Property Housing & Planning
This full-time programme validated by Ulster University is designed for students who are interested in a career in the fields of town planning, property investment, development or housing management and who require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects or progression to an undergraduate qualification in this area of study.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.
Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.
We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.
Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.
Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.
Irish Leaving Certificate: a minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points with four subjects at Higher Level, or 56 UCAS including one subject at H3 from Geography, Business Studies, Economics, and Technology. Must include English and Maths at min grade H6 or O4.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
Progression is by articulation to the second year (subject to final grade) of one of the following programmes at Ulster University: BSc Hons Real Estate or MSci/ BSc Hons Planning Regeneration and Development. This course is the first step to becoming chartered in one of the Professional bodies within the Built Environment such as the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). Alternatively, you may wish to undertake further study for a degree in another construction-related discipline or go into employment in the property or construction industry. (Please consult university admissions for entry to courses outside the progression routes named above.)
Further information
Start Date: 16/09/2024. End Date: 07/06/2026.
Millfield
Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
Over and above the tuition fees, you may incur extra costs associated with your studies, which you will need to plan for. As part of your studies the college will arrange and facilitate site visits and study trips. Where possible the Department will seek to subsidise costs; however, there will be a contribution from the students of approximately £30 per year. You may also choose to purchase your own textbooks and course materials or prefer your own computer and software. Computer Aided Design and other software used on the course is available as free student copies from the software company website.
International students - International fees apply, fees refer to our website for further details International Fees (belfastmet.ac.uk)
Entry Year: 16/09/2024.
How to Apply
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
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Overview
This full-time programme validated by Ulster University is designed for students who are interested in a career in the fields of town planning, property investment, development or housing management and who require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects or progression to an undergraduate qualification in this area of study.
This course is also suitable for students who want a change in career. Successful completion of the course will enable students to enhance their employment prospects and/or to progress to higher academic study. A key feature of this course is a work-based learning placement within the student’s chosen sector. In the past students have secured placements in Planning Departments of Local councils, Housing Associations, Private Planning Consultancies and Residential/Commercial Estate Agents. Note students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.
Key areas of study:
Planning Policy and Practice
Land and Property Measurement
Domestic Construction Technology
Construction Economics and Introduction to Validation
Sustainable Development
Design principles
Housing Studies
Property Law and Governance
Valuation Principles
Work-based Learning
Belfast Met offers a wide range of courses for school leavers after A Levels or BTECs (Level 3) within the Curriculum Area of Construction & Built Environment that includes:
- Architectural Technology Course - Belfast Met
- Construction Engineering with Surveying Course - Belfast Met
- Civil Engineering Course - Belfast Met
Assessment is by a combination of coursework, practical and written examination including a 400-hour work placement period in the second year of the course. Note students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.
Contact Us
Tel: 028 9026 5475
Email: ScienceEngConstruction@belfastmet.ac.uk