Property, Housing and Planning FdSc

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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/><strong>Key areas of study:</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Planning Policy and Practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Land and Property Measurement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Domestic Construction Technology<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Construction Economics and Introduction to Validation<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Sustainable Development<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design principles<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Housing Studies<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Property Law and Governance<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Valuation Principles<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work-based Learning<br/><br/><br/><br/>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:<br/><br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology</strong> U196<br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying</strong> U195<br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering</strong> U197