6B043E - Built Environment Project 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B043E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Built Environment Project | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Thomas Lambourne | ||
| Module Team: | Emmajane Mantle, Angela Morris | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100150 - construction and the built environment | 100962 - research skills | |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 50 | 50 | |
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
Aim 1 – To design and execute an independent research project that addresses a contemporary issue within the built environment or related discipline.
Aim 2 – To synthesise and critically evaluate existing academic literature aligned and primary or secondary data.
Aim 3 – To develop reflective skills that enable professional awareness and the application of academic research across the degree programme.
Content Summary
This module enables students to undertake an independent, industry-informed research or innovation project addressing a key issue within the built environment. Emphasising applied research and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and professional bodies, the module encourages exploration of topics with real-world relevance and impact. Examples of research areas include construction, infrastructure, sustainability, quantification, change management, cost planning, contract management, housing, urban planning, property management, valuation, and building information modelling.
The module covers research design, project management, data collection and analysis, ethical considerations, critical literature review, and development of a coherent theoretical framework. Through this series, students receive targeted training in empirical research methods and academic integrity. Under academic supervision, students demonstrate autonomy and critical thinking as they carry out research activities.
Finally, students develop critical self-reflection skills by completing a reflective log of their professional competencies to date. This case-study-led reflection enables evaluation of research skills developed through the project and the wider degree. Furthermore, this log can be used for professional body alignment and future recognition submissions. Alongside the project, it offers an opportunity to reflect on original insights and apply them to professional practice, policy, or innovation in the built environment and related disciplines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Project Supervision | 6 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Active/Simulation | 6 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 24 |
| Independent Study | 144 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically execute an independent academic research project addressing an applied built environment issue. |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on personal research skills and professional competencies in relation to industry and academic standards. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Written Work | Practical Written Work | 0 | 4500 | 75 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self-reflective Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment | 0 | 1500 | 24 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Self-reflective Assessment | ✔ | ✔ | |