BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year

The Construction Management and Surveying International Foundation Programme (IFP) at the University of Reading is a year-long course designed to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. It emphasises numeracy and communication in addition to construction-specific knowledge, preparing students for career success in the built environment sector.Course Content: The course aims to develop student’s English language competency, academic study skills, and introduces them to construction management concepts. Students will learn about UK construction methods, materials, health and safety, management issues, and surveying. Topics in mathematics and IT for business are also included to ensure students can handle the quantitative aspects of construction management.Key Modules: There are two specialist modules - 'Introduction to Construction Management' and 'Surveying'. Core modules are also integral to this course, which include 'English for Academic Purposes', 'Independent Learning', 'Numeracy 1 and 2', and 'IT for Business'.Future Careers: This course prepares students for further study in construction management and surveying undergraduate programs. These can lead to careers in construction project management, quantity surveying, building surveying, facilities management, and more. Many IFP graduates have successfully transitioned into careers within construction companies or have started their own businesses.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.