Develop the skills to become a construction-industry professional with a Bachelor of Building Surveying at Victoria University.

This course will give you solid foundation for a wide range of professional roles in the building and construction industry. You’ll also develop skills and technical knowledge to become a specialist in:

• building and construction legislation and auditing
• inspection procedures
• building codes and regulations
• industry standards in professional practice
• building safety and design including fire safety
• sustainable construction techniques and materials.

The degree will equip you with the qualification needed to work as a registered building surveyor. Building surveyors are responsible for interpreting and enforcing the laws and regulations that control building and construction. With a current shortage of registered building surveyors, you’ll be well placed for a career in Australia’s growing construction industry.

The building industry has seen significant growth due to factors such as a rising population. Career opportunities for building surveyors have grown dramatically in recent years and are forecast to keep growing. The industry currently faces a huge challenge in addressing a shortage of registered building surveyors.

Our Bachelor of Building Surveying will ensure you are ready to work in construction, professional, scientific and technical services, or public administration and safety.

You’ll be able to operate independently as a professional in this field, while working closely with other disciplines, industry groups and development authorities.

Many surveyors enjoy the benefits of self-employment. Alternatively, you will have the opportunity to work in both the private and public sectors for employers such as:

• building proprietors
• contractors
• developers
• local, state or national government bodies
• consultancy practices.

Building and surveying have some of the highest rates of graduate employment, with 80.6% and 90.7% respectively (GradStats(external link)). Over the next five years, the number of job openings for architectural, building and surveying technicians is expected to be above average.

Salary

Architectural, building and surveying technicians in Australia earn an average of $81,536 per year