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International Foundation Year in Engineering, Science and Computing
About this pathway

The International Foundation Year in Engineering, Science and Computing will prepare you for a degree across a range of exciting areas, including architecture, computer science, engineering, game development, and more. By the time you finish the programme, you will have had the necessary specialist English language, study skills and subject specific tuition to prepare you for an undergraduate degree. During the International Foundation Year you will study a core unit of general subject skills, and elective modules, which are carefully designed for your academic development.

Many of the progression degrees include work placements and the opportunity to study abroad, for the same fee as a traditional degree. Combining academic study with professional experience will give you the skills and confidence you need to succeed in your chosen career.

Leading to - Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons)
Launch your career in quantity surveying with Kingston University, ranked Top 10 in the UK for Construction, Surveying and Planning (The Guardian University Guide 2026). This course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Kingston University is also actively involved in Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and can help you in the process of qualifying as a chartered surveyor.

First-year students benefit from private views of new developments in London, thanks to property management company CBRE. Executives from the company have also talked to students on issues such as letting, rents and services. You also might take part in mock hearings and workshops.

Most surveying students undertake a year's work placement, which contributes towards their professional training period. Placement destinations have included:

• DTZ
• Savills
• Franklin and Andrews
• Grosvenor Plc
• Jones Lang LaSalle
• Knight Frank
• London Borough of Wandsworth
• Montagu Evans
• WS Atkins
• Lambert Smith Hampton

This accredited degree can be the first step on your journey to becoming a quantity surveyor. It reflects the technical, economic, legal and managerial expertise required in this industry.

Throughout the course, you'll gain a business perspective, giving you understanding of the construction industry and its relationship to the consultancy market. You'll graduate with a sound knowledge of the construction and development process and a range of financial and project management techniques.

Through an independent research project, you'll also have the chance to study a topic of your choice in depth.

In addition, we offer a Quantity Surveying (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship programme. If you enrol on this course, you'll typically spend one day a week at university rather than your place of employment. There will also be learning activities and training at your workplace.