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QS Rank:

172

Reading Area Community College

Reading

United Kingdom

Overview

The BSc Construction Management and Surveying program at the University of Reading offers a comprehensive education in the technical and managerial aspects of the construction sector. Designed to prepare students for leadership roles, the curriculum fosters a global outlook and connects students with a vibrant community of built environment professionals. The program focuses on the design, construction, and operation of buildings, with a strong emphasis on sustainability in materials and project management. It covers key areas such as finance, organization, project procurement, contracts, and information technology within construction firms. The course is professionally accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), satisfying academic requirements for membership in these prestigious bodies. Students benefit from flexible course options, with the first two years common across related surveying and construction management courses, allowing for specialization towards the end of the second year. The final year reinforces technical and managerial skills, culminating in a dissertation and a built environment project, including an environmental impact assessment.

Location

10 S 2nd St, Reading, Pennsylvania, 19602

Website

https://racc.my.site.com/portal/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=%2Fportal%2FTargetX_Base__Portal

Total Cost

$11,310

Median Salary

$32,775

Ranking

#333

US World and News Report

#198

The World University Rankings

#172

QS World University Rankings

Admissions

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Application Deadline

Acceptance rate

58%

Cost and Scholarships

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Total Cost

$11,310

In State Cost

$6,480

Out of State Cost

$11,310

In State Tuition Fees

$6,480

Living Cost

$1,800

Average Total Aid Awarded

$4,250

Funding Options

Scholarship

Merit Scholarship

Need-Based Aid

Average award: $4,250.

Scholarships

BSc Architecture Scholarship (GBP 1,000) - Awarded Â£1,000 per year for each of the three years of the course. Requires academic achievement of grades AAB at A level (or equivalent, e.g., International Baccalaureate 34 points), an impressive application demonstrating clear commitment to study in the School of the Built Environment, placing the University of Reading as Firm choice with UCAS by the deadline, and satisfying conditions of entry to undergraduate study. Available to applicants from any country who enroll directly onto Year 1 of their course. Not applicable to students with a previous degree or other higher education qualifications. No separate application required.; International Excellence Award - Architecture students may be eligible.; Departmental grants - Architecture students may be eligible.; Vice Chancellor Global Scholarship Award (GBP 4,000) - Available for undergraduate international students. Selection is based on academic achievement.; Reading Bursary (GBP 1,500) - For UK students with household income below Â£27,000 and from areas of low participation in higher education. Awarded Â£1,500 per year of eligibility.