Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Undergraduate

If you're keen to make a real difference and potentially be in high demand, this course could help you become a pivotal figure in protecting the past and shaping the future of the built environment.

Course option

Degree with foundation year

Year of entry

2025-26 2026-27

Location

Coventry University (Coventry)

Study mode

Full-time
Sandwich

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years full-time (study abroad or work placement)

UCAS codes

K230

Start date

September 2025

How to apply

Book an Open Day

Download a prospectus

Course overview

Embark on an exciting journey where theory meets practice, and dive into captivating subjects such as building pathology and defect analysis, building regulations and compliance, construction technology and materials, sustainable building practices, energy efficiency and green building certifications, project management and coordination with contractors and stakeholders.

Together, let's shape the world to make it a more sustainable, safer and greener space.

Rated Gold Overall

Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023

5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities

QS Stars University Ratings

Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)

QS Best Student Cities Index 2025

Why you should study this course

Distinctive and innovative features:

The course was designed in collaboration with industry experts and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a leading professional body globally.
We prioritise hands-on experience, from conducting property inspections using thermal imaging cameras, drones and laser measure, also developing essential skills in computer-aided design (CAD), Revit, report writing and client liaison, which are crucial for success in the field.
Our strong industry connections provide guest lectures, site visits, and potential pathways to internships and employment through CV and interview preparation sessions, resume workshops and networking events².
A common first year enables you to undertake multi-disciplinary learning alongside other professions, if you discover an interest in another specific subject, you could swap degrees with another course (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Offering you both work placements and study year abroad opportunities, you could explore new horizons, immerse yourself in diverse cultures and gain invaluable hands-on experience while pursuing your degree².

Accreditation and professional recognition

The course is currently accredited by the following accrediting¹ body for the 2024/25 intake:

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

This course is accredited by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) up to and including 2025, having been judged to meet the RICS Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications will have full academic exemption and can apply for the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) in order to progress to Chartered Membership. For more information visit https://www.rics.org/uk/surveying-profession/join-rics/

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Careers in the built environment

Associate Head for School of the Environment, Dave Roberts, explains what types of careers are available in the built environment and the different courses we offer including, Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons), Building Surveying BSc (Hons), Real Estate and Property Management BSc (Hons) and Construction Project Management BSc (Hons).

What you'll study

This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses

Architectural Design and Technology MSci
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)
Construction Project Management BSc (Hons)
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons)
Real Estate and Property Management BSc (Hons)

In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

Modules

Materials and Building Surveying – 20 credits

This module will introduce concepts that develop an understanding of engineering properties of construction materials including modern construction materials and structural construction materials (concrete, timber, steel, glass and masonry). We will cover the composition, manufacture, properties, durability, performance and behaviour of these materials, and the hazards and risks they may pose both during construction and subsequent operation of a structure.

Compulsory

Construction Technology and Environmental Sciences – 20 credits

The aim of this module is to introduce the principal aspects of construction technology and associated materials, as applied to low-rise buildings including the role of the construction and housing industry in achieving the United Nations (UN's) 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 17. The module content helps you to understand, apply and critically evaluate the key principals of construction processes, structures and environmental performances of low-rise buildings addressing challenges and solutions.

Compulsory

Spatial Design and Visual Communication – 20 credits

The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the design process as a circular activity that includes different aspects and stakeholders. You will practice and develop skills to critically appraise and devise a series of design activities to produce a coherent and creative portfolio of work. The module will require you to engage in collaboration between your peers and disciplines to engage effectively in a simulated professional environment. You should gain an appreciation of the collective goal of a design team, to provide a creative and sustainable solution to architectural and engineering design.

Compulsory

Professional Skills Development – 20 credits

This module is an introduction to the core knowledge and skills that define the role of different construction professionals within the building process, both in the UK and the global context. The module will focus on your understanding and appreciation of both the specifics as well as the team aspects of different professions. In this context, you will discuss project design, design economics, project management, site management, quantification, cost management, building services engineering, building surveying, as well as real estate management relevant to your specific profession, but also in the overarching context of a building project. You will be practising aspects such as, but not limited to, design development, computer aided design (CAD), measurement, condition surveys, site management and cost development, with a particular application of key skills in your chosen professional path.

