Course Overview

Whether you’re looking for a route into construction or you want to become a chartered surveyor, this Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited course will prepare you to progress to chartered building surveyor status.

As part of your course, you'll:

Gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that supports your role as a building surveyor in protecting, maintaining, and refurbishing both modern and historic buildings

Study building pathology, construction law, and the technology behind building refurbishment

Develop a theoretical appreciation and practical skills to repurpose existing buildings and efficiently maintain them once they’ve been renovated

Ideal if you are working in the construction industry, this online course will allow you to fit your studies around your work and home commitments. You’ll be able to access our Virtual Learning Environment in your own time and also benefit from the same support our onsite students receive.

This course is all about interactive learning, so you’ll have the opportunity to share your experiences with your tutors and fellow students through group discussions. In this collaborative environment, you’ll be exposed to new issues and ideas, giving you the ability to bring different solutions to your workplace.

Expert practitioners

The teaching team includes professional building surveyors with specialist knowledge, so you’ll have access to expert advice on a range of disciplines, from building pathology to thermal performance and insulation.

Industry links

Our relationship with external professionals will feed into your learning and you’ll be able to attend guest lectures here at Leeds Beckett. Previous speakers have included Bryan Hindle, a preservation expert who specializes in timber and damp, and surveyors from firms Eddisons and EC Harris.

General Eligibility

Applicants should either have at least a second-class honors degree in a cognate subject, at least a second-class honors degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment.

All applicants should be in relevant employment at the point of commencing the course.

Please note, this course is not suitable for applicants with a first degree in Building Surveying that is accredited by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.