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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE Programme Specification This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17 1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire 2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery University of Central Lancashire Vocational Training Council (VTC), Hong Kong UoM Enterprise Limited, Mauritius 3. University School/Centre Grenfell Baines School of Architecture, Construction and Environment 4. External Accreditation Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Building 5. Title of Final Award BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying 6. Modes of Attendance offered 3 Years Full-time, 4 Years Sandwich and 5 Years Part-time UK Only Part-time Hong Kong (Level 6 only) Full-time Mauritius (levels 4, 5 &6) 7. UCAS Code K240 8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) Construction, Property & Surveying 2008 9. Other external influences Workplace requirements and market demand CIOB Educational Framework 2007 RICS Guidance on the APC examination and APC Competences 10. Date of production/revision of this form December 2013

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UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

1. Awarding Institution / Body University of Central Lancashire

2. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery

University of Central LancashireVocational Training Council (VTC), Hong KongUoM Enterprise Limited, Mauritius

3. University School/Centre Grenfell Baines School of Architecture, Construction and Environment

4. External Accreditation Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Building

5. Title of Final AwardBSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

6. Modes of Attendance offered 3 Years Full-time, 4 Years Sandwich and 5 Years Part-time UK OnlyPart-time Hong Kong (Level 6 only)Full-time Mauritius (levels 4, 5 &6)

7. UCAS Code K240

8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s) Construction, Property & Surveying 2008

9. Other external influences Workplace requirements and market demandCIOB Educational Framework 2007RICS Guidance on the APC examination and APC Competences

10. Date of production/revision of this form December 2013

11. Aims of the Programme

To provide a broad and rigorous programme of study appropriate to the award of an Honours degree

To provide a basis from which students can continue their intellectual and professional development by academic study to a higher degree and/or professional qualifications

To provide the means which will enable students to undertake independent critical thinking and enhance and extend their understanding of the profession and industry whilst developing and enhancing necessary problem solving skills

To encourage students to approach their academic and subsequent professional careers as creative and innovative individuals

To prepare students for the vocational problems they will encounter in the procurement of

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construction work generally, and hence develop the potential to adapt and contribute to changes and advances in the subject matter and direction of the discipline of Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying

12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A. Knowledge and UnderstandingA1. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts, theories and principles of the subject matter

contained within specific modules, comprising the general themes of technical, economic and legal studies and in particular, the specialised areas of financial management and construction law

A2. Demonstrate an understanding of the context within which commercial management and quantity surveying operates and develops as a profession including the relationship between the discipline and other construction disciplines within the built environment generally

A3. Acquire and develop an awareness of the importance of professional ethics within the discipline of commercial management and quantity surveying in particular and the community in general.

Teaching and Learning MethodsTeaching and learning takes place within a structured environment of lectures, seminars, tutorials, student presentations, workshops, laboratory experimentation and studio sessions. In each case the chosen methodology is appropriate to the individual module.Assessment methodsA variety of methods of assessment are utilised appropriate to the learning outcomes of the individual modules. The range of assessments experienced by the students will include formal exams, assignments, continuous assessment, portfolios and design. Student presentations, where they occur, will be used to assess the development of the presentation skills of the students which, in some cases, will be assessed by peer review.B. Subject-specific skillsB1. Demonstrate an ability to locate, analyse, interpret and manipulate a wide range of

construction data in support of decision makingB2. Acquire and develop independent critical awareness of the significance and scope of

commercial management and quantity surveying and its contribution to the construction industry and to the society which it serves

B3. Develop the potential to contribute to significant advances in the field of commercial management and quantity surveying and related spheres of work.

Teaching and Learning MethodsBy completion of lectures, seminars and workshops in applied modules considering the study of commercial management and quantity surveying; in particular the professional practice modules at levels 4, 5 & 6 where greater emphasis is placed upon the development of forward thinking and innovation.Assessment methodsBy completion of the specific module assessments including examinations and coursework which are based upon both theoretical scenarios and ‘live’ case study scenarios.C. Thinking SkillsC1. Develop learning skills which relate to the transformation of information gained at each stage of

the course;C2. Identify and analyse broadly defined problems, evaluate possible optional strategies, design

and propose appropriate solutions; C3 Critically appraise current attitudes and methods and adopt a creative and innovative approach

aimed at tackling unfamiliar problems or the achievement of continuous improvement.Teaching and Learning MethodsBy the completion of class room exercises via lectures, seminars and tutorials. The problem solution skills are developed, in particular in the dissertation module that includes an element of individual and in depth problem solution, allowing the students to demonstrate their cognitive ability and problem solving skills.Assessment methodsAssessment is by the completion of a variety of assignments and examinations which include the analysis and resolution of case study and project based scenarios. The dissertation will test the ability of students to apply their cognitive skills in undertaking the production of a major piece of investigative written work.

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D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal developmentD1. Develop their ability to use information and communication technology in application to the

construction process including the use of computer aided design.D2. Develop their abilities in constructing and communicating coherent arguments.D3. Develop their ability to be an effective team-worker.D4. Use and reflect upon their professional development by setting learning objectives and reviewing progress and attainment on a regular basis.

Teaching and Learning MethodsBy completion of the ICT and professional practice based modules which will seek to develop core skills involving the communication of design and project information, by use of small scale and also project based assessments using case study examples.Assessment methodsBy completion of assessments in elements of modules where these skills are developed. By the presentation of project information and development of clear written advice.

