These cover building technology, building economics, construction science, measurement, contract administration, construction practice and site surveying, and construction materials and technology. You may select further modules from the range of basic modules offered in the University undergraduate programme. A popular module is Microcomputer Applications, which will help you through your subsequent studies and in your career. The English Language Skills module is strongly recommended for those whose first language is not English. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Various teaching and learning methods are used, including lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Lectures cover the principal themes and are attended by all students studying the module.
Coursework is set and most of this counts towards the module and to overall assessment. All modules also require regular reading in preparation for the lectures and undertaking problem-solving exercises. If you do not feel ready to continue with the BSc, then there is also a direct route to obtain a Higher National Diploma. In the recent Teaching Quality Assessment the Building courses achieved 23 out of 24 possible marks. The panel was pleased to note particularly the professionalism of teaching and support staff, that students were highly supportive of their courses and had good access to teaching staff.