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|  | An Architectural Engineer works within a design team that includes an Architect who focuses on the functional and aesthetic design of buildings. The work of the Architectural Engineer is specific to their specialism and includes structural, environmental systems, energy conservation, health and wellbeing. This new course specialises in sustainability, energy conservation and environmental systems design through project based design analysis of an Architects Design proposals. |
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|  | An Architectural Engineer works within a design team that includes an Architect who focuses on the functional and aesthetic design of buildings. The work of the Architectural Engineer is specific to their specialism and includes structural, environmental systems, energy conservation, health and wellbeing. This new course specialises in sustainability, energy conservation and environmental systems design through project based design analysis of an Architects Design proposals. |
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|  | Architectural Technologists translate conceptual building design into detailed technical solutions. Key competencies include building design procedures and practice, environmental design, technical specification and presentation. The programme is structured around these competencies and develops students from a range of backgrounds for careers in a management role. |
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|  | The architectural technologist works with the design and construction professions to ensure optimum building performance and efficiency. The course enables students to develop an understanding of the design process, contractual issues, and professional obligations. It will teach students the skills to translate design into construction, maximising efficiency and satisfaction. The third year will be spent on a professional placement working in industry. |
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|  | This first degree in architecture is unique in its approach to addressing issues of management in architectural design during the first three years of study. It aims to produce graduates able to undertake creative design and management roles within the built environment as well as progressing to the next stage of an architectural education. |
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|  | Building Design Managers coordinate the activities of specialist designers in order to facilitate the realisation of a coherent integrated building design solution. Key competencies include building design philosophies and management. The programme is structured around these competencies and develops students from a range of backgrounds for careers in a management role. |
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|  | The degree provides a broad knowledge of the building process, specifically allowing students to manage design. It is based around the core themes of design, economics and finance, management and technology. The taught modules aim to give students the skills to manage the process of design from inception to completion within a range of procurement options and within acceptable limits for the specific project deliverables of cost, quality, time and safety. The third year will be spent on a professional placement working in industry. |
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|  | Building Project Mangers define and coordinate targets throughout the design and construction of building projects to ensure they comply with client aims and objectives. Key competencies include financial, value, project and programme management. The programme is structured around these competencies and develops students from a range of backgrounds for careers in a management role. |
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|  | The building project manager's primary role is to ensure the individual tasks necessary to construct a client's building occur at the right time, in the right sequence and the building meets the aims and objectives set. The course provides a broad knowledge of the building process. It achieves this by teaching the necessary skills to enable students to manage the building process from initial project inception, through to building design and construction and finally to project completion and building occupation. The third year will be spent on a professional placement working in industry. |
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|  | Professional 'Building Services Engineers' design all of the systems that are necessary in a building for occupants to carry out their business. These systems include: heating, lighting, air conditioning and electrical systems. This course is intended for students who are employed in the Building Services Engineering profession and wish to achieve a good academic qualification. This programme aims to provide a broad education combined with specialist study and to equip students with the necessary skills to qualify for Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). |
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|  | Professional 'Building Services Engineers' design all of the systems that are necessary in a building for occupants to carry out their business. These systems include: heating, lighting, air conditioning and electrical systems. This course is intended for students who are employed in the Building Services Engineering profession and wish to achieve a good academic qualification. This programme aims to provide a broad education combined with specialist study and to equip students with the necessary skills to qualify for Corporate Membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). |
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|  | Building surveying is the fastest growing discipline in the surveying profession, with new areas of work and interest developing continually. The programme prepares the student for problem-solving and advising on all matters of property development including buildings in use, building performance, alterations and refurbishment, construction, building economics, law and management. |
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|  | Building Surveying is concerned with buildings in use, including the maintenance, alteration, repair, refurbishment and restoration of existing buildings as well as working with new buildings. This degree develops analytical problem-solving and communication skills as well as the technical understanding and professional approach required for building surveying. The programme includes Building Conservation, Computer Aided Design and Building Control. |
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|  | The School of the Built and Natural Environment offers an extended degree programme for those who do not meet the requirements for first year degree entry. The programme includes an additional year of study which will provide students with knowledge and skills before progressing onto more specialist studies. |
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|  | A degree in Commercial Quantity Surveying provides a broad range of skills transferable across many diverse industries. A Quantity Surveyor develops distinctive expertise in measurement, cost management, construction economics and legal matters. A focus is also developed on the financial and commercial management of a contracting organisation. Students develop a range of broad skills and opportunities exist not only in building contractors and specialist sub contractors, but across the private and public sectors in a range of diverse organisations. |
