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University College of Estate Management
Postgraduate Certificate of Professional Development Online study 6 Months Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

About this course

A module ideal for school leavers wishing to experience undergraduate study in preparation for university and gain insight into the Built Environment and construction industry.

Successful completion will enable students to progress onto the UCEM BSc programme of their choice.

You will study one module from our BSc (Hons) degree programme, called Introduction to the Built Environment 1. You will be provided additional support for your studies to help facilitate the transition between A-Level/Level 3 and undergraduate study. This introductory module also offers the opportunity to sample supported online study at undergraduate level.

You will receive online study materials designed to enhance your study skills and build your self-confidence to study at an undergraduate level. You will be assigned a member of staff who will provide you with direct study support and work with you to develop an individual support plan. You will also benefit from detailed written feedback, group support sessions, study support webinars and dedicated surgery hours.

You will complete the 20-credit module over six months, studying for around seven to ten hours a week.

On successful completion of the module, you will be offered entry to the UCEM undergraduate programme of your choice. You will be able to transfer your academic credits when you enter your BSc programme. Alternatively, you can choose to be awarded a Certificate of Personal and Professional Development (CPPD).

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2121 Civil engineers
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
2451 Architects
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants

Course Details

Qualification
Certificate of Professional Development
Study Mode
Online study
Duration
6 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction