BSc (Honours) Built Environment
UCAS code
N237Attendance
Full-time
Three years full-timeAt 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.
About 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.
Associated careers
You gain the skills and knowledge to develop careers in areas such as • property development • property management • property portfolio development • facilities management • chartered surveying practices • estates divisions of commercial companies • local authority estates departments.
You may also be interested in studying one of our built environment postgraduate courses, which lead to membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Professional recognition
Normally meets the academic requirements to allow progression to AssocRICS of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Course content
Year one modules
• domestic construction technology and environmental services • business planning • property referencing • surveying (inspection and measurement of land and property) • economics • law for property professionals • sustainable planning and environment • computer-aided design
Year two modules
• development appraisal • energy and carbon assessment of buildings • residential and commercial lettings • property valuation • residential estate agency • building pathology • building conservation
Year three modules
• reflection of professional issues • refurbishment and maintenance • fire safety studies• development practice • project management • theory and practice • strategic facilities management or advanced building technology • advanced building control surveying or advanced construction planning
Assessment
• examinations • coursework • presentations • poster presentations • group work
Entry requirements
2014 entry requirements
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
• 200 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. We accept AS levels and general studies. We do not accept Key Skills.
• Applicants with an Access to Higher Education Diploma will be considered.
You also need an IELTS overall band 6.0 if English is not your first language with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill
We consider other qualifications from the UCAS tariff. Applicants with alternative qualifications or a combination of qualifications and work experience are also considered. We welcome applications from people of any age. Please contact us for further advice.
Meeting the qualifications on the entry criteria does not guarantee you a place. You should ensure that you submit a personal statement and reference as these are considered as part of the selection process. Guidelines on personal statements and references can be found on the UCAS website.
2013 entry requirements
GCSE mathematics and English language at grade C or above. We may accept GCSE equivalents. Plus one of the following
• 200 points including at least 160 points from two GCE/VCE A levels, or BTEC National qualifications, or one AVCE double award. We accept AS levels and general studies. We do not accept Key Skills.
Fees
Home and EU students
2013/14 academic year
For 2013 entry, mandatory UK field trips are included in the course fee.
International students
2013/14 academic year
Typically £10,680 a year
2014/15 academic year
Typically £11,250 a year
How to apply
You apply for this course through UCAS.
Contact details
For more information or to check the progress of your application phone +44 (0)114 225 5555, fax +44 (0)114 225 2167, e-mail admissions@shu.ac.uk