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PROGRAMME TITLE
The University of Reading
BSc in Quantity Surveying
(Registered no.
#250822)
This programme is
offered by The College of Estate Management, U.K.
PROGRAMME AIMS
This BSc programme provides a thorough
degree-level education in Quantity 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;
organizations 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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QS Practice 1
Development of quantity surveying; standard construction industry
documentation; measurement of construction costs; estimating and valuation
techniques.
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LEVEL 2 (4
modules)
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1
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Building
Economics
Introduction to valuation principles and investment appraisal; development
project financing; whole life costing; design influences on construction
costs; project cost control.
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2
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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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3
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Contract
Procedures
Procurement strategies and contractor selection; contract administration;
standard forms of contract; international contracting issues.
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4
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QS Practice 2
Role of QS; preparation of contract tender documentation; measurement and
valuation of building elements and services.
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LEVEL 3 (4
modules)
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1
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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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2
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Project
A project on a construction management topic including research, project
preparation and self-directed study.
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3
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Plus One from
Three below :
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Building QS
Practice
Time, cost and quality in major projects; complex contract documentation;
professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
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Building
Services QS Practice
Role of building services QS; procurement; cost, time and quality;
professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
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Civil Engineering
QS Practice
Role of civil engineering QS; procurement; cost, time and quality;
professional ethics; cost, value and risk management.
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4
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Plus One from
Four below :
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Construction
Planning, Tendering and Finance
Planning techniques; pricing of building work; risk analysis and
management; bidding strategies; tendering process.
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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 and 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:
Balkees Noor-Mohamed BSc DMS MBA MSMI
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Balkees Noor-Mohamed (BSc DMS MBA MSMI) is Tutor in
Quantity Surveying at the College
of Estate Management.
She was formerly a Senior Lecturer
at Nottingham Trent University
for over fifteen years with wide-ranging experience in teaching Quantity
Surveying and Construction Management subject areas with extensive
experience in programme development, validation and professional
accreditation processes for UK
and overseas based programmes. Before joining the Higher Education sector,
she worked as a Quantity Surveyor for various organisations including
private practices, sub-contractor and local authorities.
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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 Quantity Surveying from the University of Reading
and will be entitled to use the designatory letters BSc. You will be entitled
to denote Honours if applicable, i.e. BSc(Hons).
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The programme is accredited by :
- The Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
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- The Hong Kong
Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)
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- The Board of
Quantity Surveyors, Malaysia
(BQSM)
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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 have at least one of
the following:
- 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
- English language proficiency (see below)
- Mathematics Grade C or above at GCSE or
equivalent
Evidence of qualification is required in the form of certificates or
statements.
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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