Principles of Structures and Building Fabrics

Module Description

Different construction projects have different technological, structural and engineering requirements. A simple house differs significantly from a high-rise building, or an infrastructural building or a highway. The same applies to the electrical and mechanical services requirements of different types of projects, as indeed to the architectural features.

Construction project managers must be aware of these different requirements and appreciate the need for such requirements and how the different disciplines must come together to ensure that the project outcome will be achieved.

This module will introduce students to the various building technologies used in modern construction projects, the design aspects behind these methods and materials used.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who wish to apply for the B.Sc. Top-Up degree must possess the following:

• a full qualification at MQF Level 5 with 120 ECTS in a discipline related to this programme.

Candidates who wish to apply for the Level 6 Award must possess the following:

• a qualification at MQF Level 5 in a discipline related to this programme;

OR

• any other qualification at MQF Level 5 and 3 years’ work experience within the construction industry.

Target Audience

This course is targeted at:

• professionals within the construction industry with a full Level 5 qualification in construction-related studies, seeking to achieve a B.Sc. Top-Up degree;

• professionals within the construction industry seeking professional and academic advancement, leading to a Level 6 Award.

Career Paths

The possible positions for which this programme aims to prepare you for include:

• construction project manager
• construction project supervisor
• construction manager
• construction supervisor

How you’ll be assessed

This is a part-time programme and will typically take 20 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 11 modules and the dissertation. Candidates reading for the Level 6 Award are only required to complete the first 10 modules.

The method of assessment is assignment-based.

The course comprises:
• 6 lectures per module;
• 3-hour lectures (evening);
• 12 hours of online content per module, comprising asynchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos.