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BSc Building Surveying

London South Bank University

Institution
London South Bank University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Building Surveying
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
4596A
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 81%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 60%
  • Academic support: 63%
  • Organisation and management: 54%
  • Learning resources: 56%
  • Student voice: 44%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 30%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 3%
  • London: 71%
  • South East: 15%
  • South West: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 40%
  • A degree: 20%
  • Other HE qualification: 40%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Building.

What do graduates of BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University?

81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University?

The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.

Is BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership.

Does BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Building Surveying at London South Bank University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.