Information Prospectus
Heriot-
August 1, 2010
Why should you complete a HWU
Construction Management program?
• Cost- - effective: Provides higher
quality and best value for money—
you cover more yet spend less and
finish in a quicker time than com-
parable courses
• Recognised Excellence: HWUs inter-
national recognition for research
means you are exposed to the
leading “world-class” concepts
• Quality: Scotland’s top-rated con-
struction management programme
• Accredited and Globally Marketable:
International accreditation of
courses by the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors, Chartered
Institute of Building and the Asso-
ciation of Building Engineers
increases your global marketability
and recognition
• Flexible: You choose courses as you
wish and study at your own pace —
you can fit courses around your
time and budget demands
• More Learning Options: Access to
HWUs Virtual Learning Environ-
ment means that you are not
forced to attend classes to know
what issues are being covered
Heriot-Watt University
Construction Management Programmes
at B&B University College Ltd
An Introduction to the HWU Construction Management Programmes
This information brochure is
designed to provide an intro-
duction to the Heriot-Watt
University (HWU) Construc-
tion Management pro-
grammes in Construction
Project Management and
Civil Engineering & Con-
struction Management at
B&B University College Ltd
(B&B).
Originating in 1821, Heriot-
Watt University is the eighth
oldest higher education
institution in the UK. The
name commemorates George
Heriot - the 16th century
financier to King James, and
James Watt - the great 18th
century inventor/engineer.
HWU is one of the UK's
leading research institutions
having been rated at the high-
est level by the national re-
view body, the RAE. The
University aims to deliver
B&B acts as an Approved
Learning Partner providing
tuition support for the pro-
grammes of the School of the
Built Environment of HWU
in the form of revision semi-
nars and tutorial sessions.
Information in this brochure Heriot-Watt University, as
may be superseded by the detailed on their website
official pronouncements of www.sbe.hw.ac.uk
Heriot Watt University at a Glance
research of international the UK. This international
standing, providing innova- focus creates a very cosmo-
tive and problem-solving politan environment - ap-
capacity for business, industry proximately 10,000 students
and society, and exploiting from 150 countries world-
novel multi-disciplinary ap- wide are currently studying
proaches. Partnership and on international programmes.
pooling are key to develop-
The School of the Built Envi-
ment in research and the Uni-
ronment at HWU is one of
versity is constantly working
only seven built environment
to build new partnerships. Schools in the UK. The
SBE’s commitment to high
Heriot-Watt has around 7,000
quality and innovative re-
on-campus students in Scot- search has been recognised
land, more than a quarter nationally and internationally,
of whom are from outside and it is the only one in Scot-
land to re-
ceive a
RAE Grade
5 rating in
1996 and
2001.
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Quality...
Heriot-Watt University is
rated as the #3 University
in Scotland. Its
graduates are known
throughout the world and
have established track-
records in several Located near New Kingston
disciplines including bio- in the heart of Jamaica’s
chemistry, information commercial centre, B&B
technology and University College Ltd is a
management... private, tertiary-level
institution offering a range
of training courses and semi-
nars in management disci-
plines.
In its 22 years of existence,
B&B has carved a niche as a
B&B Student Satisfaction Survey Results Are In!
Our student satisfaction sur-
vey was administered to per-
sons who sat the 2005 Certi-
fied Information Systems
Auditor Examination Review
Programme. The results
were as follows:
• 75% of candidates indicated
that our Examination Re-
view Course was useful in
helping them prepare for
the examination.
• 62.5% of exam candidates
indicated that the manner
in which the Course was
delivered was effective in the
learning of the material.
• 87.5% of our exam candi-
dates indicated that the
course material provided by
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About B&B University College Ltd
pioneer in the introduction standards of several
of professional-level courses institutions, including:
to Jamaica, and has devel-
• The University of the West
oped a track-record which
Indies;
encourages the continued
The University of London
success, growth and •
development of all who pass • Heriot-Watt University
through its doors.
