Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry University of Reading

Overview

This Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry degree delivered by the University of Reading is for international students. If you want to study building surveying at a British university but don’t have the correct qualifications, our four-year BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year programme enables you to undertake an undergraduate building surveying degree.

Key facts

You will complete a foundation year (called Year 0) before progressing onto our three-year BSc Building Surveying degree. This means you can apply for a single four-year visa that covers the duration of your studies.

The foundation year is designed to equip you with the subject-specific and general study skills needed to cope with the demands of undergraduate study. Our high-quality teaching is geared towards the needs of students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. 99% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 98.6% of responders from the School of Construction Management and Engineering).

Career

Our international reputation, and close relationships with industry and professional institutions, make our graduates highly sought after in the workplace.

Overall, 96% of graduates from Construction Management and Engineering at Reading are in work or further study within 15 months of graduation; of those in full-time employment, 100% are in graduate-level roles (based on our analysis of HESA data © HESA 2025, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23; includes first degree Construction Management and Engineering responders).

Our graduates often return to their placement host company. Others gain career opportunities at career fairs offered by the School. These fairs – which are specific to sectors relevant to our students – are held every year, enabling you to connect with employers in the industry.