Taking your building surveying degree at the University of West London puts you close to the heart of the fast-paced London property market. Not only does this provide you with networking opportunities, it can also help you to gain insights into contemporary issues affecting the property and construction industries.

You will learn to appreciate the complex nature of the built environment and the many professions that contribute to it, and gain an understanding of diverse topics, from project management principles to law and legislation.

The course will cover contemporary issues, such as sustainable technology and principles, as well as core skills in the observation and analysis of structures.

During your studies you will examine:

• project management principles regarding process
• law
• procurement and tendering
• contracting
• business and finance
• building technologies and regulation.

Importantly, you will also develop transferable skills in dispute resolution, teamwork, communication, and presentation.

These skills are valuable assets for a number of roles within the construction industry. We use different assessment methods to suit a variety of learning styles and help you get the most from your studies.

These include both theory-based and practical assessments, including:

• written assignments
• design projects
• individual and group presentations
• case studies
• time-controlled examinations.

There are a number of areas in the construction industry in which you might seek employment once you graduate. You could go on to work as a:

• building surveyor
• property development manager
• property operations manager.