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Building Surveying

Birmingham City University
Information last verified April 2026
Tuition GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 13 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Birmingham, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Building Surveying at Birmingham City University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 13 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Building Surveying programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 13 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Building Surveying programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Commercial Surveys and Inspection
  2. Facilities Management (Soft)
  3. BIM for the Built Environment
  4. Development Project
  5. Facilities Management (Hard)
  6. Professional Practice
  7. Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Students are required to have a 2:1 in a construction related degree.\xc2\xa0
  • Students with a non cognate degree will be considered if you have relevant work experience.
  • Students accepted with a non cognate degree will have to successfully complete the pre course module.\xc2\xa0

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Birmingham City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

BCU is a modern, career-focused university with strong links to industry and professional practice. It is generally regarded as a teaching-oriented institution rather than a research-intensive...

University Profile
  • Start Date Jan, 2027
  • Language English
  • Duration 13 months