
Course Overview
Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the MSc Building Surveying provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in architecture and the built environment. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Building surveyors are advisors for the property and construction industry, advising clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings. This degree focuses on the key areas of a building surveyor's work: building performance, regulatory compliance, specification, supervision and management of construction works and building pathology. These areas encompass a range of activities including surveys, inspections, evaluations and the maintenance and the remediation of defects. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements UK students Academic entry requirements: 2.2 honours degree in a subject unrelated, or partially related, to real estate and construction.This is a conversion course, therefore a bachelor's degree in Building Surveying is unsuitable.We specify these minimum entry requirements, but we will assess you individually on your ability to benefit from the course. We sometimes offer places on the basis of non-standard entry qualifications, and industrial or professional experience. Add |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,650
per year
Home Student Fee
£6,325
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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About Nottingham Trent University
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