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PROGRAMME TITLE
The University of Reading
MSc in Surveying (Registered no. #251147)
The College of Estate
Management Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying
These programmes are offered by The College of Estate Management, U.K.
PROGRAMME AIMS
The MSc in Surveying and PgD in Surveying are two awards from a single
course, the Graduate Development Programme (GDP).
Study within the GDP programme examines the theories, concepts,
principles and variables that influence the practice of surveying. This is
considered within both the micro-context of planning, development, management
and renewal of the built asset and macro-context of business demands, constraints
and impacts.
On completion of the programme students will be able to demonstrate:
- A sound understanding of the academic and
theoretical; principles which underpin expertise and practice in their
respective disciplines.
- An advanced capability for analysing and
solving technical and intellectual problems common in the practice of
surveying, related to their locality and specialism.
- The academic pedigree to develop and advance
successfully in a career that encompasses both the workplace and the
professions.
- A range of transferable skills enable them to
undertake self motivated continuing of professional and academic
development.
- A capacity for independent or critical
thought.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE*
This programme consists of Foundation
module, Part 1 modules, Part 2 modules and Part 3 modules. The modules
studied in the Programme are rated as either 20 or 40 credits.
Foundation
The Foundation stage gives you a grounding in the business of real estate and
construction, and a full awareness of the structure of the different sectors
and the roles of individuals operating within them.
Part 1
Part 1 establishes the fundamental knowledge and skills required to work in
the real estate or construction sectors and underpins the study in Part 2.
There are two streams: real estate and construction. It is important that you
make the right choice as this will impact on the modules that you may select
in Part 2. If you need advice please contact the Course Directors.
Part 2
Part 2 gives you a choice of subjects, allowing you to tailor your study to
meet your own practice and learning needs by choosing one module from each of
four baskets. During Part 2 you will critically examine the application of a
range of subjects in practice.
Part 3
You will take this part if you are seeking to achieve the MSc. You may choose
to take either a research or practice route. The research route requires you
to complete a dissertation. The practice route includes further taught
modules and completion of a workplace project.
FOUNDATION (9 weeks; Oct – Dec or Jan -
Mar)
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The Context of Urban and Rural Business (20
credits)
Coursework only
PART 1 – FUNDAMENTALS OF PRACTICE (10
months; May - Mar)
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The Technology of Building (20 credits)
Coursework only (9 weeks)
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Introduction to Law (20 credits)
Coursework and Exam (9
weeks)
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Fundamentals of Real Estate Practice (20
credits) OR
Fundamentals of Construction
Practice (20 credits)
Coursework and Exam (9
weeks)
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Real Estate Markets and Finance (20 credits)
OR
Construction Markets and
Finance (20 credits)
Coursework only (9 weeks)
PART 2 – APPLICATIONS IN PRACTICE (10
months; May – Mar)
One module must be selected from each basket :
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Basket A
20 credits
Coursework and
Exam (9 weeks)
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Basket B
20 credits
Coursework and
Exam (9 weeks)
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Basket C
20 credits
Coursework Only
(9 weeks)
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Basket D
20 credits
Coursework Only
(9 weeks)
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Planning Law
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Applied Valuation and International Standards
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Project Management
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Dispute Resolution
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Rural Property Law
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Construction Economics and Value Management
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Agriculture and Rural Environmental Management
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Construction Management
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Real Estate Law
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Valuation and Management of the Rural Enterprise
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Housing Policy and Development
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Planning Policy and Practice
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Construction Law
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Real Estate Economics
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Commercial Property Management
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Acquisition and Disposal of Land and Real Estate
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Compulsory Purchase and Planning Compensation
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Construction Technology
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Landlord and Tenant Practice
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Development Appraisal
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Building Pathology and Inspection
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Valuation of Machinery and Business Assets
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Sustainable Rural Estate Business Management
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Maintenance and Adaptation of Buildings
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Facilities Management
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Commercial Property Investment
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National and Local Taxation
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Contemporary QS Practice
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Construction Procurement
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Civil Engineering QS Practice
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Mechanical and Electrical QS Practice
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PART 3 –PRACTICE OF SURVEYING OR RESEARCH
(9 months; May - Feb)
PRACTICE OF SURVEYING
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Consultancy and Practice Management (20
credits) OR
Construction Project
Management (20 credits)
Coursework and Exam (9
weeks)
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Sustainable Futures (20 credits) OR
Marketing and Business
Development (20 credits)
Coursework and Exam (9
weeks)
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Integrated Work-based Project (40 credits)
Coursework only (27 weeks)
RESEARCH
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Research Methods (20 credits)
Coursework only (9 weeks)
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Dissertation (40 credits)
Coursework only (27 weeks)
* Subject to
change at the discretion of the University
of Reading.
Click to view the CEM online prospectus
LEARNING MODE & SUPPORT
- Face-to-face meetings
with CEM tutors & fellow students, up to twice a year, subject to
minimum module enrolment
- Communication with
academic staff of CEM via web-based facilities
- Access to PolyU library
and IT services
ACADEMIC STAFF
Course Directors:
Sylvia Osborn BSc CDipAF MPhil MRICS FHEA MISPAL
Bill McNeill BEng(Tech) MA ODE FHEA ACMI
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Sylvia Osborn is Tutor in Valuation at The College
of Estate Management.
Email: s.j.osborn@cem.ac.uk
Sylvia has worked as a chartered surveyor in two London practices, specialising in
valuation and property management. She has experience of rent reviews,
lease renewals and valuation of a variety of commercial buildings,
including airfields, sports grounds and development sites as well as
offices, industrial and retail premises. She has worked in higher education
for many years, teaching on RICS accredited degree programmes and on
leisure property degrees.
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Bill McNeill is Director of Teaching and Learning
at The College of Estate Management.
Email: w.n.mcneill@cem.ac.uk
Bill is the Programme Director for the Graduate Development Programme. He
graduated in Civil Engineering from the University
of Wales in Cardiff
and, before entering the education sector, worked as a site engineer and
construction manager for building and civil engineering contractors on
major capital projects around the United Kingdom. He has also
worked as a design engineer in local government.
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DURATION
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The University of Reading
MSc in Surveying
(Part 1 - Part 3)
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The College of Estate Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying
(Part 1 - Part 2)
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Normal duration:
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3 years 2 months (including foundation)
3 years (excluding foundation)
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2 years 2 months (including foundation)
2 years (excluding foundation)
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Maximum duration:
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6 years 9 months
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6 years 9 months
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ASSESSMENT
Assessment consists of assignments and examinations (40:60 weighting) or, in
the case of coursework-only modules, two assignments.
Assignments
You will complete and submit two assignments per module according to the
course timetable. Due dates for submission may not be changed.
Examinations
Examinations are normally held in December and a period of revision is
scheduled beforehand. You will sit one 3-hour written paper per examined
module. In Parts 1 and 2 you will complete one coursework-only module of
study after sitting the examinations.
Pass mark
The overall pass
mark for all modules from Foundation to Part 2 is 40%. You will be permitted
three attempts to pass each module.
Law assessment
During your
studies you will be referred, where appropriate, to different legal systems,
although you will be assessed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
Postponement of studies
You will be
expected to complete the Part of the course for which you have registered. If
you are unable to do so, you may apply to postpone the course registration
for one year. A fee is payable in order to continue and you will be required
to repeat all the assignments and examinations for any incomplete modules.
Applications to postpone a course registration for a second time are unlikely
to be accepted.
AWARD
Once you have successfully completed Part 1 you have two options:
- Complete Part 2 with
either CEM or the University
of Reading to be
awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Surveying. This will entitle you to
use the designatory letters PGDip Surveying
- Complete Parts 2 and 3
with the University
of Reading to be
awarded the MSc in Surveying. You will be entitled to use the
designatory letters MScSurv or simply MSc
If you wish to give yourself the option to study for the MSc you must
register with the University
of Reading at the end
of Part 1.
