Sustainable Communities Foundation Degree

COURSE INFORMATION

3 years part-time

School of the Built Environment
Ellison Building, Newcastle City Campus

From September 2008 Northumbria University working in partnership with the Homes and Communities Agency Academy (HCA Academy) will be delivering the first Foundation Degree in Sustainable Communities in the North East. This exciting new programme of study is an innovative collaboration between the School of the Built Environment and the School of Arts and Social Sciences and HCA Academy. The programme aims to develop skills and knowledge in all aspects of Sustainable Communities ranging from design, planning, professional practice, and housing right through to issues associated with governance, sustainability, community safety, social inclusion and researching communities. During the course, students will undertake an in-depth supervised work-based project on an area of interest.

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COURSEWORK AND ASSESSMENT

The Foundation Degree is a three year, part-time, programme of study which will be delivered by block teaching on Friday and Saturday once a month. Teaching and learning will involve a mix of traditional lectures, discussion groups, examination of case study material, directed learning, site visits and guest presentations.

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments will involve a range of written assignments and presentations that will require students to produce reports and strategies to a standard and style expected in a work place.

ACCREDITATION

This course is accredited by the the Chartered Institute of Housing and successful completion entitles students to apply for Corporate Membership of the CIH.

CAREERS

The Foundation Degree in Sustainable Communities provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills and knowledge in a rapidly developing professional area, and to relate to other students working within a wide range of related subject areas. Upon completion of the course, students will have the option of leaving with a Foundation Degree or moving onto the final year of a full degree programme e.g. BA (Hons) Housing Sustainable Communities.

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COURSE MODULES

Year 1

BE1116 - Introducing Sustainability (CORE, 10 Credits)

BE1118 - Responding To Social Exclusion (CORE, 10 Credits)

BE1119 - Sustainability And Design Of The Built Environment (CORE, 10 Credits)

BE1120 - Housing Affordability And Need (CORE, 10 Credits)

PS0405 - Researching Sustainable Communities (CORE, 20 Credits)

PS0407 - Understanding Sustainable Communities (CORE, 20 Credits)

Year 2

BE1117 - Local Community Study (CORE, 10 Credits)

BE1121 - Managing Organisations (CORE, 20 Credits)

BE1122 - Community Safety (CORE, 10 Credits)

PS0406 - Project Design and Delivery (CORE, 20 Credits)

PS0515 - Work based project (CORE, 20 Credits)

Year 3

BE0783 - Contemporary Housing System (OPTION, 20 Credits)

BE1123 - Developing Professional Practice (CORE, 20 Credits)

BE1124 - Developing Communities And Partnerships (CORE, 20 Credits)

BE1125 - Supporting People In The Community (OPTION, 20 Credits)

BE1126 - Housing Management (FD) (OPTION, 20 Credits)

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