Masters' Programmes - University of Salford

School of the Built Environment 

Masters’ Programmes 

(MSc/PgDip/PgCert) 

Partner university

Masters Programmes 

Digital Architectural Design 

3 3 3 3 

The Built Environment for Healthcare programme is aimed at built 

BIM and Integrated Design 

3 3 3 3 3 3 

environment and healthcare professionals involved with planning, 

Urban Design 

3 3 3 3 3 

procurement, design, construction and operation/facilities management of 

Accessibility & Inclusive Design* 

3 3 3 3 x3 

healthcare environments. The programme covers the range of approaches 

Project Management in Construction 3 3 3 3 

3 

used in the healthcare sector to procure and manage projects including PFI, 

Construction Management* 

3 

3 3 

LIFT and Procure 21. 

Quantity Surveying 

3 3 3 3 

Our Quantity school Surveying is (Mechanical involved & Electrical) in a national 3 multi-million 3 pound 3 healthcare research3 

programme, 

Real Estate & Property 

aimed 

Management 

at delivering improved 

3 3 

healthcare infrastructure, which will 

3 

3 

continuously 

Real Estate Development 

inform the programme 3 content. 

3 3 The programme 

3 

may be 

3 

completed 

Corporate Real Estate 

from 

& Facilities 

anywhere 

Management 

in the 

3 

world 

3 

without 

3 

any 

3 

UK attendance. 

3 

Construction Law & Practice* 

3 3 3 3 

The Professional Doctorate 

MSc 

3 

PgDip 

PgCert 

Full-time 

(on campus) 

refer to page 25 & 26 for details 

Accelerated 

distance 

learning 

Part-time 

(on campus) 

Part-time 

distance 

learning 

Minimum programme study duration by months 

SEPTEMBER INTAKE 

FULL-TIME CAMPUS-TAUGHT OR 

ACCELERATED DISTANCE LEARNING 

PART-TIME CAMPUS TAUGHT OR 

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING 

MSc 

PgDip 

PgCert 

MSc 

PgDip 

PgCert 

12 8 

4 

28 

20 

8 

*Construction Law & Practice/Construction Management 

MSc: 24 months PgDip: 16 Months PgCert: 8 months 

*Accessibility and Inclusive Design MSc: 32 months 

JANUARY INTAKE 

FULL-TIME CAMPUS-TAUGHT OR 

ACCELERATED DISTANCE LEARNING 

PART-TIME CAMPUS TAUGHT OR 

ONLINE DISTANCE LEARNING 

MSc 

PgDip 

PgCert 

MSc 

PgDip 

PgCert 

16 

12 

4 

32 

24 

12 

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The School of the Built Environment (SOBE) is a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence for Built Environment 

study and research. We offer a comprehensive range of world class, management focused and, professionally accredited postgraduate 

programmes, developed in partnership with the Built Environment industries and the Professional Bodies. Our aim is to develop ever 

more highly skilled and innovative managers, able to take on the challenges of the future. Most programmes have intakes twice a year 

in January and September. 

Some of our programmes are designed to equip recent or aspiring entrants to the Built Environment sector with key skills. Other 

programmes offer existing practitioners the opportunity of further highly advanced professional development. All reflect the very latest 

thinking and practice in their sectors and benefit from our widely acclaimed research work. Where eligible our full MSc programmes 

are accredited by the relevant professional bodies - students successfully completing the full masters programme are 

granted exemption from academic examination requirements for entry to the profession. 

We offer a variety of study modes to suit individual circumstances including the opportunity to combine study, with your career, by 

studying part-time on campus or via online distance learning. In our well established internet enabled interactive learning environment 

students work through downloaded programme material at their own pace, access the University’s library resources, interact with tutors 

and fellow students, submit coursework, and check assessment results. A demonstration video of this system can be viewed on 

our website www.sobe.salford.ac.uk 

Programmes Entry Requirements 

Applications for most programmes will normally be accepted from 

candidates who have: 

n A minimum of a second class undergraduate honours degree in a 

relevant discipline; Or 

n A minimum of a second class undergraduate honours degree in a non 

cognate discipline and significant relevant work experience; Or 

n A recognised appropriate professional qualification; Or 

n Alternative significant and relevant experience, and/or qualifications. 

(Such candidates will be individually assessed for entry). 