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|  | Quantity surveyors advise on construction costs and legal matters. As such they are often considered the accountants and lawyers of the construction industry. This is a vocational degree providing a broad education combined with the specialist study required for a career in commercial contracting and subcontracting organisations. |
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|  | Construction Managers supervise the execution of on-site construction activities and direct on-site project teams by implementing project controls. Key competencies include construction planning and organisation, on-site safety and quality management. The programme is structured around these competencies and develops students from a range of backgrounds for careers in a management role. |
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|  | The course concentrates on the site construction processes based around the need to build to time and within budget, whilst retaining high-quality work and taking account of health and safety requirements. Broad areas of interest are contractual management and financial control. The third year will be spent on a professional placement working in industry. |
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|  | Crime Science BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time or 4 years sandwich This new multi-disciplinary degree applies a scientific approach to crime prevention, detection and investigation by drawing on the discipline areas of Criminology, Forensic Science, Psychology, Geographical Data Technology and related fields. |
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|  | This course provides the knowledge, operational and theoretical skills base for students wishing to pursue careers as Environmental Health Practitioners or related Environmental Health disciplines. Course specialisms include environmental protection, food science and public health. |
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|  | This course focuses on the sustainability of natural and human systems, be it wildlife, landscapes or industry. The degree explores the dynamic interrelationship between humans, their cultures, technologies and environments. |
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|  | Estate Management graduates work in property development agencies, management, property valuation and urban regeneration. Typically they work as consultants or as part of in-house teams to provide property solutions to business and the community. |
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|  | Estate Management is a multidisciplinary degree concerned with the ownership, management, valuation, disposal and development of urban land and property. It covers the breadth of work typically undertaken in the commercial property and valuation professions and is a natural progression to a career as a chartered surveyor. |
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|  | The BA (Hons) Geography and Crime Science programme at Northumbria University has been designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop a problem solving approach to crime issues with an acute understanding of human interaction with ‘place and space’. |
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|  | This course provides the opportunity to study core areas from both the Geography and Environmental Management courses along with a range of appropriate options designed to allow a maximum degree of flexibility. Graduate careers include research, conservation, housing, transport, environmental consultancy, overseas development, town and country planning, tourism, industry, business and commerce. |
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|  | Geography BA (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time This course focuses on human and environmental relationships at a global scale. The wide choice of study options covers all aspects of the discipline and students have the opportunity to specialise in Human Geography, for the BA (Hons), or Physical Geography, for the BSc (Hons). |
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|  | Geography BSc (Hons) Full Time 3 years full-time This course focuses on human and environmental relationships at a global scale. The wide choice of study options covers all aspects of the discipline and students have the opportunity to specialise in Human Geography, for the BA (Hons), or Physical Geography, for the BSc (Hons). |
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|  | This degree in Interior Architecture focuses on the remodelling and reuse of existing buildings for continued or reinterpreted use. This studio-based, design-led programme will cover the theory and practice associated with working with an existing built context. It will also cover how spatial development, materiality, technology and environmental control can improve the character and performance of existing built spaces. Design projects will provide a mechanism for ideas exploration which will increase in complexity, authority and autonomy through each level of study, starting with smaller manageable contexts and moving into more complex and realistic scenarios towards the final year. |
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|  | This qualification is ideal for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. |
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|  | This qualification is ideal for managers, supervisors and staff from all types of organisations who need a broad understanding of health and safety issues. |
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|  | The NEBOSH National Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals, building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH National General Certificate. |
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|  | The NEBOSH National Diploma is the qualification for aspiring health and safety professionals, building directly upon the foundation of knowledge provided by the NEBOSH National General Certificate. |
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|  | A Planning and Development Surveying degree provides a sound grounding in both the market and planning aspects of the development process. It facilitates a holistic view of development and provides an excellent start for a varied surveying career, including site finding, feasibility studies and development appraisal, securing funding and planning permission and public inquiry work. The wide field of regeneration (embracing economic development and environmental improvement) is another major career opportunity for which this degree is ideally suited. |
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|  | A degree in Quantity Surveying provides a broad range of skills transferable across many diverse industries. A Quantity Surveyor develops distinctive expertise in measurement, cost management, construction economics and legal matters. A focus is also developed on the financial and commercial management of a contracting organisation. Opportunities exist in private practice, contractors, the public sector, property development as well as accountancy, insurance and management consultancy. |
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|  | Quantity surveyors are construction consultants who advise on cost and legal matters. On completion of the course, excellent worldwide employment opportunities are available in private practise, with building contractors and specialist sub contractors, local authorities, civil engineering, accountants and management consultants. |
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