Building Surveying with International Foundation Year

About this course

Building surveying is the profession concerned with the construction, condition, value and management of buildings and the built environment. Building surveyors advise on the design, procurement and management of construction projects, inspect buildings to assess their condition and identify defects, provide expert guidance on contractual and legal matters in construction, and manage the maintenance and adaptation of existing buildings across residential, commercial and public sectors. The profession sits at a critical junction between technical knowledge of construction and the legal, financial and management skills that property and construction require. At the University of Reading this four-year programme begins with an international foundation year, providing a structured academic pathway for students who have completed international secondary education and need to develop the Engl

Where its graduates go

The 3 largest scored destinations, covering 95% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 0% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 85% of graduatescards →

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