Compulsory

Project and Cost Management – 20 credits

The aim of the module is to provide you with an insight into and an understanding of the concept of project management and cost management. This will include an introduction to project structure and stakeholders, managing different kind of projects, project cost appraisal and innovation in projects. Knowledge in these topics will help you to develop an understanding of the process used in your respective fields and industries, how your actions can impact on the overall cost of a project as well as promoting inclusivity, sustainability and fostering innovation.

Compulsory

Sustainable Environments – 20 credits

This module offers you a practical examination of how the UN's SDGs can be implemented and furthered within the built and natural environment. The module will introduce you to how individuals, communities and businesses within the built and natural environment could be responding to the SDGs and helping to transform the world through their impact. The module identifies how the SDGs impact your course discipline by exploring the 17 SDGs. You will also focus on the delivery and implementation of a student-led project that encompasses the most applicable SDG or a combination of SDGs, to your specific academic discipline.

Compulsory

In your second year, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:

technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledge
study skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learner
professional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your career
global awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen.

Modules

Construction Technology, Assembly and Environmental Systems – 20 credits

The aim of this module is to develop knowledge of advanced construction technology, which should in turn, enable you to understand, apply and critically evaluate the key principles of construction procedures. The emphasis will relate to the role of the construction industry in achieving the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, specifically focusing on multi-storey and commercial framed structures. You'll study pre-construction activities, substructure and superstructure, as well as the impact of the design process and legislative influences on the layout and planning of buildings.

Moreover, renewable technologies, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) and passive design, will also be considered together with the impact of energy conservation and climate change. The module will consider the building services which are installed to provide a suitable internal environment including acoustic, thermal, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and natural and artificial lighting.

Compulsory

Law for Built Environment Professionals – 20 credits

This module will introduce the general principles and concepts of law related to the built environment. In preparation for professional practice, our aim is to develop your ability to understand and apply legal principles to particular legal problems that may arise in the course of built environment activities. The module covers the English legal system, UK legislation and areas of English law relevant to built environment professionals. It includes an introduction to contract law, tort, and the relevant aspects of employment law, dispute resolution, building regulations, law of land and property, landlord and tenant law, planning law and construction health and safety legislation. The module is specifically useful to those intending to be involved in the processes of design or construction.

Compulsory

Adaptation Design and Building Pathology – 20 credits

This module introduces you to the problems and challenges associated with adapting and converting buildings from one use to another, in a particular context. It should engage you in the critical debate about the conversion of existing structures versus building new ones. You will develop creative and practical skills as a key challenge in improving the sustainability of the built environment and driving change for users, clients and industry. The focus will be on the information required for the planning, designing and administration of a building adaptation project, in line with current industry practice.

Compulsory

Building Defects Analysis – 20 credits

The module is aimed at developing a deeper understanding the construction of residential low-rise dwellings, industrial and commercial buildings during the latter part of the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, together with the likely defects which occur in such buildings. Defects relating to historical buildings will also be introduced for the building surveyor and property appraisers to appreciate the diversity of materials and construction within UK buildings.

This module brings together the practical and theoretical issues regarding the role of the building surveyor and property appraisers within the built environment. An important aspect of this will involve the further in-depth consideration of building pathology - the principles of building defects, their analysis and diagnosis, and their required remedial action.

Compulsory

Designing for the Twenty-second Century – 20 credits

In this module you will be encouraged to critically reflect on current architectural and built environment practices by considering the impact of today’s practice for the next century. You will explore past and current visions then analyse how they have fared, and what this means for future visions in the light of already predicted challenges. The focus will be on anticipating future scenarios and conceptualising solutions applied to a design brief in the broad cultural, environmental and technological context, of anticipated change and innovation. Areas which may be considered are low carbon construction, corporate social responsibility (CSR), new and proposed legislative changes, changes to contractual arrangements, productivity issues and internationalisation.