Additional specific programme entry requirements 

Digital Architectural Design Programme 

n 

Quantity Surveying (M&E) Programme 

n Applicants should normally posess a cognate degree and M&E QS 

experience; Or 

n A non cognate degree and significant M&E QS experience 

Construction Law and Practice Programme 

n LLM award only: Applicants must possess a minimum of a second class 

undergraduate qualifying law degree; Or 

n 

Applicants should additionally possess basic CAD skills and are 

required to submit a portfolio of design work. (see page 3). 

A recognised appropriate professional legal qualification. 

Important Information 

Application 

Application may be made online from our web site. You may apply at any 

time, however, we strongly encourage you to apply not less than 2 

months prior to your intended start date. If you will complete your 

bachelor’s degree in the next 12 months, you can reserve your place. We 

will confirm your place when you send us your final degree results. 

English Language Requirements 

If your undergraduate degree was not taught in English, you must 

provide evidence of your English language ability. You will need a 

minimum of IELTS 6, or an equivalent qualification, such as TOEFL. If your 

current English language qualification is below this level, you may be able 

to take one of the many pre-sessional English programmes in our School 

of Languages. (Visit www.languages.salford.ac.uk/efl) 

Fees, bursaries, scholarships and accommodation 

Fees 

Visit http://www.sobe.salford.ac.uk 

International Bursaries and Scholarships 

Visit www.salford.ac.uk/international/scholarships for details 

Accommodation 

Visit www.accommodation.salford.ac.uk 

Accessibility & Inclusive Design 

n An honours undergraduate degree third class and above; Or 

n A recognized appropriate professional qualification, such as full 

membership of an appropriate professional institution eg RICS, CIOB, 

RIBA or COT 

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Digital Architectural Design 

(MSc/PgDip) 

This programme is intended primarily for graduate students and practitioners 

in the field of architecture, engineering and construction who wish to broaden 

their knowledge about state-of-the-art digital and media technologies and 

their application to architectural design. Students explore complex design 

phenomena, geometrical and generative digital design concepts, digital 

collaboration and also experiment with new digital fabrication technologies. 

Programme modes 

Full-time on campus 

Part-time on campus 

*subject to viable student numbers 

Programme start dates* 

January and September 


Awards: 

Master of Science (180 credits) 

Or Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) 

The final award certificate does not 

state the mode of delivery 

Portfolio - applicants are required to submit a portfolio of design work 

Your portfolio allows us to assess your potential to benefit from the programme by giving us an idea of your capacity to draw, model, make things, 

think creatively, manipulate form and organise information and ideas. It should include your best and most recent representative work whether from 

study, professional work and/or self-initiated projects. If you participated as a team member in a project which you want to include in your portfolio, 

you should clarify your role in producing the included material. 

Your portfolio can include any combination of architectural design, speculative projects, art, buildings, research, freehand drawings, technical drawings, 

computer drawings, photographs, etc. If you have had a diverse educational or professional background, you should include work that would best 

show the wider scope and development of your career. 

Your portfolio should be named, dated and presented thematically in a single easily accessible form indicating any software you have used. Bound or 

loose-leaf sheets are acceptable, as well as digital portfolios formatted as a single PowerPoint or PDF. Physical models or installation work should be 

submitted as good quality photographs. 

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Programme Structure and 

Assessment 

The Master’s programme consists of 3 taught 

and 2 studio modules then either a Research 

Methods module and Dissertation or a Design 

Briefing and Research by Design project. The 

studio-based modules challenge creativity and 

imagination through a design project and are 

studied in conjunction with the taught modules 

which provide the underpinning knowledge. 

The modules are delivered over a 15-week 

period. All modules are assessed through 

written coursework. 

Available Modules 

Theory of Digital Design 

(15 Credits – taught module): 

You investigate advanced digital design models, 

generative design, performance-based design, 

simulation, parametric design and fabrication 

processes and their impact on architectural 

design. 

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n 

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Theoretical, technological and cultural 

foundations of design thinking 

Architectural form/tectonics and 

representational media 

The evolution of design methods and 

emerging practices 

Evolution of digital discourse in Architecture 

Digital Design Strategies 

and Techniques 

(15 Credits – taught module): 

Offers the opportunity to understand various 

digital technologies and the principles of 

current systems including generative 

techniques, parametric technology, 3D printing, 

fabrication and information models. (Software 

used includes Generative Components, 

Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Microstation, 

3D Max, etc.) 

