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Construction and surveying courses

Our construction and surveying courses set you up for a future shaping and managing the built environment. You'll learn from industry experts – including guest lecturers from major employers – and work on real-world briefs, with the opportunity to take both short and year-long work placements. As well as gaining an accredited degree or diploma, you'll develop practical, transferable skills that help you stand out in the job market and the workplace.

Why build your future in construction and surveying at Sheffield Hallam?

Champion social and sustainable practices

Develop practical, transferable skills that help you stand out in the job market and the workplace - setting you up for a future shaping and managing the built environment.

Learn from award-winning teachers and industry leaders

Be taught by experts recognised for their teaching, alongside guest speakers from industry who share insights into current practice. Our construction and surveying courses are ranked 10th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. 

Explore projects and placements beyond the classroom

Take part in field trips across the UK and Europe, and access opportunities for real-life placements with prestigious organisations - helping you build experience that’s valued by employers.

Why choose us?

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Accommodation

We guarantee to find you an affordable place to live that’s close to campus and comes with all bills included

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Employment

94% of our UK graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating (2022/23 Graduate Outcomes Survey)

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10th in the UK

Our construction, surveying and planning courses ranked 10th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026

Courses are taught by the School of Engineering and Built Environment, and cover a range of construction and property disciplines, including building and quantity surveying, construction project management and business property management.