Name of Programme MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN

CONSTRUCTION ECONOMICS

Duration Minimum of 2 years and maximum of 4 years

Minimum Credit Load 240

Maximum Credit Load 240

ZNQF Level Level 9

Entry Requirements Tick

Normal Entry: An honours degree in the following disciplines: Construction

Management, Quantity Surveying and Building Economics. A minimum overall

pass of Lower second class (2.2).

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Special Entry

Mature Entry

Other (indicate)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Understand research techniques and processes for problem solving

2. Undertake and complete a construction related robust and rigorous research

Programme Assessment (Describe and indicate percentage [%])

Coursework

By thesis 100%

Written Examinations

Other

Basis of Allocating Credits

Activity Time in

Hours Credits

Contact Time/Time on task

LecturesTutorials

Field Visits

Laboratory Work

Workshops 50 5

Supervision 50 5

Scheduled Assessment Time

Final written examinations 200 20

In-class tests

Online Testing and Examinations

Seminar Presentations 100 10

Independent Study Time

Preparation for scheduled sessions

Reading 2000 200

Written assignments

Revision Work

Maximum Credits for the 80% Courses /Modules

Threshold 240

Summary of Modules arranged in logical sequence, and allocation of

Notional Hours and Credits

Module name Total

Notional

Study

Hour

Credits(Total 240 Credits)

BCE 7001 Thesis 240

MODULE SYNOPSIS

BCE 7001

THESIS

Focus is on preparation of a thesis. With practice and

lectures, students shall choose topics of their choice and

prepare a thesis individually. Examination also includes

acceptance of a peer reviewed journal article.