Students completing Part 2 may take a gap of up to three years before
returning to complete Part 3 to attain the MSc.
EXEMPTIONS
Up to 60 credits may be exempted for applicants who can demonstrate prior
learning:
- Graduates with a degree related to real
estate or construction (e.g. architecture) are exempt from the
Foundation stage
- Graduates whose existing degree covers
building technology or principles of law at final year level can request
exemption from these modules at Part 1. You must produce syllabus
details and copy certificates as evidence of your prior learning to
obtain the exemptions
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You must produce syllabus details
and copy certificates as evidence of your prior learning to obtain the exemptions. Note that
these exemptions are from assessment only. All students will receive a full
set of Part 1 study materials.
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- No other exemptions are permitted.
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Degree
Definitions
A related degree is one awarded in a surveying,
building or construction management discipline. Semi-related degrees are
those awarded in related disciplines such as architecture, planning and
civil engineering. Non-related degrees are awards in subjects which have no
connection to real estate or construction, including business management
and geography.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For admission to the programme, applicants should have:
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree in any
discipline from a recognised university or a RICS accredited diploma of
equivalent standing to a surveying degree
(For acceptance on to the MSc route you are required to have a good
first degree. A detailed syllabus must be supplied if applying for
module exemptions at Part 1)
- Relevant employment within the real estate or
construction industries. Maximum benefit is gained if you work alongside
a Fellow or Member of the RICS or similar institution, whether in a
private firm or government organisation. This is not essential, but all
students are encouraged to seek support from a mentor from within the
property or construction industry. If you are not currently in relevant
employment you may still apply, provided you have considered how you may
obtain access to people and information during your studies
- Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or
equivalent
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 B or above in English Language or
English Literature at GCSE or its equivalent
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.5 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
- 570 or above in the paper-based version, or
230 or above in the computer/Internet option, of the Test of English as
Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Grade C or above in Use of English at A/S
Level
Note: In all cases, if your post
compulsory school leaving age (further education) qualifications have been
taught and examined in the English language you can be considered for entry
in the absence of the qualifications detailed above.
PROFESSIONAL BODIES
The Royal Institution of Chartered
Surveyors (RICS)
The Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is structured as 16 Faculties, each
focusing on a specialist area of practice. The Programme syllabus meets the
academic requirements of those RICS faculties shown in bold type
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Antiques & Fine Art
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Building Surveying
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Commercial Property
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Construction
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Dispute Resolution
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Environment
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Facilities Management
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Geomatics
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Management Consultancy
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Minerals & Waste Management
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Planning & Development
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Residential Property
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Project Management
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Valuation
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Rural
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Machinery & Business Assets
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In addition, the Programme is designed to meet the requirements of:
- General Practice, Building Surveying and
Quantity Surveying divisions of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
(HKIS)
- Quantity Surveying and Valuation and General
Practice divisions of the Singapore Institute of Surveyors & Valuers
(SISV).
All candidates for professional
membership are required to achieve a 2-year minimum period of experience
before undertaking either an Assessment or a Test of Professional Competence
(APC or TPC). By combining work with study you can start this period before
completing your qualification.
Full reference has been made to the
competencies published by RICS and HKIS in preparing the syllabus outlined in
this prospectus.
ACCREDITATION
- The Diploma and MSc
awards are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) and the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) and fulfil the
academic requirement for you to become a chartered surveyor.
- You can record the two-year experience
requirement for professional membership of the RICS during your period
of study, provided you are in relevant employment. This may vary for the
other institutions.
- Application for accreditation for the
Programme by the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) has
been submitted.
- If you are studying for membership of one of
the professional bodies you are encouraged to enrol as a student member.
You should apply for registration with an institution in good time,
otherwise your election to corporate membership may be delayed.
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.
PgD in Surveying - this is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher
and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance and it is a matter of
discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which
the course may lead.
MSc in Surveying - it is a matter of discretion for individual employers
to recognize any qualification to which the course may lead.
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