Compulsory

Sustainable Environments in Society: Developing Solutions – 20 credits

In this module, you will undertake a critical analysis of a specified location and an associated project that has been influenced by the UN's SDGs. Your analysis of the project will explore its impact, success or failure, alongside the possible solutions that will be fundamental to the positive future development of the location.

You will research, appraise, critique, develop and then communicate to a wider audience, the impact and implementation of the identified SDGs for the location/project. The focus of the review will be linked to your academic discipline within the built and natural environment, and draw upon prior learning from your previous cognate knowledge.

Compulsory

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement² can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

Modules

UK Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

International Study/Work Placement – 0 credits

This module² provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Optional

Your final study year is where your knowledge meets culmination and your aspirations become achievements.

Modules

Interdisciplinary Project – 20 credits

The aim of this module is to demonstrate your skills base through the continued development of critical, transferable study skills that are of practical benefit in the workplace and that promote and enable continued professional development. You will bring skills developed in other areas of the course into a practical project delivered as part of a group. The purpose of the project is to develop key learning skills and personal attributes that are required within the civil engineering, environmental engineering and built environment professions. These should prepare you for the professional workplace, demonstrating teamwork, project planning, critical and research evaluation, as well as technical and personal reflection.

Compulsory

Professional Practice and Contract Administration – 20 credits

The aim of the module is to develop your understanding and knowledge of the role of professional practitioners in the construction industry, and the process of contract administration used in the construction industry. The module will explore the detailed understanding of contractual provisions and administration mechanisms related to common forms of contract used in the UK. Furthermore, it also discusses professionals’ roles and responsibilities, risk and application of financial management, legal and insurance issues, and law related to running a business in the construction industry.

Compulsory

Research Dissertation – 20 credits

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop your research skills by conducting primary or secondary research focused on a specific problem relevant to your discipline. You should use different methods and research skills, gained over your previous years of study, to effectively communicate research novelties and ideas to the academic and non-academic communities. It will enable you to understand the importance of correct and critical analysis of all the factors involved in a problem, and develop your initiative as you pursue and execute the investigation, demonstrating originality and creativity.

Compulsory

Historic Buildings and Heritage Preservation – 20 credits

This module aims to examine the nature of historic buildings and monuments and the varied motives for preserving them. The module will trace the history and theory of movements to preserve historic buildings and the conflicts that have frequently surrounded restoration campaigns. The module will cover controversial issues such as ‘skin deep preservation’ and the use of substitute materials. The issue of sustainability and the relationship of historic buildings to the townscape and landscape will be explored. There will also be a large focus on recording historic assets and what type of materials and methods were used in the original construction, and how these original materials and methods can be repaired

Compulsory

Analytical Building Surveying in Practice – 20 credits

This module aims to enable you to appreciate the fundamental principles of the range of professional skills needed by a building surveyor in practice, using a project-based approach. The module will holistically combine aspects such as practical surveying skills, measurement of buildings and survey techniques, report writing to a professional standard providing preliminary guidance and advice, health and safety on site and environmental issues.

Compulsory

Comprehensive Building Surveying in Practice – 20 credits

This module will build upon the preliminary skills and information provided in the previous 'Comprehensive Building Surveying Project' module and aims to enable you to apply the fundamental principles of the range of professional skills needed by a building surveyor in practice, using a project-based scenario approach. The module will holistically combine aspects such as practical surveying skills, measurement of buildings and survey techniques, report writing to a professional standard providing professional advice and guidance, detailed design solutions, budget costs estimates, sustainability, schedules of work and a project programme, resulting in the production of a professional Feasibility Study Report.

Compulsory

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.

How you'll learn

We strive to provide you with as much real-life experience as possible and are fortunate that the city of Coventry has such a rich medieval history, offering excellent examples of many period buildings within walking distance of the university’s main campus.