n 

n 

n 

n 

n 

n 

Fundamentals of design, visualisation and 

representation 

Contemporary techniques in Digital 

Architectural Design 

Digital design processes and emerging 

methodologies 

Case studies of creative applications in 

architectural and urban contexts 

Generative, parametric and algorithmic 

design strategies 

Virtual and physical prototyping 

Advanced Technologies for 

Collaborative Design 

(30 Credits – taught module) 

Explores the impact of synchronous and 

asynchronous design communication and 

collaboration technologies and investigates the 

extent to which various technological tools 

facilitate generation, representation, 

rationalization, materialization and fabrication 

of design artefacts in collaborative and 

multidisciplinary settings. 

n 

n 

n 

n 

n 

n 

Contemporary techniques in Collaborative 

Design 

CAD/CAM paradigm and mass 

customization in architectural production 

File-to-Factory Processes (e.g.3D printer and 

Laser-Cutting technologies) 

Fundamentals of BIM and GIS in architectural 

design 

Collaborative knowledge modelling in 

design 

Mixed, augmented and virtual reality 

applications in design 

Hybrid Architecture 

(30 credits – studio module): 

We explore new hybrid forms and spaces, 

including interactive and responsive designs and 

their associated techniques and design issues 

such as social, cultural and environmental 

impact. 

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n 

n 

n 

n 

Analytical study of contemporary design 

cases 

Formulation of design problems 

Schematic design 

Design development 

Design presentation 

Virtual City 

(30 credits – studio module): 

We examine using emerging digital media and 

digital technologies to generate and 

communicate new design ideas. 

n 

n 

n 

n 

n 

Urban design in the digital age 

Objective and subjective readings 

Modeling paradigms in urban design 

Critical analysis of projects (Application of 

VR, CAAD and GIS in urban design) 


Then - either 

Research Methods (15 credits) 

Prepares students to undertake research at 

postgraduate level by engaging in good 

research planning, appraisal of a range of 

research methods and understanding the 

importance of ethics and the relevance of this 

to the research process. 

And 

Dissertation (45 credits) 

This module allows learners to undertake a 

dissertation on a specific research topic related 

to the programme of study. You will engage in 

constructive research; empirical, theoretical or 

doctrinal research; or other types of recognised 

research whilst applying an ethical approach. 

Or 

Design Briefing (15 credits) 

Provides the opportunity for students to 

demonstrate good “design research” planning 

at postgraduate level through the application of 

recognised design research strategies, 

techniques, and methodologies as well as how 

to produce a “design proposal” for research on 

a specific topic. 

And 

Research by Design (45 credits) 

This module allows students to undertake 

descriptive and exploratory research in a 

particular design context by applying recognised 

“research by design” methodologies and 

techniques to produce a sustained and logical 

argument. You will conduct research through 

design in a particular architectural and/or urban 

context; plan and propose new design 

variations and critically evaluate their impact. 

Please Advanced also Technologies refer to pages for 1 and 2 for important information. 

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BIM and Integrated Design 


The programme addresses currently emerging needs of new skills for 

architects, designers and project managers: efficient multidisciplinary 

collaboration through the design and construction processes enabling the 

delivery of integrated design and delivery solutions with the support of 

advanced technologies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM). 

The programme will support professionals in responding to current and future 

challenges in client expectations and societal needs, which are pushing 

professionals to improved integration and coordination of formerly separate 

roles and responsibilities for the financial, environmental and social 

performance of the buildings throughout their whole lifecycle. 



part time on campus 

Part-time via online 

learning 






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Or Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) 



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Assessment 

The Masters’ programme consists of 4/5 taught 

modules followed by either a Research Methods 

module and Dissertation or a Design Briefing 

and Research by Design project. The modules 

are delivered over a 15 week period. Most 

modules are assessed through written 

coursework. 

Core Taught Modules 

Design Collaboration and 

Management of Integrated 

Projects (30 credits, Semester 1) 

n Building industry challenges and 

opportunities 

n The business value of BIM and integrated 

design 

n Design collaboration 

n Integrated project delivery 

n Lean design and construction 

n Lifecycle management and BIM 

Building Information Modelling 

Theory and Practice (30 credits, 

Semester 1) 

n The concept of BIM 

n BIM deployment strategies 

n Design and construction process for BIM 

n BIM tools in design 

n Interoperability, IFCs, parametric modelling 

and BIM 

n Building information exchange 

n Data sharing and design integration 

n BIM, energy efficiency and sustainability 

Lean Integrated Design and 

Production (30 credits, Semester 2) 

n Integrating people, process and technology 

n Lean construction/production 

n Continuous improvement 

n Process design and implementation 

n 

n 

Process mapping analysis 

Integrating project life cycles 

Optional Taught Modules 

Either 

Advanced Technologies for 

Collaborative Design (30 credits, 

Semester 2) (taught module) 

n Contemporary techniques in Collaborative 

Design 

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n 

n 

n 

CAD/CAM paradigm and mass 

customization in architectural production 

File-to-Factory Processes (e.g.3D printer and 

Laser-Cutting technologies) 