• The Association of Ac-
B&B is registered as an counting Technicians
approved tertiary education • The Society for Human
provider by The University Resources Management
Council of Jamaica, and is a
Programmes mainly take the
member of The Joint
form of review sessions pre-
Committee for Tertiary
paring candidates for qualifi-
Education. B&B has been
cations offered by other insti-
evaluated and met the
tutions.
the Institution was useful in fied guest lecturers.
their preparation for the
exam. Students can also look
toward improved tuition
• ALL students responded
delivery from B&B Institute.
that they were very satisfied
Not only will our new stu-
with the customer service
received. dents be under the tutelage
of our highly qualified teach-
Despite these encouraging
ing staff; they will also be
results, we are not sitting on
exposed to more comprehen-
our laurels, but constantly
sive material as well as in-
seeking to improve our offer-
depth, focused class discus-
ing. Innovative changes
sion sessions.
have been made to enhance
the learning experience.
These include weekly tests,
tracking of student
performance on these tests,
as well as the incorporation
of presentations from quali-
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A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Adam Crozier
Adam Crozier, a 1984 BA
Business Organisation gradu-
ate, was the youngest board
director at Saatchi & Saatchi
Advertising at the age of 26.
He is well-known in the UK
as former Chief Executive of
the Football Association.
He brought to the venerable
institution a sense of
direction and purpose such
as it had never had before,
Study Shows E-
E-Learning Tool Developed by Heriot-
University Improves Student Performance
Heriot-Watt is more than a
place to learn. As a first-class
university, it prides itself on
always introducing innova-
tions that positively impact
on society. One such inno-
vation is SCHOLAR, an e-
learning tool developed espe-
cially for secondary students
sitting science subjects.
An independent study,
funded by the Scottish
Executive, has concluded that
pupils who used SCHOLAR
improved their performance
A Distinguished HWU Graduate - Dr. Balwant Singh
Balwant Singh, a 1992 MBA
graduate, describes his work
"as his life". After several dis-
tinguished posts with non-
government organisations,
introducing a business
culture with internal audits
and performance targets. In
December 2002 he became
Chief Executive of the Royal
Heriot-Watt
in science exams by up to
92%. The study showed that
SCHOLAR allowed them the
flexibility of learning in their
own time, at their own pace,
and in their own envi-
ronment. Users
commented that the key
benefits of SCHOLAR in-
cluded the flexibility, as-
sessments, and immediate
feedback on offer. Peter
Harrison, head teacher at
Ollapool High School, has
praised SCHOLAR as an
essential learning tool that
Balwant now heads up Alli-
ance India, a branch of the
international HIV/AIDS
Alliance, specialising in
supporting community ac-
tion on AIDS in developing
countries. Alliance India
gives assistance to strengthen
the capacity of local institu-
tions, not just to implement
HIV programs, but also to
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Mail Group and spearheads
the modernisation of the
business.
Reminiscing about Heriot-
Watt Adam said, " I had a
fantastic time, it was hard
work but good fun. The char-
acteristics that they valued
have been very helpful
throughout my working life.
It's my honour to be nomi-
nated for 'Brightest Watt'."
complements the cur-
riculum on offer.
Professor Phillip John, Chair
of the Heriot-Watt
SCHOLAR Management
Board, explains that the pro-
gramme grew out of teaching
and learning strategies
developed for the University's
undergraduates. As he says,
“The improvement in
exam results as well as posi-
tive feedback from pupils and
staff have been gratifying!”
Recognition and
provide local leadership, marketability..
technical support and
funding and partnership Selection of HWU as
facilitation services. Balwant your educational partner
affirms that "the emphasis of
enables you to become
my work is on community
a member of a global
community. Over
preparedness and ownership
80,000 students on
of the issues as well as offer-
every continent have
ing care and support so that
completed a Heriot-Watt
the task of prevention is
University programme ...
made easier”.
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Convenience and Structure of HWU Construction Management Programme
flexibility.
The HWU Construction
Schedule your course Management Programmes
around your life - not the are supported distance-
learning undergraduate and
other way around.
