University resources

If the university lifestyle appeals to you and you want to study a subject leading to a fast-paced, high-tech career, then a surveying-related degree could be ideal for you.

With hundreds of RICS-accredited degree courses covering land, property and construction available at UK universities, there's a surveying course suited for you – no matter where you want to study or what your career ambitions are.

But what is an RICS-accredited degree? Whether you’re looking to study for a master’s in quantity surveying, take a building surveying degree or gain chartered surveyor status, the RICS works in partnership with universities to ensure that each course is accredited to the professional industry standards. This means that successful completion of an accredited RICS degree will be recognised by employers as a benchmark of quality.

Surveying at university: a variety of options

Whether a full-time, part-time, online or distance-learning degree suits you best, courses are hugely varied and cover many subjects.

Some examples of surveying-related university courses include:

environment and sustainable development
real estate management
building surveying
geospatial science
commercial property
construction management
spatial planning

city planning and design
urban studies
architectural technology
city and regional planning
property investment
management consultancy.

Some examples of particular surveying modules include:

design principles and surveying skills
law: pre-and post-contract procedures
residential construction, refurbishment and maintenance
commercial and industrial technology
science and materials
building pathology
defect and structural appraisal.

RICS accredited university degrees

There are over 500 RICS-accredited courses in the UK across surveying, construction, civil engineering, and building engineering.

If you don’t already have a surveying degree, you can take an accredited postgraduate conversion such as an MSc. Completing an RICS-accredited degree allows you to progress to the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), leading to chartered status (MRICS) upon successful completion.

A surveying degree equips you to design smart solutions for the built environment, including actions to tackle climate change, and building sustainable cities. You’ll explore global challenges like urbanisation and material shortages and learn to solve modern, real-world problems.

Popular undergraduate courses include:

BA (Hons) Planning and Property Development
BA/BSc Construction Management
BSc Building Technology
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
BSc Environmental Management and Technology

Already have a degree? A master’s in surveying opens the door to a global, high-demand career with strong earning potential. Most courses accept graduates from any subject, with some flexibility for relevant experience.

Common postgraduate options:

MSc Real Estate Management and Valuation
MSc Facilities and Maintenance Management
MBA Construction and Project Management
MSc Environmental Science and Management
MSc Quantity Surveying

You can search and view a full range of RICS-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees on RICS Courses.

University student guide

RICS University Student Guide (PDF 3.65MB)

Published date: 19 August 2026

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