Fundamentals of BIM and GIS in 

architectural design 

Collaborative knowledge modeling in 

design 

Mixed, augmented and virtual reality 

applications in design 

Or 

Building Performance Simulation & 

Analysis (15 credits, Semester 2) 

n Role of design modeling 

n Environmental and energy modeling 

software 

n Simulating building performance 

n Communicating low carbon building Project 

And 

Sustainable Design Theory and 

Practice (15 credits, Semester 2) 

n Sustainable urban development theory 

n Sustainable building design 

n Visioning and sustainability assessment 

n Sustainable urban design community 

considerations 

n Sustainability appraisal 

n Good practice case studies and examples 

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Please also refer to pages 1 and 2 for important information. 


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Urban Design 


Ensuring sustainability and quality of life in urban and regional design 

involves both multi-disciplinary expertise and participatory processes. This 

programme, developed with the assistance of the UK Royal Town Planning 

Institute (RTPI), aims to develop physical digital design expertise in sustainable 

community design and policy, and will prepare students to collaborate 

effectively in multidisciplinary teams to address the challenges of revitalizing 

neighbourhoods, cities and regions. The programme explores issues around 

land-use, zoning, transportation and other infrastructure, mixed use 

development, neighbourhood design, urban geography, economics and policy 

and is intended for graduate Architecture and Urban Planning students as well 

as practitioners from these areas. 



Part-time on campus 





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Assessment 

The Masters’ programme consists of 5 taught 

modules followed by either a Research Methods 

module and Dissertation or a Design Briefing 

and Research by Design project. The modules 

are delivered over a 15-week period. All 

modules are normally assessed through written 

coursework. 


Place-making and Urban Design 

Practice (30 credits) 

The features of successful places and the role of 

historical and cultural context 

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n 

n 

Typology and morphology in urban design 

Elements and features of dwelling and 

community, people’s needs, sensory 

experience, health safety and security 

Sustainable neighbourhood and community 

strategies 

Case studies analysis and critical appraisal 

Communication and representation in 

re/development projects 

Urban Design Theory and Methods 

(30 credits) 

The features of successful places and the role of 

historical and cultural context 

Virtual City 

(30 credits – studio module) 

We examine using emerging digital media and 

digital technologies to generate and 

communicate new design ideas. 

n 

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n 

n 

n 

Urban design in the digital age 

Objective and subjective readings 

Modeling paradigms in urban design 

Critical analysis of projects (Application of 

VR, CAAD and GIS in urban design) 


Regeneration Project Planning and 

Management (15 credits) 

n Planning team formation and management 

n Master planning and design 

n Property valuation and use planning 

n Partnership and leadership 

n Stakeholder management 

n Managing organisational change 

Sustainable Design Theory and 


n Sustainable urban development theory 

n Sustainable urban design 

n Community considerations 

n Sustainability appraisal 

n Case studies 

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Urban Design Theories 

Diagnosis and contextual studies 

Urban design methods and techniques 

Current urban design practice 

Planning and the urban design process 

Case studies 













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Accessibility & Inclusive Design 


This programme is for students seeking to develop their knowledge of the 

barriers faced by people in accessing the environment and to learn how to 

make effective changes for improvement, including the contribution of 

assistive technologies. The programme will appeal to a wide range of students 

from different backgrounds including, but not limited to built environment, 

social care and healthcare professionals. 



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Accelerated online 

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Awards: 






Professional Recognition 

The National Register of Access Consultants 

(NRAC) do not validate programmes of study. 

However, for students wishing to apply 

to NRAC, the core competencies and 

experience objectives’ for an access consultant 

have been mapped to learning outcomes, such 

that the competencies required are covered in 

the programme. 

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Attendance 

The programme may be completed from 

anywhere in the world without any UK 

attendance. Whilst there is a minimal 

attendance requirement of a 4-day summer 

school to support Access Auditing and 

Consultancy, overseas based students may elect 

to take the Optional Independent Module, and 

would thereby avoid any compulsory 

attendance requirement. Other attendance 

requirements such as an introduction to the 

programme are optional. 