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13. Programme Structures* 14. Awards and Credits*

Level Module Code

Module Title Credit rating

Level 6 BN3010BN3017BN3050BN3060BN3990

BN3040BN3319

Project ManagementExpenditure Planning & ControlConstruction Law 3Project Analysis & AppraisalDissertation

Optional ModulesFacilities ManagementEuropean Competition and Procurement

2020202020

2020

Bachelor Honours DegreeRequires 360 credits including a minimum of 240 at Level 5 or above and 120 at level 6. Bachelor Honours Degree with sandwichRequires 480 credits including a minimum of 360 at level 5 and 120 at level 6.Bachelor DegreeRequires 320 credits including a minimum of 200 at Level 5 or above and 80 at level 6.

Level 5 OptionalBN2830 Industrial Experience 120

Level 5 BN2001BN2017BN2018BN2104BN2105

BN2988BN2989

Construction Technology 2Production Economics 2AProduction Economics 2BConstruction Law 2Management and Project PlanningProfessional Practice 2A:QSProfessional Practice 2B:QS

2010102020

2020

Diploma of Higher EducationRequires 240 credits including a minimum of 120 at Level 5 or above

Level 4 BN1101BN1102BN1104BN1105BN1991BN1992

Construction Technology 1Sustainable Environment 1Law for the Built EnvironmentManagement & EconomicsProfessional Practice 1AProfessional Practice 1B

202020202020

Certificate of Higher EducationRequires 120 credits at Level 4 or above

15. Personal Development Planning

Students are required to establish a personal development programme along the lines of a portfolio of work and reports to identify their professional development across the programme.PDP is developed across the degree via interaction with their personal tutor who will monitor progression at regular intervals. In the professional practice modules the student will be encouraged to review and reflect upon progression and to develop an awareness of the personal and professional needs to reflect and develop skills relevant to the role of chartered surveyor. PDP will contribute towards the professional development programme for chartered surveyors as such a free on line software aid is available which is known as RAPID and which provides a specific PDP tool for use by students.16. Admissions criteria

The minimum entry requirements for the course are:

240 UCAS tariff points (12 unit profile, which must be made up from one of the following configurations): Two A2 level subjects or equivalent One double award VCE Advanced level or equivalent BTEC National Diploma/Certificate - Pass with Merits

AND GCSE – English Language / Mathematics at grade C or above.

Equivalent qualifications are welcome including UCLan’s access and foundation courses.Applicants who do not satisfy the standard minimum entry requirement can be admitted on the basis of equivalent prior experience or learning details of which can be found at: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/accreditation/index.phpThe course is subject to the University’s Admissions Policy & Code of Practice which can be

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accessed at the following link: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/information/services/sss/admissions/index.php

The admission criteria are consistent with the requirements of the accrediting bodies, and are also common across all courses in surveying, offering in particular RICS accreditation. Non-standard entry and mature students will be considered for the course at the discretion of the course team and on the understanding that the RICS admission requirements are not compromised.

Applications will be considered for advanced entry to Level 5 (Year 2 of the full-time and Year 3 of the RICS accredited programmes in the UK) where students have completed an HNC/D in Construction, or similar course and have achieved a pass with a full merit profile in each module taken or equivalent.

Specific Entry requirements for direct entry to Level 6 only at the University of Central Lancashire (Preston Campus) – British College of Applied Studies (BCAS), Sri Lanka and Yaba College of Technology (YabaTec), Nigeria – NON RICS ACCREDITED PROGRAMME.

Students holding the HND in Quantity Surveying from either BCAS or YabaTec may enter directly into the Level 6 only (final year full time) of the programme, but will NOT be eligible for RICS accreditation. Students will enrol under a DIFFERENT COURSE CODE from the RICS accredited programme in order to clearly distinguish between the accredited and non accredited routes.

Specific Entry requirements for Direct entry to Level 6 only VTC, Hong Kong Only

Higher Diploma graduates possessing the following qualifications are eligible to apply for this course:

VTC

1. A VTC Higher Diploma in Surveying; Building Studies; Construction Engineering and Management; Civil Engineering and Urban Renewal, Building Inspection and Maintenance

* As the programme is both taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to demonstrate a proficient level of fluency in the language for their studies at IELTS 6 or TOFEL 550 or equivalent.

Exceptionally, candidates who do not satisfy the requirement of the above may be admitted to the programme at the discretion of the School of Built & Natural Environment of the University, subject to interview and assessment of commitment.

Applicants may be invited to attend an interview to determine their ability, experience, commitment and potential to benefit from the course of study

17. Key sources of information about the programme

www.rics.org.ukwww.uclan.ac.uk/information/courses/bsc_hons_commercial_mgmt_quantity_surveying.php

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18. Curriculum Skills MapPlease tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed

LevelModule Code Module Title

Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O)

Programme Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Subject-specific Skills Thinking Skills

Other skills relevant to employability and

personal development

A1 A2 A3 A4 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 C2 C3 C4 D1 D2 D3 D4

e.g.

LEV

EL 6

BN3010 Project Management COMP BN3017 Expenditure Planning and Control COMP BN3050 Construction Law 3 COMP BN3060 Project Analysis and Appraisal COMP BN3990 Dissertation C BN3040 Facilities Management O

BN3319European Competition and Procurement O

BN2830 Industrial Experience O

e.g.

LEV

EL 5

BN2001 Construction Technology 2 COMP BN2017 Production Economics 2A COMP BN2018 Production Economics 2B COMP BN2014 Construction Law 2 COMP BN2105 Management and Project Planning COMP BN2988 Professional Practice 2A:QS COMP BN2989 Professional Practice 2B:QS COMP

e.g.

LEV

EL 4

BN1101 Construction Technology 1 COMP BN1102 Sustainable Environment 1 COMP BN1104 Law for the Built Environment COMP BN1105 Management & Economics COMP BN1991 Professional Practice 1A COMP BN1992 Professional Practice 1B COMP

Note: Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks