This comprises a strong emphasis on Building Technology, Construction Management, and Cost Control, with supporting legal, social and economic subjects. Some of the aforementioned units are shared with the Building Surveying and Quantity Surveying programmes. Level 3 develops specialist skills and students choose an advanced specialism in either Facilities Management or Project Management. Each comprises a block of seven units including a dissertation, and prepares students for careers in these expanding areas of work for Chartered Builders. The teaching programme comprises lectures, seminars, studios and study visits.
Emphasis is placed on individual, group and multi-disciplinary projects throughout the three years.
All students undertake coursework projects which contribute to their assessment throughout the course. Students must pass these before proceeding to the next year of the course. The final classification and award of the degree is based primarily on the assessment at the end of the third level. Entry Requirements See Entry Requirements for Degree Courses . Appropriate GNVQs Level 3 are also acceptable.