Your guide to the 14 types of surveyor

Surveying is a broad term that applies to a variety of different professions in the built environment. Here are 14 you need to know. It's easy to be overwhelmed by…

What can you do with an urban planning degree?

If you're looking to study urban planning, here are the various different pathways and career routes you can take once you graduate. Urban planning is one of the most important…

Why start a career in urban planning?

Urban planning is one of the most rewarding and diverse professions in the built environment. Here are several reasons why it may be the ideal career for you. Urban planning…

Building safety isn’t just regulation – here are 7 exciting careers to consider

If you think a career in building safety is just about regulation and compliance, think again. Here are several opportunities in this exciting and growing area. The last few years…

8 exciting career paths in the built environment

The built environment is an exciting sector full of opportunities in a wide range of areas. Here are a handful of examples. When you think of the built environment, you’d…

7 skills all architectural technologists need

If you're interested in a career in Architectural Technology, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Architectural technologists are the built environment professionals that…

What skills does an Urban Planner need?

If you're interested in a career in Urban Planning, here are 7 key skills that can help you succeed in this field. Urban planning is an industry in need of…

7 reasons to start a career in the built environment

There’s never been a better time to launch a career in the built environment. Here’s why. The built environment is one of the largest and most significant sectors in the…

Built environment careers and the advantages of a vocational degree

Pursuing a built environment career? A vocational degree can give you the right combination of hands-on experience and qualifications. When you’re pursuing a career in the built environment, the right…
The flexibility of an online degree: balancing work and education with UCEM

The flexibility of an online degree: balancing work and education with UCEM

Ruth Kyamuwendo is an assistant quantity surveyor, studying part-time at UCEM while pursuing her career in construction. An international student working towards her master’s degree, she chose online learning as…
How to afford your degree: 6 ways to make your money go further

How to afford your degree: 6 ways to make your money go further

Looking to save on cost without sacrificing quality? Here are 6 ways choosing to study with UCEM can make your money go further. As if the university experience wasn’t expensive…

Built environment careers: top trends driving the construction sector during uncertain times

With the right training, a career in the built environment not only gives you the opportunity to transform the world around you, but it could also help you to thrive…