The Department of Building Economics and the Department of Facilities Management together achieved a significant milestone with the successful reaccreditation of its Bachelor of Science Honours in Quantity Surveying and Bachelor of Science Honours in Facilities Management degree programmes by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
The RICS reaccreditation visit was conducted on 25 November 2025 by a three-member accreditation panel. The visit formed part of RICS’s rigorous quality assurance process, aimed at ensuring that accredited programmes continue to meet internationally recognised academic and professional standards.
During the visit, the panel engaged extensively with the academic community and university leadership. Meetings were held with academic staff from the Department of Building Economics and the Department of Facilities Management, alongside senior university administrators including the Vice Chancellor and the Dean of the Faculty of Architecture. These discussions focused on programme management, academic quality, strategic direction, and alignment with professional expectations. In addition, the panel met with programme leads, teaching staff, tutors, and students enrolled in both degree programmes. These interactions enabled the panel to gain first-hand insight into programme delivery, curriculum structure, teaching and learning approaches, assessment practices, and the overall student experience. To further support their evaluation, the panel reviewed a range of academic materials, including graded examination scripts, coursework, and undergraduate dissertations.
A separate discussion was held with prospective employers to assess the industry relevance of the programmes and the professional readiness of graduates. This discussion highlighted the strong alignment between programme learning outcomes and current industry needs. The visit also included a tour of the university’s teaching and learning facilities, allowing the panel to evaluate the physical and academic environment supporting student development.
Following this comprehensive review, the RICS accreditation panel recommended that both degree programmes be reaccredited for the next five-year accreditation cycle. This outcome reaffirms the academic excellence, industry relevance, and the delivery of professionally accredited education under the two degree programmes that prepares graduates for successful global careers.
