MSc Offsite Housing Construction

Module: 7CN001

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

This module will develop construction project skills, identify, review and analyse project management best practice guidelines and discuss aspects of planning and controlling projects. Evaluation of industry techniques and tools, using manual and computer methods for planning and control will be undertaken.

Module: 7AT003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

Building Information Modelling (or BIM) is fast becoming an integral aspect of the construction industry. This new approach goes beyond the norms of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and opens up the possibility to integrate 3D modelling and digital information into the entire construction process. In this module you will critically investigate and analyse the theory behind BIM and how it is implemented throughout all phases of the design and construction process. We will look at the financial and business benefits that BIM can offer and how new emerging technologies and standards impact on its application for designers, constructors and facilities managers. In addition we will also look at the practical implementation of BIM through the use of industry standard software tools.

Module: 7CN028

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

The aim of this module is to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of housing construction for the 21st century. The module will review strategic level requirements surrounding the need for housing, in respect to regulatory frameworks as well as developing an understanding of how the form and function that housing should adapt to suit changing demographics. Drawing a range of multidisciplinary sources including urban planning, architecture, geography, sociology, technology and issues around brownfield regeneration, the module will understand how the nature of housing will evolve. From this, the module will identify how emerging materials and construction processes can be exploited to meet the needs of future houses and will identify how emerging technologies can be implemented for the sustainable design, construction and operation of future houses.

Module: 7ET023

Credits: 60

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

The MSc Dissertation enables you to undertake an in-depth individual research project in an area directly linked to your subject area and interests. This will ensure that you undertake scholarly work that further develops an aspect of the taught material and thereby contributes to your personal development and training towards professional practice. This module evidences your transformation from undergraduate to master’s level achievement through the process and production of a recognised research output in your subject area.

Module: 7CN029

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

.This module will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of innovation and how innovation can be managed in the offsite construction process. The concept of innovation will be explored including discussion of typologies, prevailing standards for managing innovation and the differentiation between push and pull innovation management. The implications of innovation on offsite construction will then be explored in more depth including the core need for innovation in housebuilding and how quality can be maintained. Drivers and barriers of innovation in offsite construction will be analysed, including issues around managing this in relation to the product, business, process and organisation.

Module: 7ET022

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

By studying this module you will develop the personal and professional skills required to design and undertake research in your chosen subject area at post graduate level.

Module: 7CN005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Distance Learning

The strategic management of the business case for programmes and projects from the concept, design and definition stages through to implementation of the built or finished product. Strategic advice and management to and for the client including finance and investment.

You will have the opportunity to engage with a range of learning approaches during the course of your study. The focus of the course is online delivery where you will have the opportunity to take part in collaborative lectures and seminars. This will be supported by online lectures and workshops from industry practitioners and have the opportunity to discuss your projects with them to gain real world insight into the problems you are trying to solve. These will be underpinned by staff from MOBIE.

Supporting the online delivery will be the use of our Virtual Learning Platform – Canvas. This will provide a workspace for you to engage in a range of learning activities with both tutors and your peer group. This will include both synchronous and asynchronous learning activities including live, interactive lecture broadcasts, online collaborative tasks and individual learning activities.

You will gain the following skills from the course:

Application of BIM in off-site construction

Construction Processes in off-site

Design considerations for off-site

Management issues in off-site construction

Production Technology in offsite

Discrete Event Simulation Modelling in offsite

Automation and 3D printing in offsite construction

• Application of BIM in off-site construction
• Construction Processes in off-site
• Design considerations for off-site
• Management issues in off-site construction
• Production Technology
• Discrete Event Simulation Modelling
• Automation and 3D printing

Location Mode Fee Year Home/EU Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 Home/EU Part-time Distance Learning £3200 per year 2020-21 Home Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 Home Part-time Distance Learning £3275 per year 2021-22 International Full time Distance Learning £6400 per year 2020-21 International Full time Distance Learning £6550 per year 2021-22 International Part-time Distance Learning £3200 per year 2020-21

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

A Bachelor Honours degree (2.2 or above) in a Construction related discipline from a UK University or overseas equivalent., or if you have a compatible non-cognate Degree and/or have relevant industrial experience you may be considered by the Course Leader.

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Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £11,750 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.

Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.

Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.

Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount