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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

TEAR-AWM21: MSc Modern Building Design

Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MODERN BUILDING DESIGN

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 60


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50432 Professional development through the design process 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50433 Building information modelling (BIM) and the design process 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50437 Regulations codes and certification 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50434 Building physics visualisation tools 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50436 Low carbon building envelopes 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR40425 Materials engineering in construction 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50435 Dynamic modelling tools 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50439 Research methods & professional practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 3 (Summer): Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50440 Professional practice placement 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Year 2

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
  • Programme progression requirement: 50%
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 60


Semester 1: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50441 Research dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits

Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.