Register only for as graduate degrees from Heriot
Watt University. Three de-
many or as little courses
grees are offered at B&B.
that you can handle at These are the
any one time as your
budget and/or time- • BSc in Construction
demands dictate. Project Management
Course exemptions may (final year only),
be granted at the
• MSc/Post-Graduate Di-
discretion of HWU. This ploma in Construction
also reduces the time
Project Management and
and cost of completing
a degree...
BSc Construction Project Management (Final Year Only)
January—March
Procurement & Contracts
Site Management
Construction Practice
As building involves a vast
number of interrelated and
often complex activities, effec-
tive management of the con-
struction process is vital. The
construction project manager
is the person responsible for
the co-ordination control and
monitoring of all these activi-
ties including planning, site
operations and processes.
• MSc/Post-Graduate Di-
ploma in Civil Engineer-
ing and Construction
Management.
The BSc and MSc require
the completion of six and
eight taught modules respec-
tively and a research/
collaborative project. Post-
Graduate diploma students
complete the eight MSc mod-
ules but do not undertake
the dissertation. PGDip
students may upgrade to the
Course Schedule
May-July
Construction Technology
Safety Management
Real Estate Development
The BSc Construction Project
Management gives students
the skills and knowledge to
manage construction projects
from their inception, through
the design and construction
processes and right up until
the point where the buildings
become occupied. The course
also focuses on developing
knowledge of the construction
industry, economics and legal
aspects of construction.
B&B offers tuition for only
select final year courses. Appli-
cants must then have a Di-
ploma or a qualification equal
to NVQ Level IV in a relevant
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MSc based on their perform-
ance to date.
Persons may join the pro-
gramme in January, May or
September each year and
register for any one or all of
the courses that are on offer
at that time. Module exemp-
tions can be granted based
on the assessment by HWU
of the tertiary-level qualifica-
tions held .
An overview of the pro-
grammes is presented below:
September-November
Collaborative Project I
Collaborative Project II
field. The course is com-
pleted over one year and can
be started in January or Sep-
tember with module exami-
nations held in April, August
or December.
Aside from the national ac-
creditation given to HWU,
the BSc CPM course is ac-
credited by the Royal Institu-
tion of Chartered Surveyors
(RICS) and the Chartered
Institute of Building (CIOB)
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MSc/Post-
MSc/Post-Graduate Diploma in Construction Project Management
Course Schedule

January—March May-July September—November

Constrc Finan Mngmnt People & Organisations Contracts & Procurement

Project Mngmnt Strategy Value & Risk Mngmnt Project Mangmnt Theory

Business Management Dissertation

on the PGDiploma course
take the same eight modules
Facilities Mng Practices to complete their course, but
ule examinations in December
or April of each year. A re- have the option of transfer-
search dissertation forms a ring to MSc if their perform-
Subject background ance in the modules is satis-
major part of the MSc course
The discipline of project man- factory.
and students will be allocated a
agement has become central Typically, each taught module
supervisor to oversee the work.
to the management approach requires about 150 hours of
The entire programme can be
adopted by numerous local effort and the dissertation
completed within eighteen
and international industries. about 600 hours.
months, though students have
From the construction and
up to 6 years to finish.
property industries to the Students choose their own
major financial institutions, built environment related
Students receive comprehen-
from information processing dissertation topic and are
sive module study packs cover-
to heavy industry, there is allocated an appropriate su-
ing all the course material. In
growing recognition of the pervisor to oversee the work.
addition, a Virtual Learning
benefits strategic project man- Examples of previous
Environment has been devel-
agement can bring. dissertation titles are:
oped for each module to sup-
port the learning experience. • An investigation into high
As markets become more bid costs in public
competitive, organisations private partnership projects
and their clients are increas- • A study of waste within the
ingly demanding the com- construction process
bined time, cost and quality Multiple exit-
exit-routes…
• The effectiveness of Malay-
assurances that good project sia’s cost analysis and cost
management practice pro-
Certificates and
planning system diplomas are
vides.
awarded for the
Professional recognition and completion of
Course structure acreditation
The main start date is in early Aside from the national ac-
prescribed courses.
