What matters to built environment students

The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) reveal that the overall satisfaction levels with built environment courses are on average lower than that of other subjects (Higher Education Academy 2012). However as a largely vocational discipline it is recognised within the sector that built environment courses have issues and demands upon them that may differ from more purely academic subjects. This research aims to explore the reasons for this lower level of satisfaction and to identify areas where improvements in built environment courses could enhance the student experience.