Modules

Year 1 modules (Level 4) Design & Technology 1 Construction Management 1 Construction Technology 1 Sustainable Construction Quantity Surveying Practice 1 Science and Materials Year 2 modules (Level 5) Architectural Design & Technology 2 (Including Work-based Learning) Planning and Building Regulations Construction Technology 2 Digital Technologies in Surveying Procurement and Contract Practice Year 3 modules (Level 6) Architectural Design & Technology 3 Inter-professional Studies Construction Technology 3 Commercial Management Project Management Technologies and BIM The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

The overall strategy for the Built Environment as a whole is to ensure that assessment: • provides the opportunity for learners to demonstrate achievement of the learning outcomes at each level of study; • allows learners to demonstrate achievement at the threshold and exemplary levels; • reflects the requirements of practice; • increases employability; • is sufficiently varied in order to accommodate different learning styles; and • provides opportunities for diagnostic, formative and summative feedback. Your work will include design presentations, group and individual presentations relating to non-design modules, the creation of portfolios, essays and technical reports as well as practical assessments relating to surveying etc. All your work is assessed by these methods and there are no examinations; something we were congratulated on by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists who view practical assessments as a far better learning method for Architectural Technologists. Therefore methods of assessment have an emphasis on practical tasks based on the simulation of ‘real life’ situations to prepare you for the working world and gain abilities valued by potential employers. TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. With all assessments, you will be fully supported by the teaching team; including assigning you a personal tutor you can speak to about any issues you have during your time on the course. Work is undertaken both individually and in groups. You will be encouraged to think independently, critically and logically to effectively communicate appropriate design solutions. The course aims to inspire professionalism, design flair, technological competence and originality.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of