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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Programme Catalogue 2020/21


TEAR-AWM33: MSc Modern Building Design

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

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

[Page last updated: 30 September 2020]

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • PG Diploma
    • PG Certificate
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 14 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50471 Principles of construction project management 10 credits       [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50472 Professional and research skills for the construction industry 10 credits       [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] Further information on credits
AR50474 Integrated delivery of low carbon buildings 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50475 Multidisciplinary project 10 credits       [equivalent to 20 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50477 Dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 3 (Summer): Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR50476 Professional practice placement 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 2020/21 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2021/22 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.
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