Building Surveying, BSc (Hons)

The BSc in Building Surveying at the University of Reading equips students to analyse building performance, material lifecycles, and the causes and effects of defects. As a top-ranked programme—3rd for Building in the Complete University Guide 2024 and 6th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024—it prepares graduates for successful careers through strong industry links and professional networking.Students can undertake paid industrial placements, lasting up to a year, with firms like Deloitte or Savills, often in the UK or abroad. Scholarships may provide £1,000 annually for three years (subject to conditions). Core first-year modules include Construction Science, Information and Communication, Construction Technology, Introduction to Economics and Law, Empirical Studies and Site Engineering, and Introduction to Management and Projects, though subject to final approval. For more details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core first year modules for this course:

• Construction Science

• Information and Communication

• Construction Technology

• Introduction to Economics and Law

• Empirical Studies and Site Engineering

• Introduction to Management and Projects

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.