Assessment 

The programme can be studied as part time 

distance learning or as accelerated distance 

learning. The accelerated mode is designed for 

students able to dedicate significant time to the 

programme, applications will be scrutinised to 

ensure the student is able to devote sufficient 

time for study in this manner. The Masters’ programme 

consists of 4 taught modules 

followed by either a Research Methods module 

and Dissertation or a Design Briefing and 

Research by Design project. The modules are 

delivered over a 15-week period. All modules 

are normally assessed through written 

coursework. 


Design in the Built Environment 

(30 credits) 

n Design process overview 

n Analysing and responding to function 

n Technology and innovation 

n Aesthetics: visual quality and fashion 

n Sustainability issues 

n Economic and legal influences 

n Socio cultural and climatic factors 

n Appraisal techniques 

Designing for Accessibility and 

Inclusion (30 credits) 

n Models of disability and awareness training 

n Access to external and internal 

environments 

n Access to information 

n Emergency egress 

n Horizontal and vertical circulation 

n Cognition of the environment 

n Acoustics and audible cues 

n Visual cues, lighting & signage 

n Building management 

n User evaluation 

Rehabilitation and Assistive 

Technology in the Built 

Environment (30 credits) 

n Historical aspects AT application and 

rehabilitation 

n AT use versus social based models 

n Social economic and legal influences 

n Human factors 

n AT and rehabilitation applications and their 

selection 

n Implementation strategies 

n User trials and evaluation studies 

Access Auditing and Consultancy 

(30 credits) 

n Approaches to access auditing 

n Pricing & estimating for consultancy work 

n Designing a survey strategy 

n Interpreting architectural information 

n Construction technology 

n Problem-solving and lateral thinking 

n Surveying principles 

n Use of scientific instruments 

n Report writing & presentation skills 

Optional Independent Project 

(30 credits) 

n This module is designed to replace any of 

the above modules. This module offers 

students the chance to propose their own 

area of study topic, subject to tutor 

approval, in order to apply current 

knowledge and practice to an issue 

or problem. 

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Project Management in Construction 


This programme will transform an individual’s capability to make a significant 

input to business project management performance in any sector. It enables 

students to recognise the significance of process, technology and people to 

the success of projects; to more effectively lead, organise and plan projects; to 

analyse corporate practice and implement highly effective strategies for 

change. 




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Attendance 

The part-time online distance learning 

programme may be completed from anywhere 

in the world without any UK attendance. 


Assessment 


modules followed by a Research Methods 

module and Dissertation. The modules are 


are assessed through written coursework. 


Culture and People (30 credits) 

n Cultural change 

n Group and teams 

n Organisational development 

n Effective team working 

n Change management 

Procurement in Construction and 

Property (30 credits) 

n Contractual frameworks 

n Procuring design and construction services 

n Partnering strategies 

n Supply chain management 

n Supplier appraisal 

n E procurement 

Process and Project Systems 

(30 credits) 

n Construction as a manufacturing process 

n Lean, agile and flexible production systems 

n Management of risk and value 

n Generic process models 

n Tools and techniques 

Lean Integrated Design and 

Construction (30 credits) 

n Integrating people, process and technology 

n Lean construction/production 

n Continuous improvement 

n Process design and implementation 

n Process mapping analysis 

n Integrating project life cycles 

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Professional Accreditation 

The full Master award is accredited by the Royal 

Institution of Charted Surveyors (RICS) allowing 

exemption from RICS academic entry 

requirements. In addition the full Masters 

Programme is accredited by the Charted 

Institute of Building (CIOB). 



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Construction Management 

(MSc/PgDip) 

This programme is intended primarily for students wishing to develop their 

careers in the United Kingdom. The programme is mapped to the underpinning 

knowledge of Construction Management NVQ level 5 and is designed to 

support the attainment of the black/professional CSCS card in Construction 

Management. Students will learn to better organise and plan complex 

construction projects, to diagnose corporate problems and to effectively 

manage teams, procurement, finance and risk. 




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Attendance 

The online distance learning programme may 

be completed from anywhere in the world 

without any UK attendance. 

This programme is primarily intended for UK 

students. International students interested in 

this programme should refer instead to the 

Project Management in Construction 

programme with similar content. 


Assessment 



module and Dissertation. All modules are 

assessed through coursework projects. 

Assessment is driven by 'real world' problems 

aligned to the students workplace and job role. 

The core modules are delivered over a 15 week 

period. 