September, but for maximum creditation given to Heriot- Students may thus
flexibility the University also Watt University, the MSc obtain a qualification
offers two additional start Construction Project Manage- without having to
dates in early January and ment course is accredited by complete the entire
April of each year. Students the Royal Institution of MSc degree before
Course content
typically complete a course- Chartered Surveyors and the their achievements
MSc students undertake eight
work assignment for each Chartered Institute of
module studied and sit mod-
taught modules plus the re- are recognised...
search dissertation. Students Building.
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Personalised MSc/Post-
MSc/Post-Graduate Diploma in Civil Engineering and
support....
Construction Management
B&B puts an
emphasis on ensuring
personal care and
attention.
January—March
Registration for the
HWU gives you access
through the web portal Projct Mangmnt Strategy
to invaluable learning
resources and a global Business Management
network of alumni,
academics and fellow Safety & Reliability
students ...
Urban Drainage Design
Subject background
The multi disciplined nature
of most modern civil engi-
neering projects produces a
requirement for today’s engi-
neers to develop a thorough
understanding of construc-
tion management due to the
strategic benefits it can bring
to both individuals and pro-
ject teams. As the industry
becomes more competitive,
organisations and their
clients are increasingly de-
manding the combined
time, cost and quality assur-
ances that good project
management practice pro-
vides. Furthermore,
the industry now recognises
that there is a need for engi-
neers to gain specialist techni-
cal knowledge which compli-
ments their academic
and professional background.
The MSc in Civil Engineering
and Construction Manage-
ment provides an essential
core of construction manage-
ment material augmented by
a range of specialist
civil engineering options.
Course Schedule
May-July
Value & Risk Mangmnt
Indeterminate Structures
Dissertation
Course structure
The course is completed over
two - six years and can be
started in September, January
or April. Students typically
complete a coursework
assignment for each module
studied; sit module
examinations in April, August
or December and
work on their dissertations or
project reports from
May to September.
Students have access to Heriot
Watt University’s virtual learn-
ing environment
(VISION) which provides
them with access to
all necessary learning re-
sources. MSc students under-
take eight modules (4
CM & 4 CE) plus the research
dissertation; Postgraduate Di-
ploma students complete
eight modules and Postgradu-
ate Certificate candidates four
modules.
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September-November
Project Mngmnt Theory
Envirnmntl Geotechnics
Examples of previous
dissertation titles include:
• Rapid flood inundation
modelling
• Life cycle analysis of ma-
sonry binders
• Global warming, climate
change and flood risk
- The effects of construction
on the regeneration and
growth of a city
Professional recognition and
accreditation
Aside from the national ac-
creditation given to Heriot-
Watt University, This course
is accredited by the Joint
Board of Moderators of the
Institution of Civil Engineers,
Institution of Structural Engi-
neers and the Institution
of Highways and Transporta-
tion.
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Module Components
Module Component Topics
BSc Construction Project Management
Construction Decision Theory/Models, System thinking, introduction to System Dynamics,
Practice and Deci- Decision making under uncertainty, Decision analysis with multiple objectives,
sion-Making Classical operational research methods, Introduction to Multi-attributed utility functions,
(Information Advanced techniques for Decision Making in construction,
Management 2) Solving decision problems using MS Excel
Construction Superstructure: Increasing the height of framed structures; Foundations for Framed Buildings; Basement construction
Technology 5 for Large Buildings.; Long Span Roof Construction; Claddings for Commercial Buildings; Double Skin Façade Con-
struction; Roof Coverings for Commercial Buildings .

Procurement and Construction project participants; Professional ethics; Traditional procurement; Principles of contract law; Contract
Contracts administration: Starting and varying; Contract administration: Duration and certifying; Contract administration: End-
ing, subcontracting; and insurances; Contract administration: extensions of time; Contract administration: Claims for
loss and expense; Non-traditional procurement routes.
