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.

SUBJECTS

Year 1
Core modules include:

• Construction Science
• Construction Site Engineering
• Construction Technology
• Economics for Construction and Engineering
• Empirical Studies
• General Introduction to Law
• Information and Communication
• Principles of Management
• Projects I

Year 2
Core modules include:

• Building Environment Systems
• Building Pathology
• Building Technology
• Construction Contract Law
• Construction Economics
• Construction Procurement
• Construction Statutory Law
• Introduction to Quantification and Computerised Taking-Off
• Management in the Built Environment
• Research Skills
• Projects II

Year 3
Core modules include:

• Project QS
• Quantification and Costing
• Sustainability
• Dissertation

Optional modules include:

• Career Development
• Construction Contract Management*
• Business Organisation and Management
• Digital Technology Use in Construction
• Green Innovation in Construction
• Historic Built Environment
• Human Resource Management
• International Construction
• Management of Construction Projects
• Quantification for Infrastucture Engineering*.

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

*Compulsory for Malaysian students who want to register with BQSM upon graduation.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The vast majority of our graduates embark on careers in quantity surveying, although some choose to move into other construction roles such as project management, construction management or cost consultancy. Alternatively, you may opt to continue on to postgraduate study

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. International Foundation Programme:
SPM, IGCSE and equivalent holders can enrol onto the Foundation in Business as a pathway to this programme.
OR
2. Direct entry with STPM/A Levels* with grades: BBB
*We also (subject to conditions) accept Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), International Baccalaureate (IB), Australian Matriculation and Exams, Canadian Pre-U and Exams, Internationally Recognised Diploma and Foundation and other relevant qualification accredited and recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). Kindly contact us for further details on the entry requirements

AND
English Language Requirement**:
Grade B or higher at SPM English 1119/IGCSE English
OR
IELTS: Band 6.5 with no component below 5.5 or equivalent.