Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 40 graduates of Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) at University of Reading for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Building & Construction.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Building & Construction
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Building & Construction at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £37000 | £47500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £32000 | £30500 - £42000 | £37000 - £57500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Building & Construction
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32360 | £33392 | £39689 |
25-75 percentile range | £28280 - £38033 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
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Course Description
With BSc Quantity Surveying you 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 you for a successful career in quantity surveying. You will benefit from the Department’s strong industry links. The degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and by 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 programmes, such as BSc Building 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 University of Reading graduates are renowned for rapid progression to senior positions within the construction industry, in consultancy and contracting 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 knowledge will include subjects such as economics, law, industry practice and building technology. Recurring themes throughout the course include the application of digital technologies and internationalisation. There is an especially strong focus on project work and on interdisciplinary collaboration. For example, during your second year, you may work with a real client to plan a live construction project overseas. 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.
The final year of the BSc Quantity Surveying course is designed to you will develop your 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. You will also complete a dissertation on a research topic of your choice and a quantity surveying project, in which you will prepare a design cost plan for a project. Additionally you can explore areas of interest through optional modules on subjects such as human resource management, historic built environment, health and safety, and modern languages.
Placements
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. Firms offering places to our students in the past include: AECOM, EC Harris, Faithful and Gould, Gardiner and Theobald, Laing O’Rourke, and Turner and Townsend.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) at University of Reading
80% | Natural and social science professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Animal care and control services |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
Cambridge English Advanced | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
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PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
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Trinity ISE | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £27650 | year 1 |
International | £27650 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Reading
The University of Reading is a publicly funded university in Reading, Berkshire, England. Reading has four major campuses; London Road and Whiteknights campus which are located in Reading itself, with Greenlands campus being found on the banks of the River Thames. The fourth campus is known as Iskandar Puteri, in Malaysia.
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Student composition of University of Reading
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 11905
- postgraduates:
- 3995
- Total:
- 15900
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Quantity Surveying”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | 119 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 68% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £27650 | 122 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) | Robert Gordon University | 89% | 5% | 10% | £6750 | £15490 | 153 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (with placement year) BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 50% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 143 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 62% | 10% | 13% | £9250 | £16085 | 120 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 50% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 143 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying and Construction BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 67% | 8% | 35% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 89 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 100% | 10% | 25% | £9250 | £14900 | 122 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £12600 | 115 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £12600 | 115 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023