Safety The safety problem - review of the major health and safety problems within the construction industry; Construction
Management safety law - the main laws that are applicable to the site situation; Managing health and safety in construction; Creating a
safer construction site - training & site practice; Office safety – legislation and practice; The way ahead – new thoughts
and government initiatives
Site Management Control theory related to cost, progress and quality; Project managing bids and pretender planning; Key contract knowl-
and Project edge; Procedures for the control of information, labour, plant, materials and sub-contractors; Short-term planning and
Supervision programming, cost control systems, incentives, quality management (QA and TQM), purchasing procedures, materials
management, work study, site safety; Site establishment – layout, site procedures, organisation, approvals, initial works.;
Temporary works – scaffolding, formwork, falsework, excavation support, road works; Plant management – inc planned
preventative maintenance, plant utilisation, selection safety; Plant – hoists, transport, cranes, excavators.

Real Estate The real estate market and the property development industry; The factors influencing the development decision; The
Development techniques of development appraisal, including cash-flow methods, simple sensitivity analysis and the impact of planning
agreements; The general form and content of real estate development finance
Collaborative This is not a taught module, but is based upon the practical application of material presented in previous modules such
Project as Construction Technology 5; Safety Management; Site Management and Project Supervision; Building Refurbishment
and Maintenance; and, Measurement and Value Studies. The key aims of this module are:-
- To facilitate collaborative teamwork between students of the various construction professions (represented in the
courses) towards the production of building specifications and design solutions, together with facilitating a better under-
standing of how the various topics studied within other course modules become integrated in the true construction envi-
ronment.
- To observe contemporary commercial building technologies and apply these to a given building design scenario.
- To enable students to work individually (on completion of teamwork) towards the production of complex construction
details, costs, maintenance schedules and construction programmes, focused specifically on the cladding elements of
commercial buildings.

MSc Construction Project Management/Civil Engineering and Construction Management

Business Exploration of the complexity and difficulty organisations have in developing strategy; Strategy ‘Schools of Thought’;
Management for The strategic management process; Context and strategy – a recursive relationship; Strategic analysis; Forecasting the
Built Environment future – crystal ball gazing; Strategy implementation; Strategy monitoring and feedback; Change Management – context
Professionals
and practice as a recursive relationship; Contemporary research on strategy in the built environment; Strategic issues in
the built environment; Impact of new technology on demand for buildings and Public/Private strategic relationships,
i.e. PFI/PPP
Construction The importance of financial management and control in contracting, Corporate strategies in construction companies., Financial man-
Financial agement at the company level, Cash flow forecasting (S-curves, net cash flow), Costing (need, cost accounts), Cost and value reconcilia-
Management tion at the project level, Production of financial accounts for construction companies, corporate analysis and ratio analysis applied in
construction, Economic comparison (present worth, equivalent annual cost, etc), Profitability measurement (NPW, DCY, etc.), Con-
struction Plant financial appraisal (calculation of plant hire rate, optimum life, etc.), Development appraisal techniques (residual valua-
tion, development valuations using DCF)
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Guided
discussion Module Components (cont)
sessions…. Module Component Topics
MSc Construction Project Management/Civil Engineering and Construction Management
Students
concerned Contracts and Introduction to Construction Project Procurement; Procurement Arrangement Options; Construc-
Procurement tion Contract Use in the UK; Principles of Contract Law; Partnering; Procurement through Public
about their Private Partnerships; Claims; Negotiating; Managing Conflicts and Disputes; towards better procure-
discipline in ment practices
maintaining a Environmental Contaminated Land – historical pollution, extent, qualitative and quantitative risk assessment, site
study schedule Geotechnics investigation, remediation methods; Legislative background – role of common law, statutes and EU
will benefit from directives, Environment Protection Act 1990, Environment Act 1995; Landfill sites – characteristics
the structure of of waste, biological and chemical processes associated with decomposition, landfill gas and leachate
generation, site selection, containment design.
regular class
sessions and Indeterminate The aim of this course is to provide the learner with a variety of techniques to analyse forces and
assignments to Structures displacements in linear, statically determinate and statically indeterminate skeletal structures; To
strengthen the learner’s ability to model such structures and to understand the relationship between
“keep them on the mathematical models used in analysis and the behaviour of the real-world structures; To intro-
track”, as well duce the learner to the safe and efficient use of commercial software packages for the static analysis of
as peer linear elastic beam and frame structures; and To introduce the learner to plastic analysis of frames.
