Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Architectural Technology - College of North West London
Dec 09, 2007
Institution: College of North West London
Awarding Body: University of Westminster
Course Overview
The course is specifi cally designed for a student in full-time employment who would like to study on a part-time basis and is designed to provide a broad technical knowledge of all aspects of Architectural Technology.
The student can follow a career in a variety of fi elds including Construction Management, Facilities Management, Building Control, Building Design, Building Surveying, and Quantity Surveying.
By combining valuable work experience with the academic structure of a degree
programme, the student can acquire the right skills and knowledge for employment, a career, or progress to an Honours Degree programme.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Level 4:
- Construction Communication and Graphical Skills
- Design and Technology
- Site Measurement and Surveying
- Internal Environment
- WBL Design and Quality Studies
- Use of Materials
- WBL Management of the Built Environment
- Procurement Tendering and Estimating
Level 5:
- Construction Technology and Materials Applications
- Structural Concepts and Applications
- Statutory and Legal Control
- Law
- Development Economics and Cost Planning
- Concepts for Design
- Contract Practice
- WBL Integrated Design Project
The student can gain academic credits for work in parts of the industry that are relevant to their degree.
Assessment
The methods of assessment will vary between the subjects, but generally include
coursework, group and individual assignments, presentations and end of module tests of a practical and written nature.
Progression Route
The successful completion of a Foundation Degree will allow the student to progress onto Level 6 of a full Honours Degree programme at the University of Westminster. It may typically take another two years of part-time study to complete the Honours Degree programme.
Entry Requirements
The student will have to meet at least one of the following requirements: an NVQ, a mature crafts background without an advanced qualifi cation, or industrial experience.
Programme Details
Start Date: October
Location: Willesden
Study Options: The course is part-time. One day each week, between 9:00am – 6:15pm
Fees: To be confirmed
Enquiries and how to apply
Contact: Mike Penton (Foundation Degree Programmes Manager)
Tel: 020 8208 5355
Email: michael.penton@cnwl.ac.uk
URL: www.cnwl.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A – part-time course
WL LLN Reference
3.1 S CN FD 0508 V2
