Faculty of Arts & Society 33
PG Cert/PG Dip/MA Urban Design MSc Building Surveying
Full-time or part-time Distance learning
Urban Design is a relatively new and expanding Building Surveying is the primary profession
design-based profession. Traditional disciplines responsible for the care of the national
often fail to address issues concerned with the building stock. A building surveyor needs to
design of the urban environment. understand the technology of buildings, be able
to identify defects and manage the processes of
Our analytical and creative design-based
maintenance and repair. This course has been
course seeks to enhance individuals’ personal
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aculty of Arts & Society
developed to cater for the needs of non-cognate
and professional qualities. It helps those who
graduates who are seeking a qualification in
plan, design and manage urban environments
Building Surveying.
to develop creativity and acquire knowledge
and skills beyond their existing professional Students on this course tend to be changing
discipline. A flexible course design enables each careers or have been working in Building
student to customise learning according to their Surveying and need a qualification in order
needs, interests and career aspirations. to progress further. If your degree is not in a
construction-related subject you will need to
The course is actively involved with urban
take foundation modules between September
design initiatives in the region, assisting local
and January. If your degree is in a construction-
communities and urban design practitioners.
related subject you will start the course in
A multi-disciplinary team of professionals with
February and cover:
extensive practice-based experience teach
• Managing the property asset;
the course. An excellent learning environment
includes new multimedia studios equipped with • Commercial and financial management;
drawing boards, computers and model making
facilities, together with a state-of-the-art library
• Environment and maintenance management;
and IT suites.
• Construction law principles;
Entry requirements
• Defects and repairs;
We welcome applications from honours
graduates (2:2 minimum) or those with
• Design and specification;
equivalent experience in urban design-related
• Research methods.
activities (e.g. architecture, design, landscape
architecture, planning and visual arts).
The course is accredited by the Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors.
Key facts
Course code: MAUED
Entry requirements
Place of study: Civic Quarter
You should normally have a good UK honours
Start date: September
degree in a relevant discipline with relevant
Length of study: Full-time 1 year.
employment. Other appropriate qualifications
Part-time 2 years.
and/or experience within the industry may be
considered.
Key facts
Course code: MSCBS
Place of study: Distance learning
Start date: September for Foundation modules.
February for MSc.
Length of study: Distance learning 2-3 years.
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