Programme Specifications

Programme summary

1. Programme Aims

A1. To provide a high quality educational experience that develops and sustains students' knowledge of building information modelling and project management in the construction industry 

A2. To facilitate the development of students’ skillset relating to construction management and modelling of built environment assets including energy efficiency and lifecycle costs 

A3. To provide the opportunity to learn how to effectively use modelling software tools.

2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:

• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) (2014) Part A: Setting and Maintaining Academic Standards: The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies, QAA, Gloucester. 

• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) (2015) Subject Benchmark Statement: Master’s Degree in Business and Management, QAA, Gloucester. 

• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) (2015) Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering, QAA, Gloucester 

• Engineering Council (2014) The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes: UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competencies, The Engineering Council, 

• The Education Framework for Masters Degree Programmes by the CIOB (2010) contains Learning Outcomes under the categories of Generic Outcomes, Skills, Dissertation, Construction Environment, and Construction Technology. 

• The Global Accreditation policy and processes by the RICS (July 2018, draft v.8) 

• Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) (2015) Characteristics Statement: Master's Degree.

3. Programme Learning Outcomes

3.1 Knowledge and Understanding

On successful completion of the programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: 

K1. The principles of advanced design and construction and the contemporary methods and processes used to manage complex temporary multiple organisations (projects)

K2. Digital design and management of complex intelligent buildings

K3. The principles and application of advanced Information Modelling for construction project management

K4. The fundamentals of research, research methods and the processes of research

K5. Management of costs and value in construction

K6. Building performance evaluation and energy efficiency methods and approaches

K7. Professional and ethical conduct in engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct.

3.2 Skills and other attributes

a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

C1. Critically evaluate building performance demands and solutions

C2. Critically analyse disparate forms of relevant literature to inform ability to solve problems

C3. Independently use research and writing skills to articulate arguments, choices and findings from executing research

C4. Design and appraise information models of building

C5. Critically appraise design & project management approaches for construction

C6. Integrate knowledge of design & management with information modelling

b. Subject-specific practical skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

P1. Use and apply contemporary software for modelling and management of information within projects including Employer’s Information Requirements and BIM Execution Planning

P2. Use a range of decision support tools and management skills to provide solution for projects

P3. Apply Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) to construction project designs and management decisions

P4. Collect and critically analyse information and data for advanced design and project management

P5. Synthesize relevant information to develop arguments and positions around contemporary subject specific problems and issues

c. Key transferable skills:

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to: 

T1. Communicate using a variety forms including reports, essays, presentations and critiques

T2. Collate and critically review data and present findings

T3. Independently conduct research

T4. Work effectively as a team member to achieve goals

T5. Explore and solve complex problems

T6. Interact and liaise effectively with staff, colleagues and industrial contacts

T7. Effectively manage own time within a team environment

4. Programme structure

Outline structure for Full-Time study

SEMESTER ONE

Compulsory modules

SEMESTER TWO

Compulsory modules

 Option modules* – choose one 

*All optional module choice is subject to availability and timetabling

SEMESTER 1, SEMESTER 2 AND SUMMER PERIOD 

Outline structure for Part-Time Study 

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1

Compulsory modules

YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2

Compulsory modules

YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1

Compulsory modules

 YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2

Compulsory module

YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2

Option module*, choose one

*All optional module choice is subject to availability and timetabling

YEAR 3: SEMESTER 1, SEMESTER 2 AND SUMMER PERIOD

Compulsory module

5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award

In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements set out in Regulation XXI.

6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification

Not applicable.