BSc Quantity Surveying

The School of the Built Environment at Reading University is highly-respected as one of the preeminent schools for building and construction with a reputation for academic excellence and world-leading research. The school was ranked 4th in the UK for Building by the Complete University Guide 2020. Learn more about the School of the Built Environment at the Malaysia Campus.

Quantity Surveyors are in high demand, particularly in fast-developing economies where there is a significant amount of building and construction. Quantity Surveyors play a key role across the entire project lifecycle including estimation, costing, contracts, project management and value engineering.

Learn more about the career opportunities in QS.

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, Australia and Singapore.

Dr. Celine, Programme Lead, answers some of the frequently asked questions about QS and our programme in the video below.

The curriculum at Reading is distinct in developing both practical and management skills. Students not only gain practical skills in quantity surveying but also develop broader knowledge around construction management that prepare them for leadership positions in the future.

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.

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 Certificate in BIM from Reading and Exactal, producers of CostX BIM software.

Students have excellent tools and facilities available to them, including virtual reality and 3D printers.

Our students have ample opportunity to gain work experience and industry exposure through internships. In recent years, 100% of our students undertake an internship, typically between year 2 and 3. Firms that have provided internships include AECOM, Turner and Townsend, ARCADIS, MMC-Gamuda, SP Setia, Sunway Construction Group and EcoWorld.

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 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.