4B045E - Built Environment Principles in Practice 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 4B045E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Built Environment Principles in Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Built and Sustainable Environment | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Built Environment | ||
| Module Leader: | Emmajane Mantle | ||
| Module Team: | Joseph Crago, Angela Morris, Thomas Lambourne, Bowen Yan, Debbie Hughes | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100150 - construction and the built environment | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Jul 2032 |
Module Aims
This module adopts a ChallengeBased Learning approach, where students address authentic industry challenges drawn from contemporary builtenvironment practice. Through enquiry, investigation, and collaborative problemsolving, learners engage with real-world scenarios such as site analysis, sustainability assessments, digital surveying challenges, and technology-driven project tasks. This approach encourages students to connect theoretical foundations with practical, industryinformed challenges, supporting deeper engagement and meaningful application of knowledge
Students will also engage in activities, to help strengthen their understanding of the different roles within Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Building Surveying and Real Estate, and build a portfolio of work, including the use of Drone Footage, 3D Laser Scanning and Virtual Reality.
All aspects of this module will lead into other modules throughout the course and will give students the opportunity to learn different techniques and technologies that will be useful for future Coursework submissions.
Content Summary
The main aims of the module are to:
Develop a comprehensive understanding of core concepts to demonstrate the requirements of different construction disciplines.
Establish a foundation of knowledge base aligned to the professional roles within the Built Environment and introduces different Technologies that support the collection and analysis of visual data.
Prepare students for success as a member of the University of South Wales community, by providing guidance on research skills, academic support services, and engagement with scholarly activities.
Enable students to engage with authentic, realworld challenges that promote enquiry, collaboration, and creative problemsolving across builtenvironment disciplines.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 24 |
| Groupwork | 12 |
| Active/Simulation Based | 6 |
| Demonstration | 12 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 2 |
| Formative Assessment - Independent | 16 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Direct Study | 84 |
| Independent Study | 84 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate knowledge of core principles of the built environment and the use of different technologies to deliver projects. |
| LO2 | To understand of the core skills and duties of the built environment professionals across the project lifecycle. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio | Synchronous Onsite | 0 | 3500 | 40 | No | 100 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice | Report/Powerpoint/ Poster Presentation/ BLOG/VLOG | 0 | 2250 | 60 | No | 100 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Student Choice | ✔ | ✔ | |