BSc Building Surveying

The BSc Building Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University is designed to enable students to graduate as fully accredited professionals with relevant industry experience. Students will acquire the necessary skills in key areas such as property refurbishment and conservation, while also gaining experience in building design, management, maintenance, and surveys throughout the lifecycle of a building.

Throughout the programme, students will work with a different category of people, from building owners and occupiers to builders, planners, lawyers and service engineers. They will develop into technically competent but practical surveyors who are capable of giving advice on subjects ranging from repair diagnosis to building design to legal representation in court.

The course is built around work experience and project tasks that simulate real working practices, giving students the knowledge and practical skills to launch their careers as building surveyors.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a publicly funded research university located in Liverpool, England. It gained university status in 1992 and was named after Sir John Moores, the founder of the Littlewoods retail chain. With over 25,000 students from more than 100 countries, LJMU offers undergraduate programmes across five key faculties. In 1975, LJMU introduced the world's first degree in sports science, and today, its School of Sports and Exercise Science is internationally recognised, ranking sixth globally according to the QS Rankings in 2024.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, explain your reasons for wanting to be at Liverpool John Moores University. Also, include any important details about your previous education. You will also need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can also include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to hold 80 UCAS tariff points obtained through qualifications such as A-Level, BTEC Extended Diploma and International Baccalaureate.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you need to get a score of 6.0 overall in the IELTS test. You must score at least 5.5 in each part of the test.
• The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests like PTE or TOEFL.

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee to study the BSc Building Surveying at Liverpool John Moores University is £18,250.

Liverpool John Moores University provides a range of undergraduate scholarships for international students. If you are self-funding your studies and classified as an international student, you will automatically be considered for a scholarship worth up to £4,000. To qualify, you must accept your offer, meet all academic requirements, and show that you have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and other costs.

Graduates of the BSc Building Surveying from Liverpool John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Building Surveyor
• Quantity Surveyor 
• Construction Manager 
• Conservation or Heritage Surveyor 
• Risk Assessment Consumer 

To apply for this course, you will need to go through UCAS or the university's portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.