Building Engineering BSc Honours

Our construction courses share a common Year 1, so students interact with those studying different pathways, gain some knowledge of the work of all professionals working in the construction industry, providing a common knowledge base and promoting the interdisciplinary nature of the modern construction industry. Throughout the course, construction technology and management remain central, the issue of health and safety is addressed, and the importance of sustainability is considered.
All of our courses are delivered using an enquiry-based blended learning approach involving workshops, lectures, tutorials and independent study. Our technology-enhanced learning supports independent study via synchronous online lectures, tutorials and seminars, which are captured and stored to enable you to revisit sessions online after the event. We assess your learning through a variety of methods including project work, essays and exams.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Technology 1 – Construction Technology and Surveying
Technology 2 – Building Design & Environmental Engineering
Technology 3 – Building Science and Structures
Management 1 – Built Environment and Graduate Attributes
Management 2 – Project, Commercial and Organisational Environment
Design 1 – Design Principles
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Technology 4 – Fabric and Performance
Technology 5 – Building Services Engineering
Technology 6 – Structures Principles
Management 3 – Commercial, Legal and Organisational Management
Management 4 – Construction Project Based Learning
Design 2 – Design Project 1
Year 3 (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Technology 7 – Sustainable Design and Construction
Technology 8 – Refurbishment and Maintenance
Design 3 – Design Project & Fire Safety
Management 7 – Construction Managements
Management 6 – Professional Practice
Management 10 – Sustainable Development and Lean Construction
This list is indicative of what you will study on this course. For more specific and detailed module information please refer to full course document.
The Course content.
is listed by year, corresponding to the full-time mode of study. If you study part-time you will study the same content, spread over five years.
Course team
You will be taught by full-time academics and visiting lecturers with industry experience and professional qualifications. The teaching team includes:
Dr Masi Farjadmand, Course Leader
Malcolm Smith, Senior Lecturer, Department of Property and Construction
Professional recognition
This course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
"CABE is proud to accredit the degree programmes within the built environment at the University of Westminster. This brings us closer to talented students who will build their global future as Chartered Building Engineers and as other professionals within the industry." Chartered Association of Building Engineers.
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