Building Surveying
Building surveying is the profession responsible for the inspection, assessment, maintenance and refurbishment of the built environment, ensuring that buildings function safely, legally and effectively throughout their working lives. Building surveyors work across the construction and property sectors, advising on everything from defect diagnosis and renovation planning to contract administration, compliance with building regulations and the environmental performance of existing stock. At Wrexham University, this part-time programme includes a foundation year, making it accessible to students who need to develop their foundational knowledge of construction, materials and the built environment before progressing to the full degree curriculum.
In the first year, you will be introduced to the range of considerations that inform professional practice in building surveying, including the aesthetic, functional, legal and environmental factors that govern how buildings are measured, assessed and improved. As you progress through the programme, you will develop expertise in pathology and defect diagnosis, specification writing, project management, contract law, valuation and the regulatory framework that governs construction and property in the UK. The part-time mode allows you to combine your studies with employment in the construction or property sector, building professional experience alongside academic understanding.
Graduates are eligible to work towards chartered surveyor status through the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the principal professional body for the discipline. Career paths include roles in private practice, local authorities, housing associations, construction companies and property management firms. Building surveyors are consistently in demand because the existing built stock in the UK requires continuous maintenance, adaptation and improvement, and the profession sits at the intersection of technical knowledge, legal competence and client-facing advisory work.