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We are in the process of finalising our postgraduate taught courses for 2026/27 entry. In the meantime, you can view our 2025/26 courses.
With BSc Building Surveying you will analyse building performance and material lifecycles to establish the cause and effect of building defects.
We're one of the UK's top-ranking universities for teaching and research in the built environment:
This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in building surveying. You will benefit from the Department's strong links with industry and the surveying profession.
Additionally, the degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of courses accredited by CIOB and RICS satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB and RICS).
As with all of our surveying and construction courses, the programme structure provides an opportunity to explore a range of construction-related disciplines prior to specialising in the final year. You will be able to transfer onto other courses, such as BSc Quantity Surveying or BSc Construction Management, at the end of your second year if you wish to do so. A particular emphasis is placed on transferable skills and 桃色视频 graduates are renowned for rapid progression to senior positions within professional firms.
100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning) and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning). Many members of staff within the School are active in research and consultancy. This ensures that the course reflects not only the very best of current practice, but also the latest developments in areas such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainability.
Your first two years are designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the disciplines which underpin construction management and the surveying professions. This will include subjects such as economics, law, professional practice and building technology. Recurring themes throughout the course include the application of digital technologies, extending from working with hand-held tablets to the use of aerial drones for roof surveys. There is an especially strong focus on project work and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects have included a school in the Gambia and another in Malawi. Furthermore, we place a strong focus on employability and you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals throughout the course.
You will also be encouraged to take up a placement over the summer between your second and final years, for which you will gain credits which contribute towards your degree. Additionally, there is an option to spend a year in industry, in the UK or abroad. (Placements and study abroad opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility guidelines).
The final year of the BSc Building Surveying course is designed to develop the technical and practical skills needed for the inspection and analysis of buildings. You will also complete a dissertation on a research topic of your choice and a building surveying project, in which you will survey a building in need of repair and refurbishment and will produce a viable recommendation of proposed work for a client. Additionally you can explore areas of interest through optional modules on subjects such as green innovation, historic built environments, construction contract law, and modern languages.
Between your second and final year you can carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting a year or a shorter period. This experience not only provides you with an insight into industry, but is also a valuable opportunity to get to know a range of industry professionals.
Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and sometimes take place abroad in locations such as the USA, the Far East or the Caribbean. Firms offering places to our students in the past include Deloitte, Faithful and Gould, Lambert Smith Hampton, Rider Levett Bucknall, and Savills.
You will be given advice and support in finding the ideal placement, writing a CV and interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer (Placements and study abroad opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility guidelines).
As part of the cohort joining the BSc Building Surveying course in 2026, you will have the opportunity to secure an annual £1,000 scholarship for each of the three years of the undergraduate degree (subject to conditions).
For more information, please visit the School of Construction Management and Engineering's website.
The Reading University Construction Society (RUCS) is our social and cultural hub. It runs an exciting range of events where you’ll have opportunities to build professional relationships as well as friendships.
Leading employers and professional institutions attend many of the Society’s events to give talks and meet students, allowing you to increase your employability and knowledge as well as empowering you to build a personal network of contacts.
A number of industry leaders are corporate members of RUCS, including Turner & Townsend, Malcolm Hollis, and Alinea.
With BSc Building Surveying you will analyse building performance and material lifecycles to establish the cause and effect of building defects.
We're one of the UK's top-ranking universities for teaching and research in the built environment:
This course is designed to prepare you for a successful career in building surveying. You will benefit from the Department's strong links with industry and the surveying profession.
Additionally, the degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. (Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Successful completion of courses accredited by CIOB and RICS satisfies the academic requirements for membership of CIOB and RICS).
As with all of our surveying and construction courses, the programme structure provides an opportunity to explore a range of construction-related disciplines prior to specialising in the final year. You will be able to transfer onto other courses, such as BSc Quantity Surveying or BSc Construction Management, at the end of your second year if you wish to do so. A particular emphasis is placed on transferable skills and 桃色视频 graduates are renowned for rapid progression to senior positions within professional firms.
100% of our research is of international standing (REF 2021, combining 4*, 3* and 2* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning) and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Architecture, Built Environment and Planning). Many members of staff within the School are active in research and consultancy. This ensures that the course reflects not only the very best of current practice, but also the latest developments in areas such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and sustainability.
Your first two years are designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the disciplines which underpin construction management and the surveying professions. This will include subjects such as economics, law, professional practice and building technology. Recurring themes throughout the course include the application of digital technologies, extending from working with hand-held tablets to the use of aerial drones for roof surveys. There is an especially strong focus on project work and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects have included a school in the Gambia and another in Malawi. Furthermore, we place a strong focus on employability and you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals throughout the course.
You will also be encouraged to take up a placement over the summer between your second and final years, for which you will gain credits which contribute towards your degree. Additionally, there is an option to spend a year in industry, in the UK or abroad. (Placements and study abroad opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility guidelines).
The final year of the BSc Building Surveying course is designed to develop the technical and practical skills needed for the inspection and analysis of buildings. You will also complete a dissertation on a research topic of your choice and a building surveying project, in which you will survey a building in need of repair and refurbishment and will produce a viable recommendation of proposed work for a client. Additionally you can explore areas of interest through optional modules on subjects such as green innovation, historic built environments, construction contract law, and modern languages.
Between your second and final year you can carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting a year or a shorter period. This experience not only provides you with an insight into industry, but is also a valuable opportunity to get to know a range of industry professionals.
Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and sometimes take place abroad in locations such as the USA, the Far East or the Caribbean. Firms offering places to our students in the past include Deloitte, Faithful and Gould, Lambert Smith Hampton, Rider Levett Bucknall, and Savills.
You will be given advice and support in finding the ideal placement, writing a CV and interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer (Placements and study abroad opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility guidelines).
As part of the cohort joining the BSc Building Surveying course in 2026, you will have the opportunity to secure an annual £1,000 scholarship for each of the three years of the undergraduate degree (subject to conditions).
For more information, please visit the School of Construction Management and Engineering's website.
The Reading University Construction Society (RUCS) is our social and cultural hub. It runs an exciting range of events where you’ll have opportunities to build professional relationships as well as friendships.
Leading employers and professional institutions attend many of the Society’s events to give talks and meet students, allowing you to increase your employability and knowledge as well as empowering you to build a personal network of contacts.
A number of industry leaders are corporate members of RUCS, including Turner & Townsend, Malcolm Hollis, and Alinea.
Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.
Our typical offers are expressed in terms of A level, BTEC and International Baccalaureate requirements. However, we also accept many other qualifications.
BBB
30 points overall
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.
DDM
IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5
For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.
For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.
If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the 桃色视频’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.
If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.
| Code | Module | Convenor |
|---|---|---|
| CE1CCS | Construction Science | DR Mehdi Shahrestani |
| CE1CCT | Construction Technology | PROF Tabarak Ballal |
| CE1CES | Empirical Studies | DR Mate Janos Lorincz |
| CE1CIC2 | Information and Communication | DR Ruth Dowsett |
| CE1CMP | Principles of Management | DR Amna Shibeika |
| CE1CPR | Projects | DR Amna Shibeika |
| CE1CSE | Construction Site Engineering | DR Mate Janos Lorincz |
| EC100 | Introduction to Economics | DR Kiran Karrouchi |
| LW1A05 | General Introduction to Law | MS Sharon Sinclair-Graham |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they鈥檙e informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
| Code | Module | Convenor |
|---|---|---|
| CE2BES1 | Building Environment Systems | DR Rory Jones |
| CE2CBP | Building Pathology | MR Adrian Tagg |
| CE2CBT1 | Building Technology | DR Alba Fuertes Casals |
| CE2CCE | Construction Economics | DR Martin Green |
| CE2CCL2 | Construction Contract Law | DR Ronan Champion |
| CE2CMB | Management in the Built Environment | DR Shabnam Kabiri |
| CE2CPR | Projects | PROF Tabarak Ballal |
| CE2CPT | Construction Procurement | PROFESSOR Irem Dikmen |
| CE2CRS | Research Skills | DR Ian Ewart |
| CE2CSL | Construction Statutory Law | DR Ronan Champion |
| CE2QCT | Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off | DR Upeksha Madanayake |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they鈥檙e informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
| Code | Module | Convenor |
|---|---|---|
| CE3CBP | Building Surveying Projects | MR Adrian Tagg |
| CE3CCD | Dissertation | DR Michael Peters |
| CE3CSP | Commercial Surveying Practices and Advanced Building Pathology | MR Adrian Tagg |
| Code | Module | Convenor |
|---|---|---|
| CE3CBM | Business Organisation and Management | PROFESSOR Irem Dikmen |
| CE3CCM | Construction Contract Management | DR Ronan Champion |
| CE3CCX | Career Development | MR Adrian Tagg |
| CE3CDT | Digital Technology Use in Construction | DR Dragana Nikolic |
| CE3CHS | Health and Safety Management and Culture in Construction | DR Dylan Tutt |
| CE3CIC | International Construction | PROF Roger Flanagan |
| CE3CIE | Inclusive Environments | MR Adrian Tagg |
| CE3CLP | Construction Live Project | DR Timothy Lees |
| CE3CME | Management of Construction Projects | PROF Martin Guy Sexton |
| CE3CQC | Quantification & Costing | DR Upeksha Madanayake |
| CE3CS1 | Sustainability | DR Eugene Mohareb |
| CE3EMA | Environmental Management and Assessment | PROF Jacopo Torriti |
| CE3GIC | Green Innovation in Construction | DR Shu-Ling Lu |
| CE3HBE | Historic Built Environment | MR Henry Russell |
| CE3HRM | Human Resource Management in Construction | DR Florence Phua |
These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they鈥檙e informed by the latest research and teaching methods.
New UK/Republic of Ireland students: the 桃色视频 will charge undergraduate home tuition fees at the upper limit as set by the UK government for the relevant academic year. The fee cap for 2026/27 hasn't been confirmed yet. Please check the fees and funding webpage for the latest information. The annual fee for 2025/26 is £9,535.
New international students: £30,650 for 2026/27. The International tuition fee is subject to annual increases changes in subsequent years of study as set out in your student contract. For more details, please visit our Fees for International Students page.
To find out more about how the 桃色视频 sets its tuition fees, see our fees and funding pages.
Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.
You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.
After graduation you will be well-placed to move into either consultancy or contracting. The vast majority of our graduates move into careers in building surveying, although some choose to move into other roles within or related to construction such as quantity surveying, project management or estate management. Alternatively, you can choose to move on to postgraduate study.
Past BSc Building Surveying graduates at Reading have gone on to work for employers such as:
(Based on HESA data © HESA 2020 - 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017/18 - 2021/22; includes BSc Building Surveying responders).
Overall, 98% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 97% are in graduate-level roles (Based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2024, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22; includes first degree Construction Management and Engineering responders).
