Foundation Degree in Sustainable Construction

CAMPUS: Pencoed

LENGTH OF COURSE: 2 years

DAYS & TIMES: 1 day per week, day and times to be confirmed

FEES: This Foundation Degree course has been made possible by the EU's Convergence Social Fund (ESF) through the Welsh Government. If you are in private sector employment and live and/or work in West Wales and the Valleys, you may be entitled to a fully or part-funded place on the course (conditions apply).

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This innovative course will enable students to learn about meeting the low carbon agenda; Environmental Impact Assessment along with the new materials, technologies and integrated services required within the modern construction industry.

Modules include:

  • Sustainable Construction Materials & Technology
  • Introduction to the Built Environment
  • Technology & Material Fundamentals
  • Computer Aided Design & Application
  • Analytical Methods
  • Research Methods and Study Skills 1
  • Learning in Action 1: Applying Skills and Competences
  • Learning in Action 2: Theory Meets Practice
  • Renewable Energy
  • Building Services

Progression Opportunities: Upon completion, students can progress onto the final year of the BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University.