Project Management in the Built 


n Managing health, safety, welfare and 

environmental factors 

n Controlling projects 

n Managing project design 

n Managing project feedback and evaluating 

feedback 

Procurement in the Built 


n Project partnering 

n Managing invited tenders 

n Contracts and negotiation 

Finance & Risk Management in the 

Built Environment (30 Credits) 

n Managing project risks, opportunities, 

systems and teams 

n Managing factors affecting project 

feasibility 

n Managing bids and tenders 

n Managing financial expenditure and 

recovery 

People Management in the Built 

Environment (30 Credits) 

n Managing teams and individuals 

n Enhancing working relationships and 

developing staff 

n Managing disputes 

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requirements. In addition the full Masters 

Programme is accredited by the Charted 

Institute of Building (CIOB). 



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Quantity Surveying 

(MSc/PgDip) 

The Quantity Surveying programme aims to create quantity surveyors capable 

of understanding, procurement, financial and risk management and life cycle 

cost management in the construction industry. Students also develop skills and 

capabilities to integrate and improve teamwork in construction operations. 

Quantity Surveying (Mechanical & Electrical) 

(MSc/PgDip) 

The Quantity Surveying (Mechanical & Electrical) programme is aimed both at 

practising QS professionals and or senior construction professionals seeking to 

improve their skills and capabilities in mechanical and electrical QS works. 




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Attendance 

The part-time online learning programme may 

be completed from anywhere in the world 

without any UK attendance. 


Assessment 







Financial and Risk Management 

(30 credits) 

n Decision theory and models 

n Risk and uncertainty value 

n Fuzzy, chaos and complexity theories 

n Risk appraisal techniques and risk transfer 

n Financial and value management 

techniques 

n Project evaluation & PFI / PPP effectiveness 

n Strategic choice in the context of 

international projects 



n Procurement frameworks 







(30 credits) 


n Lean, agile and flexible production systems 



n Tools and techniques 

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QS in Construction (30 credits) 

n General principles in domestic, 

non-domestic and refurbishment works 

n Design appreciation 

n Cost control and pricing 

n Measurement applications 

n Procurement and preparation of contracts 

n Claims and dispute resolution 

Or 

QS in M & E (30 credits) 

n General principles in mechanical 

(piped services, heating and ventilation), 

electrical (domestic, and industrial) and 

heavy construction (chemical and nuclear) 

n Design appreciation in M & E and heavy 

construction 

n Glossary of terms in M & E works 

n Cost control and pricing of M & E works 

n Measurement applications in M & E works 

n Procurement and preparation of contracts 

in M & E works 

n Claims and dispute resolution in M & E 

works 

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requirements. 



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Real Estate & Property Management 

(MSc/PgDip) 

The programme has been developed to meet the needs of new entrants or 

aspiring professionals seeking to work in the property profession. It enables 

students to understand the workings of the commercial property market 

including its relevance to national/international financial and investment 

markets. Students will develop sound competence in current investment and 

appraisal techniques and appreciate legal, economic, planning, technical and 

facilities management factors in property management decision making. 




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Attendance 

The part-time online programme may be 

completed from anywhere in the world without 

any UK attendance. 


Assessment 







Valuation and Investment 

Appraisal (30 credits) 

n Characteristics and economics of the 

property market 

n Analysis of property market data and 

methods of valuation 

n Valuation of freehold and leasehold 

interests 

n RICS Valuation Standards 

n Investment in property and non-property 

assets 

n Portfolio principles and risk management 

n Appraisal and performance measurement 

Buildings in Use (30 credits) 

n The design & construction process 

n Appraising alternative solutions 

n Foundations, structures and enclosures 

n Strategic facilities management and 

measurement 

n Commercial procurement 

n Workplace design and organisational 

achievement 

n Environmental impact 

n Business continuity planning 

n Future trends 

Planning and Development 

(30 credits) 

n Land use planning 

n Planning law and regulation 

n Development plans and planning appeals 

n Sustainable development, urban 

renaissance and regeneration 

n Traditional development appraisal for land 

value and profit 

n Cash flow and advanced DCF appraisal 

techniques 

n Marketing of development schemes 

n Property development finance 

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requirements. 