The highly practical nature of the course enables you to work with staff and students on real-world problems from industry, commerce and research groups. This means that while you learn the technical content of your degree, these projects develop the professional skills required including problem analysis and design; project, task and time management; risk assessment; team work and leadership; technical report and bench assessment; troubleshooting and more.

Several staff who currently teach on the course are Chartered Building Surveyors. They can provide help and guidance in relation to the process of becoming a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), specifically in relation to your post-degree assessment of professional competence, which comprises a written submission and professional interview carried out by the RICS regional training advisor (staff are subject to change and membership of external bodies may carry additional eligibility criteria and fees).

Teaching contact hours

As a full-time undergraduate student, you will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study. This is made up of teaching contact hours, guided and independent study.

Teaching hours:

Teaching hours vary each semester, year of study and due to module selection. During your first year you can expect 15-18 teaching hours each week. You will also have the option to attend optional sessions including time with a progress coach or to meet with staff for advice and feedback. As you progress through your studies, teaching hours may reduce.

Guided and independent study:

Throughout your studies, you will be expected to spend time in guided and independent study to make up the required study hours per module. You’ll be digging deeper into topics, review what you’ve learned and complete assignments. This can be completed around your personal commitments. As you progress through your studies, you’ll spend more time in independent study.

Online learning:

As an innovative university, we use different teaching methods including online tools and emerging technologies. So, some of your teaching hours and assessments may be delivered online.

Assessment

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods may include:

coursework
reports
projects
phase tests
group work
presentations
laboratories
posters.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

International experience opportunities

Intercultural and international engagement within the education strategy is closely aligned to the global strategy and we aim to provide an expanded understanding of global issues through learning. You will have the opportunity to go on at least one part-funded field trip overseas².

Please note that bursaries may be available to assist with funding field trips. Such funding and/or bursaries will be subject to availability and meeting eligibility criteria. If you are unable to attend a trip, you will be required to undertake alternative coursework.

Please note that all international experience opportunities may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability, and meeting applicable visa and travel requirements, and are therefore not guaranteed².

Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements:

Requirement	What we're looking for
UCAS points	112
A level	BBC
GCSE	GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards.
BTEC	DMM
IB Diploma	29 points
Access to HE	The Access to HE Diploma to include 30 Level 3 credits at Merit. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

Other qualifications and experience

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, each with a unique story. We recognise a breadth of qualifications. If your qualifications differ from the above, contact our Admissions Team who will be happy to discuss your qualifications and routes into your chosen course.

Contextual offers and Fair Access Scheme

If you meet the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme, you could automatically receive a contextual offer that may be up to 24 UCAS points lower than our standard entry requirements. View the criteria for our Fair Access Scheme.

Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements:

You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page.

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international foundation course. Upon successful completion this should provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this undergraduate degree.

Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall (with at least 5.5 in each component area).

If you do not have the typical entry requirements, you may want to consider studying this course with an international foundation year. Upon successful completion our International Foundation Year - Engineering will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress onto this undergraduate degree.

If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page.

Not got the required grades? We offer this degree with an integrated foundation year.

Fees and funding

Student	Full-time	Part-time
UK, Ireland*, Channel Islands or Isle of Man	£9,535 per year	Not available
EU	£9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary £19,850 per year without EU Support Bursary	Not available
International	£19,850 per year	Not available

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement² or study abroad year, you will need to pay a tuition fee³ to cover your academic support throughout your placement year. Students commencing their professional placement in the academic year 2027/28 will pay £1,500 if they are paying UK fees, or £1,800 if they are paying international fees.

For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see The University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions.

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits an increase in tuition fees, the university may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2027/28. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.

We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. Find out what's included in your tuition costs.

The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:

Any optional overseas ﬁeld trips or visits: £400+ per trip.
Any costs associated with securing, attending or completing a placement (whether in the UK or abroad).

Other additional costs

Mandatory international field trips: Typically between £200 and £400 per trip

*Irish student fees

The rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement. If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan.

