BSc (Honours) Built Environment
Three years full-time
UCAS code • N237
Location • City Campus
Subject area • Real estate
Related subjects • Construction, building and surveying
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At a glance
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills needed to support a career in both real estate and construction, where problem solving, effective communication and teamwork are essential.
Key points
• Prepare for a career in residential or commercial property.
• Study professionally focused modules such as property appraisal, building pathology and project planning.
• Gain transferable skills such as IT and report writing.
• Develop your knowledge of the property management and construction industries.
What is built environment?
Built environment covers the construction, development, maintenance and management of buildings and all those who use them.
This course
Prepare for a career in either residential or commercial property, in areas such as planning, development and management, on this versatile course. You gain the core skills and knowledge relevant to most areas of property management and construction, as well as essential employability skills needed by employers.
You study a wide range of content, including • property appraisal • building studies • sustainability for the built environment • business planning • law and economics.
You also examine environmental, political and social issues in real estate to gain a critical overview of the area.
You gain a valuable practical knowledge and skills in areas such as, referencing property, selling and marketing property, letting residential property and project management. In the final year you complete a large-scale project in conjunction with students studying other degrees from within the department.
As well as gaining property management skills and knowledge, you also develop your business knowledge and employability skills such as problem solving, report writing, communication, working in groups and IT. These make you more attractive to employers and increase your career opportunities and the range of roles available to you.
Key areas of study
Key areas include • property appraisal • building studies • sustainability for the built environment • business planning • law and economics.
Contact hours
You take part in a minimum of 12 taught hours per week during your first and second year. The normal teaching pattern typically involves one lecture and one seminar per week, per module. You also have additional timetabled hours periodically for other activities such as laboratory work, guest lectures and field trips. Throughout your course, you are supported by a personal tutor.
The broad nature of the course is ideal for students who are interested in the urban nature of our society but are unsure of exactly which career path to follow.
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You apply for this course through UCAS.
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, mandatory UK field trips are included in the course fee.
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees and funding see www.shu.ac.uk/study/ug/fees-and-funding
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
The course fee may be subject to annual inflationary increase. For further information on fees, scholarships and bursaries see www.shu.ac.uk/international/fees
• examinations • coursework • presentations • poster presentations • group work
Normally meets the academic requirements to allow progression to AssocRICS of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
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Kai Song
MSc Real Estate
Why did you choose to come to study at Sheffield Hallam University?
'I was interested in the property market and it is big business in China so I looked at courses which would specifically help me in this area. The course is actually really good in the rankings and is among the top-rated courses in the UK.
What do you think about your course, the content, how it is taught, its features and benefits, the facilities that you use?
'The facilities at the University are great. The cafeteria and learning centre are just perfect. The university accommodation is also very clean and secure as well as being really close to the university facilities.
What have you learned from your course?
'The course can be intense but the tutors are very responsible and they provide thorough feedback
'I have learned a lot from the course and as it is very specific I am hoping that it will help me when it comes to finding a job, either in the UK or in China.
What do you think is the best thing about Sheffield Hallam University?
'I am honoured to be here and I hope one day that Sheffield Hallam will be honoured by me having been here.
What would your top tips be to other international students thinking of coming to study in the UK?
'There are many beautiful places around Sheffield so as well as studying, students should try to be happy and look for fun things to do. It is important not to just stay within the Chinese community as there are so many opportunities to interact with others.
It is great to practise your English and get used to the UK environment and, though it is difficult at first, it will eventually feel really great to have done so.'
Profiles
Kai Song
MSc Real Estate