Property Law and Practice 

(30 credits) 

n Legal principles underpinning property and 

investment 

n The nature of UK and international law 

n Contractual relationships 

n Professional obligations and liabilities 

n Law of estate agency 

n Lease covenants and clauses 



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Real Estate Development 

(MSc/PgDip) 

The Real Estate Development programme is aimed at experienced 

professionals possessing good practical knowledge of property issues who are 

seeking to improve their capabilities to more advanced levels. Students will 

develop a critical awareness of the property development process, high level 

competence in appraisal techniques, greater environmental awareness and be 

able to undertake critical analysis of complex development practice. 




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Attendance 

The part-time online programme may be 

completed from anywhere in the world without 

any UK attendance. 


Assessment 







Planning and Development 

(30 credits) 

n Land use planning 

n Planning law and regulation 

n Development plans and planning appeals 

n Sustainable development, urban 

renaissance and regeneration 

n Traditional development appraisal for land 

value and profit 

n Cash flow and advanced DCF appraisal 

techniques 

n Marketing of development schemes 

n Property development finance 










Management (30 credits) 


n Lean, agile flexible production systems 



n Project tools and techniques 

Valuation and Investment 

Appraisal (30 credits) 

n Characteristics and economics of the 

property market 

n Analysis of property market data and 

methods of valuation 

n Valuation of freehold and leasehold 

interests 

n RICS valuation standards 

Investment in property and non-property 

assets 

n Portfolio principles and risk management 

Appraisal and performance measurement 

Then 








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requirements. 



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Corporate Real Estate & Facilities 

Management (MSc/PgDip/PgCert) 

This programme bridges the gap between the real estate and facilities 

management professions. It aims to create high calibre graduates, who can 

think strategically with respect to property investment and also understand 

building performance issues at a technical level – attributes which are highly 

sought after in the developing professional market worldwide. 




learning 





Awards: 






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Attendance 

The part-time online distance learning 

programme may be completed from anywhere 

in the world without any UK attendance. 


Assessment 







Strategic Facilities Management 

(30 credits) 

n Strategic FM and processes 

n Global business environments 

n Organisational culture and development 

n Knowledge management 

n World class performance 

n FM futures 

Facilities Management Excellence 

(30 credits) 

n Business & organisational excellence 

n Agile, learning organisations 

n People and service excellence 

n Empowerment 

n Relationship management 

Buildings in Use (30 Credits) 

n The design & construction process 

n Appraising alternative solutions 

n Foundation, structures and enclosures 

n Strategic facilities management and 

measurement 

n Commercial procurement 

n Workplace design and organisational 

achievement 

n Environmental impact 

n Business continuity planning 

n Future trends 

Procurement in Construction 

and Property (30 Credits) 






n E-procurement 

Then 








And 












requirements. 



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Construction Law and Practice 

(MSc/LLM/PgDip/PgCert) 

The programme will enable built environment professionals including 

surveyors, lawyers, engineers and architects, to operate more effectively in 

areas of construction practice which involve construction law. Students will be 

able to conduct and communicate legal analysis in relation to any aspect of 

mainstream professional construction practice as well as to promote high 

quality research in areas of law relating to construction. 



learning 



September 

Awards: 


LLM (180 Credits) 





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Attendance 

The programme may be completed from 

anywhere in the world without any UK 

attendance. Overseas students should note that 

the course content is focussed upon the law of 

England and Wales. 

Programme Structure, and 

Assessment 

The Masters’ programme is jointly delivered 

with the Salford Law School and consists of 4 

taught modules (3 core modules and 1 elective 

module) followed by a Research Methods module 

and Dissertation. The modules are delivered 

over a 15-week period. All modules are 

assessed through written coursework only. 

Core Modules 

Fundamentals of Construction Law 

(30 credits) 

n Common law underpinning construction 

contracts 

n Source, rationale and nature of key terms 

(scope, cost, quality, time, variation) 

n Contract formation 

n Implication of terms 

n Mistake, frustration, breach, causation and 

loss 

Construction Contracts - Operation 

and Administration (30 credits) 

n Operation and administration of Standard 

Form Contracts (SFCs) 

n Comparison between SFCs 

n Consideration of key terms in SFCs 

n Role of the Contract Administrator 

n Impact of industry specific legislation on 

construction contracts 

Liability and Complexity in 

Construction Law (30 credits) 

n Legal complexities and commercial risks 

n Design liability 

n Limitation 

n Sub-contracting 

n Contribution and contributory negligence 

n Insurance 

n Insolvency 

Elective Modules 

Dispute Resolution - Law and 


n Dispute resolution methods, including 

litigation, arbitration and ADR (mediation, 

DRBs, early neutral evaluation, conciliation, 

and expert determination) 

n The Law and practice relating to statutory 

adjudication in the UK 

Contemporary Procurement in 

Construction (30 credits) 

n Alternative contractual frameworks 

including partnering strategies and 

e-procurement 

n Detailed consideration of Public/Private 

procurement strategies and procedures 

n EU procurement 

Construction Law and the 


n UK and EU Law governing the protection 

and restoration of the environment 

n Planning law 

n Pollution (contaminated land, water 

pollution, integrated pollution 

prevention, nature conservation) 

n ‘Green buildings’, energy efficiency and 

environmental liability. 

