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PROGRAMME TITLE
The University of Reading
BSc in Building Surveying
(Registered no.
#251033)
This programme is
offered by The College of Estate Management, U.K.
PROGRAMME AIMS
This BSc programme provides a thorough
degree-level education in Building Surveying, with a sound understanding of
the principles and practice required by the surveying profession. This
programme aims to develop traditional technical skills alongside encouraging
academic questioning and debate.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE*
This BSc programme is studied at three
levels. Students are required to complete 16 modules over the 4-year study.
Level 1 is designed to be taken in a
minimum of two years and a maximum of four years. Level 1 must be taken within
the 4-year maximum allowed.
Level 2 is designed to be taken in a minimum of one year and must be
taken within six years of registration.
Level 3 is designed to be taken in a minimum of one year and must be
taken within eight years of registration.
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CONTENT OF THE COURSE
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LEVEL 1A (4
modules)
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1
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An Introduction
to Law
English legal system; law of contract and tort.
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2
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Building
Technology 1
Construction principles, materials, components, building services (low
rise).
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3
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Economics 1
Principles of economic analysis; application of economics to problems and
policies of use and management of land.
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4
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People and
Information Management
Introduction to business management; information and communications;
organisations and people.
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LEVEL 1B (4 modules)
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5
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Building Technology 2
Construction techniques; materials; components; services for framed systems
(high rise).
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6
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The Economics of Property and
Construction
Fundamental concepts and theories; economic analysis applied to
property-related issues; analytical skills used in property economics.
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7
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Managing
Products and Finance
Product development; management of process, time and resources; analysis of
financial statements and sources of finance; monitoring projects; financial
decision making and risk analysis.
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8
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Property Law
Land law; landlord and tenant law; sales
of land.
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LEVEL 2 (4 modules)
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1
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Building
Technology 3
Advanced building techniques and management process; technological change
and innovation; alterations and upgrading of existing buildings; property
maintenance; advanced building services and control systems; civil
engineering technology.
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2
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Planning
Practice & Policy
Planning system and organisation; development plans; principal contemporary
planning issues and policies.
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3
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Principles of
Building Structure
Concepts, principles and processes explaining behaviour and performance of
structural systems of components and building mechanisms.
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4
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Project &
Cost Control
Major factors affecting project cost; cost control; drafting specifications
and evaluating construction works.
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LEVEL 3 (4 modules)
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1
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Building
Pathology
Causes, effects and remedial actions relating to building defects;
appropriate action for repairs.
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2
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Building
Technology 4
Role of building surveyor; impact of design decisions; future maintenance
needs; associated legislation; management of organisational procedures.
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3
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Project
A project on a
building surveying topic including research, project preparation and
self-directed study.
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Plus One from
Six below :
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Construction
Law
Legal principles underpinning construction contracts; contribution of form
of contract to alternative forms of procurement; application of legal
principles to solution of construction contract problems; dispute resolution.
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Construction
Planning, Tendering & Finance
Planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis; risk
management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
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Environmental
Law
Planning law affecting property professionals; contaminated land issues;
waste regulations; highways law.
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Facilities
Management
Role of facilities manager; space planning and management; legal issues;
occupational costs; energy management.
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International Construction
Worldwide construction market; culture; joint ventures; international
players; design; plant and materials.
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Project
Development & Strategy
Role of project manager; planning law issues; procurement strategies;
minimising risk; management contract services.
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* Subject to change at the discretion
of the University
of Reading.
Click to view the CEM online prospectus
LEARNING MODE
& SUPPORT
- Students enrolled in this distance learning
programme will mainly be using web-based learning in addition to
supplementary materials provided by the CEM
- To further supplement web-based learning,
where possible face-to-face workshops conducted by CEM tutors may be
held at PolyU campuses
- Online access to communicate with tutors and
fellow students, submit assignments, access information, and CD-ROM to
undertake self-assessment
- Access to PolyU library and IT services
ACADEMIC STAFF
Course Director:
Ewan Craig MBA FRICS MBEng
MBIFM
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Ewan
Craig (MBA FRICS MBEng MBIFM) is Tutor in Building
Surveying at The College of Estate Management.
Ewan joined the College in 2005 as a
Tutor in Construction, having previously been an external tutor to the
College supporting the Facilities Management and Surveying courses.
He commenced his career in building
surveying and developed this following an MBA to include facilities
management, management and bid management. He has worked with a range of
public and private sector organisations, from regional offices to the
headquarters of large international multidiscipline practices. This
experience has given him a wide understanding of strategic and operational
property, from individual buildings to large estates, focusing on
construction and maintenance.
Ewan is
a Chartered Building Surveyor and a Chartered Facilities Management
Surveyor.
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DURATION
The normal completion time is 4 years and the maximum time to complete
will be up to 8 years.
There will be one semester per
calendar year from December to September.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations for all modules except
the Level 3 Project, which consists of two assignments and the final project,
and the Integrated Management Project, which is assessed on the final
submission only.
Assignments
You will complete and submit two assignments per module for assessment
according to the timetable of the course.
Examinations
Examinations are normally held in September and comprise one 3-hour
written paper per module, excluding the Project and Integrated Management
Project modules.
AWARD
If you
successfully complete all elements of the course you will be awarded the BSc
in Building Surveying from the University
of Reading and will be
entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. If applicable you will be
entitled to denote Honours, i.e. BSc(Hons), which is a current requirement
for Membership of RICS, CIOB and/ or HKIS.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The programme is recognized by :
- The Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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- The Hong Kong
Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
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- The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
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EXEMPTIONS
Applications for exemption from relevant
Level 1 units will be considered from:
- Holders of cognate degrees awarded by a
recognised UK University or CNAA
- Candidates who have passed the Final
examinations of the RICS or the Incorporated Society of Valuers and
Auctioneers
- Candidates who have passed the Final
examination of the CIOB may be considered for exemption in Building
Technology
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the programme, applicants should possess:
- 230 UCAS points, which must include two A
Level passes. National Certificates and National Diplomas will be
considered but must have good merit and distinction profiles (excluding
common skills). Any HNCs and HNDs will be considered
- Applicants below 230 UCAS points may be
considered on merit
- English language proficiency (see below)
- Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or
equivalent
Evidence is required in the form of certificates or statements. You
should send photocopies that have been certified by a Member or Fellow of
RICS, CIOB or HKIS. Do not send original documents.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to
satisfy CEM of their competence in English before their acceptance on the
course can be confirmed. This can be done by possessing at least one of the
followings:
- Grade C or above in English Language or English
Literature at GCSE or its equivalent
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in the
reading and writing modules, in the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS) test administered by the British Council in the
Social Sciences academic module
- 550 or above in the paper-based version, or
220 or above in the computer/Internet option, of the Test of English as
a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Grade C or above in Use of English at A/S
Level
- Proof of prior post-secondary level study
conducted and examined in English.
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
CEM programmes have increasingly significant online components so you
need to:
· Have access to a PC
· Be able to create, use and save
documents produced in word processing and spreadsheet software, e.g. Microsoft
Word and Excel
· Have access to a CD-ROM drive
(preferably with soundcard and speakers)
· Have an email address
· Have access to the Internet and
be familiar with the use of a web browser, e.g. Internet Explorer
· Be reasonably familiar with using
Internet search engines.
Note: SPEED
reserves the rights to make variations to
the schedules, contents, tuition fees, and mode of delivery of the programmes
offered without prior notice.
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any
qualification to which the course may lead.
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