• Extensive laboratory work to develop skills
• On site practice
• Professional skills
• International approach to subject
• Very experienced teaching staff
• Four year programme
• Associated development of professional English Language proficiency

Building Design integrates architecture and civil engineering. Subjects studied include key architectural perspectives and skills, essential elements of civil engineering such a as construction methods, properties of materials and environmental protection

• Extensive laboratory work to develop skills
• On site practice
• Professional skills
• International approach to subject
• Very experienced teaching staff
• Four year programme
• Associated development of professional English Language proficiency

There are no options. It is a four year programme, covering levels 0, 1, 2, and 3. Years 0, 1 and 2 are assessed in Russian. Year 3 is assessed in English.

Seminar/practical based workshop, studio, laboratory space, external visits, optional UK summer schools field programmes.

Most modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework and examination. In such cases there is a 50:50 weighting. It is necessary to pass all modules to proceed to the next year.

The course provides both knowledge and skill for those interested in pursuing a career in the construction of the built environment.

By studying a double award and gaining proficiency in English students greatly enhance their future prospects

The built environment, the complexities of providing the infrastructure necessary for modern life, the way technology can help society and how to understand the needs of users

Solving problems by using thinking skills, materials and practical techniques

To understand how modern infrastructure can be created to meet the needs of a global society

Students might find employment with municipal and national government bodies, specialist consultancies of various kinds and construction companies. Students might also take further, masters level qualifications or undertake a PhD

• Development tutors
• Professional skills training
• Research skills training
• Development of a profile attractive to potential employers
• Extensive laboratory and practical activities throughout the course

• Opportunities for London based summer schools
• Language development
• Development of international perspectives

• Provide up to date professional knowledge and skills
• Inculcate an innovative forward looking world view in successful students
• Develop eclectic research skills
• Enhance the employability of our students

All learning outcomes are covered in the programme’s single honours route.

Knowledge

• Physical characteristics of the substrates used in building and construction
• Relevant history, philosophy and context
• Different methods for conducting work in construction and the built environment         

Thinking skills

• Analysis of complex situations
• Integration of information from different sources
• Problem definition and problem solving

Subject-Based Practical skills

• Drawing and representing objects and concepts ideas
• Surveying and planning
• Testing material and concept

Skills for life and work (general skills)

• Team based working
• High Level computing skills
• Dealing with conflicting demands on time and resource

The typical duration of this programme is four years full-time

The teaching year begins in September and ends in June.  A typical student registered in a full-time attendance mode will study the equivalent of 120 credits over the year. 

Semester A – Will run from September to December (Exams to take place In January)

Semester B – Will run from February to June (Exam to take place in June)

In order to gain anhonoursdegree you will need to obtain 480 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain anordinary degreeyou will need to obtain a minimum of 300 credits including:

• A minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher
• A minimum of 120 credits at level two or higher
• A minimum of  60 credits at level three or higher

In order to gain aDiploma of Higher Educationyou will need to obtain at least 240 credits including a minimum of 120 credits at level one or higher and 120 credits at level two or higher. Please note this award is in Russian.

In order to gain aCertificate of Higher Educationyou will need to obtain 120 credits at level one or higher.  Please note this award is in Russian.

In order to gain an Associate Certificate you will need to obtain a minimum if 20 credits at level one or higher

Degree Classification

Where a student is eligible for an Honours degree, and has gained a minimum of 240 UEL credits at level 2 or level 3 on the programme, including a minimum of 120 UEL credits at level 3, the award classification is determined by calculating:

and applying the mark obtained as a percentage, with all decimals points rounded up to the nearest whole number, to the following classification

Knowledge is developed through

• Lectures and Seminars
• Assignments
• Projects
• Use of IT
• Professional Institutions

Thinking skills are developed through

• Analytical assessment of data
• Solving tutorial problems
• Critical assessment of information
• Problem solving practical applications
• Design and research projects

Practical skills are developed through

• Laboratory and experimental work
• Drawing and design
• Field course and site visits

Skills for life and work (general skills) are developed through

• Interactive communication exercises
• Individual  and group working sessions

Knowledge is assessed by

• Timed constrained examinations
• Laboratory and Field work exercises
• Assignments and project work

Thinking skills are assessed by

• Approach to solving problems
• Analysis of alternative solutions
• Practical solutions to complex tasks

Practical skills are assessed by

• Laboratory Reports and Experimental assessment
• Group Survey work
• Application to practical problem-solving

Skills for life and work (general skills) are assessed by

• Oral Presentations
• Written communication exercise
• Drawing, sketching and design

Before this programme started, the following was checked:

• there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
• adequate resources would be in place;
• the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
• the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
• the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
• the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.

This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.

The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:

• external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
• statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
• student feedback.

Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation.  The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee.

Once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists.  The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions.  The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.

This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff).  The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality.  The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.

The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner.  External examiners have two primary responsibilities:

• To ensure the standard of the programme;
• To ensure that justice is done to individual students.

External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:

• Approving exam papers/assignments;
• Attending assessment boards;
• Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks;
• Ensuring that regulations are followed;
• Providing feedback through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.

The following methods for gaining student feedback are used on this programme:

• Module evaluations
• Student representation on programme committees (meeting 6 times  year)
• Student/Staff consultative committee (meeting 3 times a year

Students are notified of the action taken through:

• circulating the minutes of the programme committee
• a newsletter published three times a year
• providing details on the programme notice board

The following methods are used for gaining the views of other interested parties:

• Questionnaires to former students
• Annual student satisfaction questionnaire
• Industrial liaison committee
• Placements Officer