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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1261

Building Surveying (Top-Up)

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (Top-Up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Looking to become a Building Surveyor? This is a final year (final 2 years if studied part time) top-up course with the purpose of taking partially qualified and trained individuals from related backgrounds and developing in them the core competencies of the Building Surveying profession, preparing them to pursue a journey to full professional chartership. Much of the learning will be hands-on, engaging in survey work using a range of equipment and understanding what it means to be a professional Building Surveyor. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £42,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Building Pathology and Defects
Survey Methodology and Instrumentation
Building Conservation and Adaptation
Construction Technology and Materials
Professional Practice and Ethics
Building Regulations and Legal Framework
Risk Management and Sustainability
Structural Analysis and Remediation
UCAS Code:1261
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£18,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,500£32,000
3 years£21,000£29,500£35,000
5 years£28,000£36,500£47,500

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH13-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
100%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Building Surveying (Top-Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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