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Bachelors

Facilities Management (Foundation Year), BSc (Hons)

University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
Preston , United Kingdom
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Tuition Fee
GBP 16,400
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Start Date
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
48 months
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Degree
Bachelors
Major
Facilities Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 16,400
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Program Overview

This four-year Foundation Entry degree in Facilities Management provides students with the knowledge and skills to enter the field. Exploring the construction and management of workplaces, it focuses on sustainability and the well-being of building occupants. Graduates are highly sought after by employers and work in various facilities management organizations. The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Program Outline

Facilities Management (Foundation Entry), BSc (Hons) - UCLan

Degree Overview:

This program is a Foundation Entry degree course designed for students who have the potential to study for a degree but lack the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree program. It delves into the real-life experience of a facilities manager, keeping up with the fast-paced changing industry and focusing on sustainability. The degree explores how workplaces are constructed and managed, examining the impact of legal and economic constraints on the built environment. It particularly focuses on the new sustainability demands placed on facilities managers. Facilities managers coordinate all services within a building, from construction to ICT systems, workspaces, and energy efficiency. The program teaches how the nature of a built space and the efficient control of non-core facilities affect organizational productivity and the well-being of the people who use it.

Delivery:

In-person, Sandwich option (optional 48-week placement in industry between Year 2 and Year 3)

Flexible Delivery:

Part-time teaching is delivered just one day per week, allowing students to study while employed.

Course Transfer:

Students can transfer to other degree programs, such as Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or Building Surveying.

Modules:

Year 0:

  • Study Skills and Information Technology (ERC007): Equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for academic success in engineering.
  • Computer Aided Design (ERC008): Introduces two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer-aided design tools, system analysis, and solutions using MATLAB.
  • Design Studies for Construction (ERC009): Develops communication and presentation skills for design concepts, drafting skills, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Analytical Studies for Construction (ERC010): Enhances analytical skills and utilizes qualitative mathematical skills necessary for engineering studies.
  • Foundation Mathematics (MAC101): Reinforces basic mathematical skills needed for science, engineering, and computing subjects.

Year 1:

  • Construction Technology 1 (BN1101): Introduces principles of construction methods used in low-rise construction in the UK, focusing on material properties.
  • Sustainability and Science (BN1102): Reviews key environmental and service requirements for building services systems, examining design principles, technical performance, and component selection.
  • Management and Economics (BN1105): Introduces basic economic and management principles applied to construction.
  • Introduction to Law and Procurement (BN1114): Provides an introduction to the English Legal system, legal reasoning, dispute settlement, and legal principles applied to the construction industry.
  • Professional Practice (BN1995): Develops key personal and professional competencies.
  • Interdisciplinary Project (BN1996): Develops understanding of complex issues involved in construction projects and provides professional competencies.

Year 2:

  • Construction Technology 2 (BN2001): Covers construction knowledge related to framed buildings and multi-storey developments, including material technology and structural analysis.
  • Building Services (BN2007): Investigates the integration of building services in medium and high-rise structures, focusing on sustainable energy generation, monitoring techniques, and building services science.
  • Production Economics (BN2011): Examines the cost implications of resource allocation in construction procurement, including tendering and pricing.
  • Contract Administration (BN2019): Examines contractual provisions governing the administration and management of construction and engineering projects.
  • Management and Project Planning (BN2105): Introduces project management systems, sustainable and safe construction approaches, and site activity planning.
  • Health and Safety Management (BN2721): Introduces occupational health, safety, and welfare management processes, hazard identification and control, and risk management within the legislative framework.
  • Professional Practice - CPM (BN2980): Introduces an integrated project scenario and considers project design and organization within the context of construction project planning and programming.

Year 3:

  • Maintenance Management (BN3002): Develops understanding of repair and maintenance of existing buildings, examining refurbishment, reuse, and demolition decisions.
  • Facilities Management (BN3040): Introduces and explores concepts of total facilities management, emphasizing the managerial role of building professionals in corporate environments.
  • Project Analysis and Appraisal (BN3060): Examines the concept of a project, its phases, and constituent parts, focusing on whole life-cycle appraisal and project types.
  • Business Practice and Law (BN3090): Provides understanding of business management concepts and the legal framework for construction businesses, including ethical responsibilities.
  • Dissertation (BN3990): Independent study using theoretical, experimental, or investigative analysis to produce original work.

Optional Modules:

  • Project Management & BIM (BN3010): Focuses on the role and responsibilities of a project manager, including leadership, organization, and operational activities.
  • Building Conservation (BN3030): Develops understanding of sustainability and conservation, including principles, legislation, policy issues, and funding.
  • Professional Practice: CPM (BN3980): Develops knowledge in Construction Project Management, focusing on contemporary skills and application within a simulated project environment.

Assessment:

  • Modules are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework.
  • Final marks are typically the average of examination and coursework scores.
  • Some modules are assessed solely by coursework, including group projects, modeling exercises, and time-controlled assignments.
  • Coursework often involves real-life projects and case studies, promoting problem-solving approaches.

Teaching:

  • Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions, and independent study.
  • Computing facilities are provided for learning software like AutoCAD and Microsoft Project.
  • Staff have active research interests in facilities management, workplace wellbeing, construction, project management, building information modeling, surveying, sustainability, and construction law.
  • These research interests are incorporated into the program delivery.
  • The program is delivered in conjunction with Construction Project Management, Quantity Surveying, and Building Surveying programs, allowing subject experts to share knowledge and experience across disciplines.

Careers:

  • The Facilities Management program is accredited and recognized by employers as a benchmark of quality and professionalism.
  • Graduates are highly sought after and work in various facilities management organizations.
  • Common career paths include facilities managers for hotel companies, retail chains, estate management offices, health services, and government departments.

Other:

  • The program is based in the School of Engineering and Computing.
  • Students can benefit from the new £35 million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) building, which provides integrated teaching spaces in state-of-the-art facilities.
  • The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
  • Students can gain real work experience through industrial placements, with opportunities for both UK-based and global placements.
  • 2024/25
  • UK
    • First year£9,250 for the first year Full-time£9,250 per year
  • International
    • First year£16,400 for the first year Full-time£16,500 per year
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