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What can I do with a Built Environment degree?

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If you are interested in creating and transforming places for communities and businesses to thrive, as well as shaping the future, an exciting career in the Built Environment could be for you. Our range of Built Environment degrees offer numerous opportunities to design, deliver and manage environments.

Here are some of the career paths you could take with aÌýbuilt environment degree. Ìý

Architectural TechnologyÌý

Architectural Technologists are the science behind the design of a building or structure, ensuring a building is designed for its use and performance.ÌýOnce you graduate, you can work as an Architectural Technologist where you'd work closely with architects and other building professionals to create concepts and technical designs to create sustainable and inclusive buildings and environments which are fit for purpose.ÌýBSc (Hons) Architectural TechnologyÌýisÌýaccredited by the CIAT and CIOB.ÌýÌý

Construction ManagementÌý

Efficient and organised? Construction ManagersÌýeffectively manageÌýtheÌýwork-loadÌýof building projects, ensuring they are finished in line with the client’s requirements, on budget and on time. You’ll plan budgets and schedules and liaise with subcontractors and building owners to ensure smooth delivery. Working on site, you’ll supervise and direct site managers to ensure that quality, safety and cost standards are met throughout. BSc (Hons) Construction ManagementÌýis accredited by CIOB and RICS.ÌýÌý

Quantity SurveyingÌý

The accountants of the built environment, Quantity Surveyors manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects. They seek to minimise costs while also enhancing value for money and longevity inÌýstructures.ÌýBSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying is accredited by CIOB and RICSÌýand has been designed toÌýteach you to manage all costs from initial calculations to final figures. OurÌýgraduates have progressed into roles at companies likeÌýGleeds, Interserve and JohnÌýMurraryÌý& Sons Ltd as Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Commercial Managers. Ìý

Real EstateÌý

As a real estateÌýprofessional, you’llÌýdevelop an eye forÌýseeingÌýpotential in land and property as a financial asset. You’llÌýdeal with the management, purchase, sale or leasing of land and property, as well as valuing and surveyingÌýthese assets.ÌýBSc (Hons) Real EstateÌýis accredited by the RICS andÌýwill prepare you to work inÌýthisÌýexciting, dynamic industryÌýasÌýa real estate investor, residential or commercial appraiser or even a property manager. Our students have secured jobs with companies like IP Global, Lambert Smith Hampton and CBRE.Ìý

Built Environment Courses

Create something lasting and help shape the environment for future generations.