Building Surveying

Building surveying is the professional discipline that assesses the physical condition, performance, and value of buildings, manages their repair and maintenance, and advises on the technical aspects of buying, selling, and developing property. Building surveyors need to understand how buildings are constructed, how they deteriorate, what goes wrong with them, and how defects can be diagnosed and remedied, alongside the contractual, legal, and management dimensions of professional practice. The discipline sits at the heart of the built environment professions and is one of the most direct routes to Chartered Surveyor status.

At Anglia Ruskin University, this four-year full-time degree develops your skills in building inspection and analysis, teaching you how to evaluate the design, specification, and performance of buildings and to use industry-standard equipment to recognise and tackle defects and identify technical problems in construction. You will develop your understanding of construction technology, building pathology, project management, contract administration, and the legal frameworks that govern property and construction alongside the professional competence needed for a career in building surveying. ARU's Cambridge campus provides access to a region with active development and a diverse building stock.

Building surveying graduates are well placed for professional careers in the property and construction sectors. Many work towards Chartered Building Surveyor status with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which provides a well-defined pathway into professional practice. Roles in residential and commercial surveying, project management, property maintenance, dilapidations, and expert witness work are all accessible from this foundation.

Many graduates work in private practice, for local authorities, housing associations, or property management companies. For those who want to continue their studies, postgraduate programmes in building surveying, quantity surveying, or construction project management are natural next steps. The typical entry tariff is 104 points.