BSc Quantity Surveying

The QS programme offered is one the few programmes in the world that is recognised by four major professional bodies internationally, including:

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
• Pacific Association of Quantity Surveyors (PAQS)

This enables students to work across the global including in the UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Brunei, Japan, New Zealand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Canda, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam & Myanmar. 

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

• 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. Furthermore, we place a strong focus on employability, and you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals throughout the course.

The final year of the BSc Quantity Surveying course is designed to 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. 

Our graduates enjoy excellent employability with many receiving job offers before graduation. Our graduates work for a variety of firms, both large and small. Some of our graduates are now working internationally, for example, in Singapore and the UK.

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 Malaysia graduates are renowned for rapid progression to senior positions within the construction industry, in consultancy and contracting firms.

The QS programme at Reading is designed by expert faculty members involving a multi-disciplinary team of leading academicians and seasoned industry practitioners. Click here to find out more about our school and faculty members.

Our Building Information Modelling (BIM) lounge exposes students to the latest technological developments in the field. On graduation, students are awarded an additional Digital Skill Certificate in BIM from Reading and RIB.

Students have excellent tools and facilities available to them, including drones, 3D scanner, 3D printers and many more.

The Malaysia campus organises and participates in a variety of professional development workshops which enable students to get exposed to the industry and engage with industry experts.

Our successful internship scheme establishes a balance between outstanding academic achievements and relevant industrial experience.

Between your second and final year you have the option to carry out a paid industrial training internship, for sixteen weeks. You don’t have to make internship choices before enrolment as your experience and exposure to industry during the second year will help shape your decision. Completing an internship not only provides you with an insight into industry, but it is also a valuable opportunity to get to know a range of industry professionals and build your professional network. 

Community has always been, and continues to be, at our heart. Our community encompasses students, staff and alumni, as well as our partners and industry supporters, both locally and globally.

With industrial and professional relationships across the world, we offer a network of global contacts. This network, complemented by the skills and expertise provided by our courses, has helped our graduates achieve great things across the globe.

There is a diverse, supportive and inclusive student and staff body within the School, and we value the breadth of perspectives this brings to our learning community. We foster strong staff-student relationships and take the time to get to know you as an individual, to understand your unique aspirations, motivations and needs. You will be assigned an Academic Tutor who will help and guide you throughout your studies, enabling you to make the most of your university experience.

Our talented and internationally diverse team has a wide range of expertise and international experience in research, industry and policymaking related to the built environment. They are engaged in infrastructure projects and working to influence policy around the globe.

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). 

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. 

You also have the opportunity to spend your second year abroad, studying at our University of Reading UK campus. Whilst in UK, you will study the same modules as your peers in Malaysia. On your return to Malaysia, you will enter your final year, enabling you to still graduate within three years with a professionally accredited degree.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience a different culture and engage with our global community, helping you to prepare for a career on a global scale. Study abroad opportunities are subject to availability and eligibility guidelines.

Our students participate in a variety of workshops, events, competitions and other professional activities; some of our students have been recognised for their outstanding work and talent.