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Postgraduate study accredited by RICS

Building architecture

RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is the leading organisation of its kind in the world for professionals in property, land, construction and related environmental issues.

LSBU continues to build on its reputation as a centre of excellence in the built environment. Our courses are considered to be some of the best in London.

We offer courses at all levels in architecture, construction management and a range of surveying disciplines. Our courses reflect today's industry needs and challenge our students to be truly innovative while preparing them to excel in the workplace.

Whether you are a seasoned professional looking for a specialist masters qualification or looking to move into a new subject area, LSBU has the right course for you.

Our courses are relevant to recent graduates and practicing professionals. Select from the list below to visit our online prospectus. It will give you full details about our courses and how to apply to them.

  • BSc Hons Surveying
    The core skills that are needed to become a chartered building surveyor or quantity surveyor are studied and developed throughout this degree programme.
  • MSc/PgDip Building Surveying
    The Building Surveying programme is for those involved in the maintenance, refurbishment, alteration and extension of existing buildings, or in project management and design for public bodies, commercial organisations and professional practice firms.
  • MSc/PgDip Construction Project Management
    The focus of the course is on both practical and theoretical aspects of management in organisational and project-based contexts. You will have the opportunity to network with other ambitious and successful people within the construction and development industries.
  • MSc/PgDip Construction Project Management (Healthcare)
    Appropriate for UK and international, design and construction professionals, Trusts or companies who are involved in, or wish to be involved in, the planning, design and construction or management of development of buildings for health care delivery.
  • MSc/PgDip Planning Buildings for Health
    This course has been developed to provide you with the relevant skills to develop a high quality estate including: capital planning with business case procedures, project briefing tools for new patient pathways and buildings-in-use evaluation techniques.
  • MSc/PgDip Property Development and Planning
    The need to adapt to economic change, evolving funding mechanisms, legal developments, technological change, and political and environmental issues pose challenges for the property professional and are explored throughout.
  • MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying
    This programme is intended for non-surveying graduates who are working, or intending to work, in this area of the construction industry.
  • MSc/PgDip Real Estate
    The appraisal of commercial property for occupation, development and investment, largely in an urban context is the focus of this course. It will develop your property-related skills and knowledge together with an understanding of finance, business management and marketing in the context of the industry.
  • MA/PgDip Housing Studies
    This is a professionally-geared course which will extend your professional knowledge and ability to perform at a senior-level in the housing and housing-related professions.

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