Construction Management & Building Surveying

• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

Semester 1

• ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. It will enable students to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education. Our students will develop academic research and communication skills using contemporary resources. As a result, this will raise students’ English language levels to the required entry point for undergraduate entry.

• SCI101 – Numerical Techniques 1

100% Exams

This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of numerical process and their business application to students seeking to progress to the prescribed College Stage 2 pathway. It provides students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

• SCI115 – Physics

10% Coursework / 90% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in engineering, technology and science related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study of natural laws and enhance conceptual thinking.

• BUS107 – Principles of ICT

100% Coursework

This Principles of ICT module attempts to deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently. It equips students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications. The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.

Semester 2

• BUS105 – Business Studies:

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

To provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of the context and function of business. You will explore globalisation, ethics and sustainability, operations, marketing and HR, strategy, leadership and management.

• SCI102 – Numerical Techniques 2

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in Business and Enterprise (Pathway 2), Life Sciences, Sciences and related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study discreet mathematics.

• BUS106 – Academic Writing

100% Coursework

To provide students with a structured introduction to all aspects and stages of the academic writing process.

To develop a range of transferable written skills to prepare students for their future academic studies and professional life.

To develop independent learning and research skills as well as encourage students to take responsibility for their personal, academic and professional development.

• SCI130 – Research and Referencing

100% Coursework

This research and referencing module is designed to give Foundation (RQF Level 3) students the skills and attributes required to be able to research and write professionally cited and formatted reports, and to be able to produce research posters to a high level of competency.

The module will focus on preparing students to be able to write, format, research and cite work to a First Year standard. The students will be aided in this through a summative research exercise, preparation of a research poster and a number of weeks individual in class support. Students will be expected to find a minimum number of references for the report and will be limited in their use of web based citations. A minimum number of reference books and governmental (and non-governmental reports) will also be requested to ensure that all types of referencing in a bibliography are covered. Students will choose their own research topic based upon the programme they are enrolled into.

Full Programme Specification (PDF)

• Architectural technologist
• Building control surveyor
• Construction manager
• Estimator