BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year

The BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Programme offered by the University of Reading provides students with a thorough understanding of the quantity surveying discipline, preparing them for a professional career in the construction industry. The course delivers an integrated mix of technical, professional and core skills, progressing from foundational concepts to the application of sophisticated techniques used in modern construction projects. Course Content: The four-year course begins with the International Foundation Programme, focusing on developing English language proficiency and academic skills. Students learn about Mathematics applied in Science and Technology, and the academic skills needed to undertake full degree-level study in future years. From the second year, the student will then study core Quantity and Building Surveying topics like Construction Technology, Law for Construction, Surveying and Architectural Design. Key Modules: Key modules in this course include Introduction to Building Surveying, Surveying and Measurement, Building Technology, Economics of the Built Environment and Building Law and Contract.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, and by the Quantity Surveyors International ensuring the relevance and currency of the course content and offering a pathway to gaining chartered status.Future Careers: Graduates from this course can expect to find employment in a wide range of quantity surveying roles in the international construction industry. The university also supports students in preparing for their future careers by offering guidance in CV preparation and interview skills. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.