Then 

MSc students 








And 








LLM students 


Students propose a convincing research 

proposal in their chosen programme-related 

area and proceed to research their topic and 

submit a dissertation. 





requirements. 



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The Professional Doctorate programme 

A doctorate is the highest level academic qualification which a university can 

bestow. This professional doctorate programme provides practising UK based 

professionals with the opportunity to study part-time for a doctoral award 

which recognises their specialism in the built environment. 



learning - 

supplemented by 

weekend workshops 



September 

Awards: 

Doctor of the Built Environment (DBEnv) 

Doctor of Real Estate (DRealEst) 

Doctor of Construction Management (DConsMgt) 



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Features of the Professional 

Doctorate programme 

n 

n 

n 

The programme is tailored to the needs of 

practitioners who wish to study for a 

doctorate on a part-time basis. It provides 

them with the academic support and 

guidance needed to produce a doctoral 

level piece of work based on their 

professional expertise and workplace 

challenges. 

The programme, which can be completed 

in four years (by students holding an 

approved masters qualificaton), is 

structured on a modular basis and credits 

are awarded for modules during the early 

stages. This provides essential research skills 

tuition during the first phase of the 

programme and allows for the possibility of 

students progressing at different rates, 

according to personal and professional 

circumstances. Assessment is normally 

based on a combination of coursework, 

thesis and a final viva voce examination. 

Successful completion of the programme 

leads to the award of one of three named 

doctorates according to the student’s 

particular professional specialism. Students 

study as part of a cohort with other built 

environment professionals. They attend 

regular all-day workshops on Saturdays 

throughout their period of study. 

Further support is provided by their 

personal research supervisor and via the 

University’s online virtual learning 

environment (VLE). As their research 

develops students also have the 

opportunity of presenting their work at international 

research conferences as a recognised 

member of the University’s research community. 

Entry requirements 

n 

n 

n 

n 

A minimum of good Honours Degree (or 

equivalent) from a recognised University 

or 

A Masters degree (or equivalent) from a 

recognised University 

or 

A minimum of three years relevant 

post-qualification experience. 

and 

An appropriate professional qualification 

English language requirements 

If your existing degree was not taught in 

English, you must provide evidence of your 

English language ability. You will need IELTS 6, 

or an equivalent qualification (see 

http://www.languages.salford.ac.uk/ 

efl/admin/ug_reqphp.php for equivalencies). If 

your current English language qualification is 

below this level, you may be able to take one of 

the many pre-sessional English courses in our 

School of Languages. 

For more information visit 

www.languages.salford.ac.uk/efl. 

Award 

Students who successfully complete the whole 

programme will normally receive the award of: 

Doctor of the Built Environment (DBEnv). 

Alternatively, students may elect to receive one 

of the following awards, according to the 

subject area of their thesis: 

Professional “The Professional Accreditation Doctorate 

gives me the opportunity 

The full Master award accredited by the Royal 

to gain expertise while 


facilitating knowledge 


requirements. transfer between practice 

and academia. The 

programme makes me 

(and my employer) more 

attractive to clients. The 

programme workshops are 

on Saturdays which helps 

me balance study and 

professional employment in 

a professional practice.” 

Philip Antino: Professional Doctorate 


Visit: www.sobe.salford.ac.uk/sobe/programmes/research-degrees/ 

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University of Salford 

Salford 

Greater Manchester 

United Kingdom 

M5 4WT 

Enquiries: 

T: +44 (0) 161 295 4600 

F: +44 (0) 161 295 5011 

E: progs-sobe@salford.ac.uk 

www.sobe.salford.ac.uk 

This brochure is available in alternative formats 

upon request. 

GLASGOW 

EDINBURGH 

CARLISLE 

NEWCASTLE 

LEEDS 

MANCHESTER 

SALFORD 

BIRMINGHAM 

CARDIFF 

BRISTOL 

SOUTHAMPTON 

LONDON 

NORWICH 

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