Program Overview

Introduction to BSc Construction Management and Surveying

The BSc Construction Management and Surveying program at the University of Reading is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of technical and managerial issues within the construction sector. This program opens up a wide range of alternative career paths and emphasizes sustainability, from the materials used to the management of projects.

Why Choose BSc Construction Management and Surveying at Reading?

The University of Reading is one of the UK's top-ranking universities for teaching and research in the built environment. It has been ranked:

• 1st for Architecture, Building and Planning in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026
• 2nd for Building in the Complete University Guide 2026
• 4th for Building in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
• 99% of students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025)

Flexible Course Options

The program structure provides an opportunity to explore a range of construction-related disciplines prior to specializing in the final year. Students can transfer onto other programs, such as BSc Quantity Surveying, at the end of their second year if they wish to do so.

Placements

The university's successful placement scheme establishes a balance between outstanding academic achievements and relevant industrial experience. Between the second and final year, students have the option to carry out a paid industrial training placement, which can vary from four to sixteen weeks.

Scholarships

As part of the cohort joining the BSc Construction Management and Surveying course in 2026, students will have the opportunity to secure an annual Ł1,000 scholarship for each of the three years of the undergraduate degree (subject to conditions).

Learning

The first two years are designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the disciplines that underpin construction management and the surveying professions. This includes subjects such as economics, law, and building technology, with a strong focus on project work and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Entry Requirements

• A Level: BBB
• International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall
• Extended Project Qualification: In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study
• BTEC National Diploma: DDM
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

Structure

The program is divided into three years, with compulsory and optional modules.

Compulsory Modules

Year 1

• Construction Science
• Information and Communication
• Construction Technology
• Introduction to Economics and Law
• Empirical Studies and Site Engineering
• Introduction to Management and Projects

Year 2

• Management of Construction Projects 1
• Building Environment Systems and Technology
• Projects and Digitalisation
• Construction Procurement and Contract Law
• Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking Off
• Building Pathology and Surveying Practice

Year 3

• Built Environment Management Project
• Research Skills and Dissertation
• Management of Construction Projects 2
• Quantification and Costing: Buildings and Civil Works
• Commercial Surveying Practices and Advanced Building Pathology

Optional Modules

• Digital Technology Use in Construction
• Construction Contract Management
• Inclusive Environments
• Human Resource and Health and Safety Management
• Construction Year in Industry
• Environmental Management and Assessment
• Sustainable Built Environments
• Green Innovation in Construction

Fees

• New UK/Republic of Ireland students: Ł9,790 for 2026 entry
• New international students: Ł30,650 for 2026/27

Careers

After graduation, students will be well-placed to move into either consultancy or contracting. Our graduates progress into a variety of roles within the construction and surveying sector, including quantity surveying and cost management positions, building surveying, project management, and BIM management.

Studying the Built Environment at the University of Reading

The University of Reading maintains close links with all the major firms within the industry, providing great opportunities for placements, work experience, and full-time employment. The School of Construction Management and Engineering offers a wide range of opportunities and support to help students graduate with the knowledge and confidence to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges in their career.