Course Catalogue

To provide fundamental knowledge in and develop an advanced understanding of the theory and practice of building and civil engineering construction technology, law, procurement, construction contracts, measurement, construction management, financial management , business management, computer aided modelling and project management in the wider business and built environment sectors. To provide opportunities for the appreciation and understanding of the significant factors constraining the effective management and development of the built environment, e.g. physical, legal, economic, sustainable and technological factors. To provide opportunities for collaborative and individual student-centred study on project tasks that simulate real working practices in order to develop analytical, critical and problem solving skills such that they can define, investigate and analyse problems, form judgements, make decisions and demonstrate the acquisition of such qualities. To provide the framework within which students can achieve the level of attainment, appropriate to their abilities in the context of the programme of study. To prepare students for the transition from Higher Education to employment within a professional context; and develop those transferable, specialist and employability skills that all stakeholders could reasonably expect of students who successfully complete a Higher Diploma in Quantity Surveying. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills.

Lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, seminars, workshops, computer sessions, participation in projects. Examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, essays, technological reports, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises.

Work-related learning is included within this programme, so students will have the opportunity to engage in real world projects and activities. The programme has active links with industry and involves employers in the industrial projects at each level of the programme. Real world case studies are used wherever possible.