**EU Support Bursary

Following the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary.

How do you know if you need to pay UK or international tuition fees?

We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education. The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate.

If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into.

Facilities

Your studies will be centred in high-specification learning environments that benefit from extensive social learning facilities, well-appointed laboratories, industry-standard equipment, lecturing facilities and classrooms, facilitating our innovative teaching methods across a diverse suite of courses.

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Simulation Centre

Our interactive training centre includes a ‘virtual’ construction site with fully equipped site cabins and an observation deck. Here, you can take part in role-play exercises to prepare you for a range of situations in the workplace.

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Structures laboratory

The wood workshop, eight test frames and our industry-standard Instron universal test machines are ready for you to bring your theoretical learning to life. Additionally, the strong floor area features framing and ancillary measurement devices.

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Concrete and materials laboratory

Gain an in-depth understanding of material science in this extensive lab setup. Get hands-on experience using dedicated equipment for testing and analysing materials — the same equipment you’ll see in the world of work.

Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion, you should have knowledge of:

the key concepts, theories and principles used in construction, property and surveying. These will include legal principles; design, construction technology, performance of buildings; building defect identification and analysis; building adaptation; historic buildings and application of building surveying techniques
contemporary global issues facing the building surveying profession and driving change within it, for example, the sustainability/environmental agenda
professional ethics, their impact on the operation of the building surveying profession and their influence on the society; conflict avoidance/dispute resolution; communities and the stakeholders with whom they have contact
skills that promote safe working environments and safe buildings for habitation and use
select and use effectively a range of appropriate means of communication including information technology.

You should also be able to:

work effectively with others within the context of a multi-disciplinary team respecting the respective inputs from fellow professionals, client(s) and other stakeholders, and reflecting on one's own performance and role within the team
present quantitative and qualitative information, together with analysis, argument and commentary, in a form appropriate to the intended audience, including appropriate acknowledgement and referencing of sources
produce professional reports in accordance with published conventions and/or client expectations
analyse, interpolate and present information
analyse and solve construction problems of a technical and managerial nature
analyse data and information sources in construction.

Building surveying offers a rewarding and challenging career where no two days are ever likely to be the same.

You could find yourself involved in all aspects of construction and it is now one of the broadest areas of surveying practice, taking in projects from a domestic extension to a major retail development. Building surveyors offer advice on many aspects of design and construction, including maintenance, repair, refurbishment and restoration of proposed and existing buildings.

They offer quality assessments and report on defects in, or ways of improving, all kinds of buildings. As well as finding structural faults, building surveyors recommend solutions. They can advise on the feasibility of a building project, how much it might cost to carry out, or how suitable a building could be for a particular purpose.

Where our graduates work

Our graduates from similar courses have found employment in private practices, commercial organisations and local/central government, regionally, nationally and internationally. They work with companies such as Mace, Galliford Try, Balfour Beatty Plc, Lain O’ Rourke, Barrett Home Ltd, Watts Construction Ltd and BAM Construction.

Further study

Subect to meeting all the progression requirements, you could choose to continue your studies at Coventry University with the Construction Project and Cost Management MSc, Construction Project Management with BIM MSc or Sustainability and Environmental Management MSc. You may be entitled to an alumni discount on your fees if you decide to extend your time with us by progressing from undergraduate to postgraduate study

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BSc (Hons) with foundation year

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UK students

Full-time students can apply for this course through UCAS. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.

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International students

International codes:
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How to apply

For further support for international applicants applying for an undergraduate degree view our International hub.

You can also download our International mini guide for an overview of study options and why you should study with us.

Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.

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Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University.

¹Accreditations

The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.

²UK and international opportunities

Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.

³Tuition fees

The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.

If you choose to study this course with a professional placement, the University will charge the tuition fees stated above for those on a placement during Academic Year 2025/26. The University will review professional placement tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study, but such that it will be no more than 5% above inflation.

⁴Facilities

Student Contract

By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.