interactions that People and What is management and why is it important for professional practice? Good and bad examples of
deepen their Organisation management and their effect on individuals, organisations and service delivery. A critical evaluation
understanding Management of management theories. In depth understanding of the complexities of team building, organisa-
of a topic by in the Built tional culture, recruitment and selection, staff appraisal, motivation, leadership, communication, co-
Environment ordination, and managing change and diversity. Relevance of management competencies to personal
seeing how key development planning.
issues are
Sustainable The aim of this course is to develop the students knowledge and understanding about the nature and
treated in other Practices for concepts of sustainability, and to provide information about sustainability issues in FM relating to
work Facilities Man- energy management, waste management, the indoor environment, and specific design issues. The
agers issues covered include the basic principles of fuel consumption, plant efficiency, effects of occupancy
periods, building thermal inertia, U-values, energy auditing, tariff analysis.
Project The Construction Industry- Practices, Performance and Development.; The Manufacturing Industry-
Management Learning from other Industries; Lean Construction and Process Mapping; Lean Planning; Perform-
Strategic Issues ance Measurement and Benchmarking; Project Management Evaluation; Power, Politics and Influ-
ence- Project Teams; Supply Chain Management- Partnering and Strategic Alliances.
Project Construction project management concepts, standards and services, organisational structures for the
Management delivery of project management services, management strategies for clients and stakeholder briefing,
Theory & issues related to the management of the construction project design process, and budget setting.
Practice Tools and techniques available for construction project planning and control of costs, time, risk and
quality. Consideration of issues related to TQM and health and safety. Teamwork and leadership
roles
Safety Risk & Introduction to risk, safety and reliability, and how they interact; Introduction to probability theory
Reliability and probability distributions; Qualitative safety of engineering systems and quantified risk assess-
ment using Fault tree analysis; Reliability of single items and of multi-component systems; Structural
reliability theory and methods for determining the safety index of a structure; Repeated loading, and
time varying loads assessed using extreme value statistics, and by means of failure rate.
Urban Drain- Performance Requirements; Separate Systems; Combined Sewerage Systems; Rainwater Quantifica-
age and Design tion; Overview of Sewer Sediments; Storm Sewer Design; Hydrodynamic Flow Models; Sustainable
Analysis Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS); and Pumped stormwater.
Value & Risk VRM and the construction procurement process, An Introduction to Value Management, Value
Management Engineering - Function Analysis and other VE tools, Risk, uncertainty and the construction industry,
Risk and procurement of PPP projects, The Risk Management framework., Sources, events and ef-
fects of project risk, Tools and techniques of Risk Management, Risk response and mitigation, Client
Briefing, A Review of North American Practice.
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Class Structure
Lectures in the BSc Con-
struction Project Manage-
ment will be held on week-
days between the hours of
5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. For
the MSc degrees, lectures are
held on Saturday between
the hours of 9:00 AM and
4:00 P.M. A detailed timeta-
ble will be provided at the
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Heriot-Watt University Student Testimonials
Leanne Matthews
Associate Cost
Manager
Heriot-Watt prepares you very
well for a successful career in
the construction profession as
there is a strong emphasis on
management, as well as the
technical aspects that you will
need for the job. Even after
eight years I still find links
with what I did on my course
and what I’m doing today.
I am currently responsible for
the co-ordination and manage-
ment of a range of construc-
tion projects, my role focuses
on costs and ensuring that
budgets are managed effi-
ciently. I work on a diverse
range of projects in terms
of size and the skills required,
from school building pro-
grammes in the Borders to a
new visitor centre in the Royal
Botanic Gardens in Edin-
burgh.
start of every term.
The lectures will focus on the
review, discussion and practi-
cal application of key con-
cepts and material. This
learning style is designed to
deepen the knowledge of an
area by encouraging a critical-
thinking approach revolving
around an understanding of
the material, rather than a
detailed “rote-learning” re-
gurgitation of the syllabus.
