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International/EU: £17,205 for the course
Course summary
- Learn key skills for a range of professional building surveying roles.
- Develop your practical and theoretical knowledge of the challenges that affect human-made environments.
- Study law, economics and specialist topics such as building pathology, heritage & conservation and design & specification.
You’ll study on a well-regarded course with strong graduate prospects. One of our former MSc students was chosen as the RICS Young Surveyor of the Year Award (Residential) for 2020. Accredited by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building, this course is mapped to the Building Surveying pathway to RICS membership. It also offers a route to the Residential Surveying and Building Control pathways.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Graduate view
'This course provided a launch pad from which I was able to attain RICS and CIOB Chartership. I have since gone on to achieve my goal in becoming an independent building surveyor.'
John Allen, MSc Building Surveying, 2014 graduate
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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course includes laboratory work, such as the preparation of traditional lath and plaster walls. You’ll also work on projects which rely on data collection and analysis, cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills, team working and the development of new areas of expertise.
You learn through
- site visits
- laboratory work
- assessment
- field trips
- an international project
Course leaders and tutors
Richard Kebell
Senior Lecturer In Building SurveyingRichard is a Chartered Building Surveyor and has been a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 1990. He spent 18 years from 1989 a … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
Due to its fast-track delivery, this course doesn’t include a work placement. However, the department and careers service provide information on numerous potential employers – some offer short-term work experience and most offer graduate employment.
Field trips
The course makes use of both university and privately-owned buildings for site visits and assessment. This includes an 18th century terraced house which has been converted into a teaching space.
Cross-disciplinary projects are drawn together within an integrative field trip – culminating in an international project in an overseas city.
Networking opportunities
You’ll be able to engage with sector-specific employers at a range of networking events – including the Natural and Built Environment Employers Fair, which takes place in the autumn. The department also takes part in the Property Training Forum, which coordinates recruitment rounds, provides valuable input in terms of developing students, and seeks to improve career prospects.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- commercial building surveying
- residential building surveying
- property development
- building control / fire safety
- heritage and conservation
- loss adjusting
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Faithful and Gould
- Malcolm Hollis
- Turner and Townsend
- Rider Levett Bucknall
- Lambert Smith Hampton
- The National Trust
- South Yorkshire Fire Service
- various local authorities
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
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Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- university-owned property, including a Georgian terraced house adapted for inspection purposes
- the latest high-tech non-destructive testing equipment, such as flexible endoscopes, borescopes and thermal imaging cameras for detecting heat loss
- software packages, relevant specialist packages and online resources – such as the Building Cost Information Service, a key RICS resource for costing projects in construction, redevelopment and refurbishment appraisals
Learn more about your department
Natural and Built Environment Facilities Tour
Take a look around the natural and built environment facilities at Sheffield Hallam University with lecturer Camila Bassi.
Entry requirements
All students
Minimum 2:2 degree or equivalent in any discipline.
We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet the exact academic entry requirements but have significant relevant experience, on application you will be referred to our course leader, who will evaluate your experience, this may involve an informal conversation either in person or by other media.
If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 overall score with a minimum of 5.5 in all other skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Building Surveying Legal And Commercial Studies | Credits: 30 |
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| Module: Economics And The Built Environment | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Sustainable Building Technology | Credits: 15 |
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Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied International Project | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Applied Research Methods And Dissertation | Credits: 45 |
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| Module: Evaluating Building Condition | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Property Law & Professional Context | Credits: 15 |
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| Module: Sustainable Development And Refurbishment | Credits: 30 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time. Our tuition fee for UK students starting part-time study in 2024/25 are: Year 1: £3,440 Year 2: £6,875.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
This course is not eligible for full-time Student visa sponsorship. International/EU students may apply for part-time Student visa sponsorship on an individual basis. Please contact Admissions for further advice. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting part-time study in 2024/25 are: Year 1: £5,735 Year 2: £11.470
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
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