MSc

Building Surveying

Teaching & Learning

Distance learning

We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.

Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.

Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.

Overall workload

Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.

What you'll learn

Evaluate a range of domestic and non-domestic construction technologies, focusing on low-carbon buildings and the modern methods of construction that facilitate low-carbon construction.
This module will prepare you to conduct independent professional and academic research for your major project.
Gain an understanding of the function and effectiveness of legal principles in the resolution of design/construction related problems and develop the skills to apply these principles in the workplace.
This module will enable you to focus on the production of detailed design solutions and specifications. Using sustainable methods and materials, you’ll learn how to reduce the energy consumption and improve the environmental performance and internal comfort of existing buildings.
Building on your existing knowledge of construction technology, you will study the diagnosis of defects in buildings and how to remedy them. You will look at the characteristics and properties of materials and the causes of deterioration and failure, with a particular emphasis on historic buildings.
Develop the skills to direct the property life-cycle, from feasibility study to commissioning and evaluating designs, occupation and post-occupation evaluation, right through to disposal.
Carry out an in-depth research project in an area that interests you. You'll prepare a project proposal and create a finished project suitable for an academic or professional audience.
Explore the impact of environmental issues on the management of energy use in buildings, services and facilities maintenance in organisations. You will gain the skills to make informed decisions about the maintenance of buildings and services, and to develop strategies for environmental management.
Evaluate a range of domestic and non-domestic construction technologies, focusing on low-carbon buildings and the modern methods of construction that facilitate low-carbon construction.
This module will prepare you to conduct independent professional and academic research for your major project.
Gain an understanding of the function and effectiveness of legal principles in the resolution of design/construction related problems and develop the skills to apply these principles in the workplace.
This module will enable you to focus on the production of detailed design solutions and specifications. Using sustainable methods and materials, you’ll learn how to reduce the energy consumption and improve the environmental performance and internal comfort of existing buildings.
Building on your existing knowledge of construction technology, you will study the diagnosis of defects in buildings and how to remedy them. You will look at the characteristics and properties of materials and the causes of deterioration and failure, with a particular emphasis on historic buildings.
Develop the skills to direct the property life-cycle, from feasibility study to commissioning and evaluating designs, occupation and post-occupation evaluation, right through to disposal.
Carry out an in-depth research project in an area that interests you. You'll prepare a project proposal and create a finished project suitable for an academic or professional audience.
Explore the impact of environmental issues on the management of energy use in buildings, services and facilities maintenance in organisations. You will gain the skills to make informed decisions about the maintenance of buildings and services, and to develop strategies for environmental management.