with bsc quantity surveying students will learn about the mechanisms that determine the cost and price of construction, and how projects can be completed on time, to specification and within budget. this course is designed to prepare students for a successful career in quantity surveying. additionally, the degree is accredited by the royal institution of chartered surveyors and by the chartered institute of building. 

a particular emphasis is placed on transferable skills and university of reading graduates are renowned for rapid progression to senior positions within the construction industry, in consultancy and contracting firms.

students will be encouraged to take up a placement over the summer between second and final years, for which they will gain credits which contribute towards their degree. additionally, there is an option to spend a year in industry, in the uk or abroad.

the final year of the bsc quantity surveying course is designed so students will develop their specialist knowledge of construction economics and contract law, with a particular focus on managing costs throughout the project life-cycle from early design through to building completion and beyond.