The lectures would be fol-
lowed by a tutorial at the
Natalie Jones,
Barbados
I chose the Heriot
Watt University pro-
gramme based on three crite-
ria: flexibility, popularity and
range of programmes avail-
able. I liked that this pro-
gramme did not require me to
submit periodic assignments,
only self-study and examina-
tions as frequently as my work
schedule would permit.
Good programme, great flexi-
bility, with online and elec-
tronic study resources to help
me along the way.
Alfred Okot Okidi,
Uganda
“I have found the
Heriot Watt pro-
gramme to be unique, practi-
cal, relevant and so enriching.
The programme was quite
taxing, as I had to blend my
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start of each month. This
will be focused on solving
problems related to the is-
sues covered in the lectures
for the preceding month.
reading with a demanding
work schedule. The beauty
of the programme to me was
in the flexibility of the course
and concise course materials
presented in stimulating lan-
guage. I treasure the pro-
gramme more than all my
earlier qualifications and
courses.
Jason Julien, Experience in the
Trinidad & Tobago delivery of tertiary
The HWU experience
education courses…
far exceeded my ex-
pectations. The quality of the For over 20 years, B&B
teaching materials was first- has been seen as the
class, as they were well written established leader in
and effectively communicated
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Entry Requirements and Registration Deadlines
As previously indicated, the
programmes have tuition
start-dates of January, May
and September each year
(registration deadline – No-
vember 30, March 31 and
July 31 respectively). Stu-
dents are encouraged to sit
two modules each term.
Barring exemptions and re-
sits, the total delivery period
is then a minimum of 1 year
for the BSc programme and
1 1/2 years for the MSc pro-
grammes.
Student Support: Course Materials
Specially designed course
materials are available on
the HWU Virtual Learning
Environment—Vision.
Students receive on-line
access which provides
• Subjects covered and ex-
pected learning outcomes;
• Class material such as pres-
entations and course notes
As at April 1 2010, the BSc
programme is being offered
for an introductory dis-
counted fee of $45,000.00
per module. This is subject
to change after the first se-
mester. For the MSc/Post
Graduate Diploma, the dis-
counted introductory offer
is $100,000 per module.
This is also subject to
change after the first semes-
ter. Persons who are re-
quired to sit the B&B Cer-
tificate in Construction as a
preliminary course to enter
the BSc programme will pay
$60,000.00 for that pro-
The normal entry
requirements for the BSc
programme is a construc-
tion-related Diploma or
comparable qualification at
NVQ Level IV. Persons with
an unapproved Diploma
will be required to complete
the 3-month Certificate in
Construction available at
B&B from September-
December each year. Candi-
dates should submit their
qualification for assessment
• Self-test questions, practice
and tutorial questions with
solutions.
• Discussion forums and
email exchanges
Vision provides a progressive
learning experience through
sequential modules which
build upon the information
and knowledge learnt in pre-
gramme
The total amount paid per
term would vary according
to the number of modules
taken. There is also a one-
time registration charge of
£50.00 for new entrants to
the BSc and MSc.
The module cost covers:
• Attendance at tuition
classes and class material
• Course material and access
to the HWU website
• HWU Examination fees
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For the MSc the require-
ments are a honours degree
in a relevant discipline
and/or equivalent qualifica-
tions that will be considered
on an individual basis.
Persons without a degree
but with over 5 years rele-
vant professional level work
experience and qualifica-
tions may enter the MSc
under the Mature Student
Entry Route after assessment
and approval by HWU.
vious modules. The course
texts form the core resource
for students and the teaching
programme is built around
the course content as pro-
vided in the texts.
Fees
This fee is payable in three
instalments, one for
$25,000.00 (BSc) and
$50,000 (MSc/PgDip) within
two weeks before the start of
a course, another for
$10,000.00 (BSc) and
$25,000 (MSc/PgDip) within
4 weeks of the start of the
course and the final
$10,000.00 (BSc) and
$25,000 (MSc/PgDip) is due
8 weeks after the start of the
course. Exam re-sits attract
a charge of £30 per module
payable to HWU. Financ-
ing is available through the
Students Loan Bureau
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