OVERVIEW
Do you want to make an impact on the growth of the worlds cities and the development of urban areas? Do you have an interest in both the property and construction industries? If the answer is yes, then a career in building surveying could be the perfect career for you. Building surveying is a growing, international, professional discipline dealing with the inspection, maintenance and refurbishment of existing buildings. Building surveyors also advise clients about sustainable design, planning and conservation, with clients ranging from homeowners to commercial and industrial companies.
This is an industry-recognised qualification that provides you with the academic preparation you need for a career as a chartered surveyor. It is a fully supported online programme with great flexibility to earn while you learn, giving you the ability to study anywhere in the world.
ABOUT YOUR PROGRAMME
This programme will give you an informed view of the key areas of knowledge required to prepare you for a career in building surveying. It covers the core technical disciplines of the building surveying specialism and their role within the wider context of built environment professional disciplines.
This conversion MSc Building Surveying programme enables graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate to obtain an RICS/CIOB/CABE/HKICM accredited degree, giving access to professional membership. The programme benefits from a range of contemporary, well-supported teaching and learning techniques, including practical project work to improve your career prospects in the public and commercial sectors throughout the UK and overseas.
STUDY METHODS
Studying online means taking control of when and where you study so you can study at your own pace, no matter where you are in the world. It means being able to balance your home and work life with your education so you can earn while you learn.
When you study at UCEM, youll be using our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a specialised resource which provides you with everything you need to keep on top of your studies and succeed.
Youll be guided through your learning with weekly study schedules and course guides, which you can adapt to suit your needs, pace and lifestyle. Studying online doesnt mean studying alone as youll be fully supported by tutors and a community of students throughout your journey.
THE ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Your learning experience with UCEM will be fully supported through a range of activities on our VLE. Youll also have access to UCEMs valuable and comprehensive e-library service, providing you with a wealth of subject-specific materials to support you throughout your studies.
YOUR CAREER
This professionally accredited degree is recognised worldwide, leading to employment opportunities across the globe. It will equip you with the essential subject knowledge, postgraduate skills and expertise to enable you to progress to chartered status as a building surveyor and work within the building surveying areas of practice in the built environment. Youll also have opportunities to work in an international environment.
11/08/2025
Start date
September 2025
Online learning
University College of Estate Management,
Horizons,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG1 4BS, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
10/02/2025
Start date
March 2025
Online learning
University College of Estate Management,
Horizons,
Reading,
Berkshire,
RG1 4BS, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England
Standard Entry Academic requirement: A Bachelors degree with honours at lower second standard (2:2) or equivalent. Alternative entry Academic requirement: A Bachelors degree or equivalent plus experience in a relevant field Or A level 5 qualification as defined by the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications for England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ) plus five years relevant experience Or A professional qualification plus five years relevant experience.
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. In addition to the programme entry requirements listed above, all applicants will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
You should have:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.