Building Surveying including Foundation Year

• Foundations of Mathematics
• Application of Mathematical Skills
• Foundation Engineering Principles

• An Introduction to the Construction Industry
• Engineering Project
• Essential Engineering Skills

Built Environment Law
The purpose of this module is to enable students to appreciate the wide range of laws applicable to the UK construction industry and the built environment.

Built Environment Economics
This module is designed to introduce the general economy and the Built Environment economy to help them begin to develop a holistic view of economic activity and economic theory:

Built Environment Principles
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the concept of the Built Environment and the impact that construction has upon it.

Digital Technologies
During this module students will gain experience of using several different technologies to Survey, Draw, Measure and Analyse. Technology will include, but not limited to, 3D Laser Scanner, Laser Measurer, Drone and VR (Virtual Reality) headsets.

Development and Society
The module explores the ways in which space and the built environment evolve over time. It considers how development is constrained and challenged through social, political and geographical processes. 

Construction Technology
The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques used for the major components of domestic dwellings.

Management of Buildings
This module introduces the students to principles involved in the management of commercial domestic covering legislation, safety in surveying, and the various different types of surveying.

Contract Management Practice
This module aims to develop student understanding of Contact Administration procedures related to the Management of Construction Contracts in Practice during pre and post contracts stages.

Building Pathology
This module covers a range of building pathology issues across a range of building types. Students will be able to identify defects and provide advice on remediation and maintenance.

Housing, Planning and Communities
The module explores housing, domestic and residential spaces, understanding the social, economic and political emergence of tenure types, including owner occupation, the private rented sector, social housing and temporary housing.

Project Management and Professional Practice
This modules content is designed to develop knowledge of project management and professional practice, providing the ability to apply these in several differing scenarios within the sector.

Advanced Construction Technology
Consolidate knowledge of construction technology of the function, performance fundamentals and common construction techniques extending their understanding for the major components of commercial high-rise buildings.

Built Environment Dissertation
This module will enable the student to undertake a detailed, research project relevant to their chosen subject area.

Commercial Management and Enterprise
Students undertake industry-linked challenge-based learning linked to commercial management as well as aiming to enhance management and business skills in the context of construction and development.

Building Control
This module focuses on legislation relating to the enforcement of planning and building controls. Students will be able to identify breaches and disputes; and provide advice on compliance and remedies.

Sustainability and Decarbonisation for the Built Environment
This module aims to develop an understanding of the issues involved within environmental sustainability and the built environment.

Building Surveying
The module enhances students’ ability to recognise, analyse and remedy building maintenance issues and apply building surveying practice, identifying defects and providing advice on remediation and maintenance.