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WELCOME...... 2 POSTGRADUATE ABOUT THE FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE COURSES IN AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT...... 4 ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS...... 7 ARCHITECTURE MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch) (ARB/RIBA PART 2)...... 8 AND THE BUILT POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE (ARB/RIBA PART 3)...... 12 ENVIRONMENT ARCHITECTURE MA...... 14 FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MSc...... 20 INTERIOR DESIGN MA...... 24 PLANNING, HOUSING AND URBAN DESIGN...... 29 HOUSING PRACTICE MA/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE....30 INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE...... 34 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE...... 40 URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA...... 46 PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION...... 53 BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE...... 54 CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MSc...... 58 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc...... 61 FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MSc...... 64 PROPERTY FINANCE MSc/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE....68 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSc...... 72 TOURISM AND EVENTS...... 77 EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT MA...... 78 TOURISM MANAGEMENT MA...... 82 TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS...... 87 AIR TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc...... 88 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE...... 92 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc/PG DIPLOMA/PG CERTIFICATE...... 98 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT...... 102 COURSE ENQUIRIES RESEARCH IN ARCHITECTURE AND THE First Floor BUILT ENVIRONMENT...... 104 Cavendish House POSTGRADUATE SINGLE MODULES...... 108 101 New Cavendish Street CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...... 110 London W1W 6XH T: +44 (0)20 7915 5511 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER...... 112 E: course-enquiries@ LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON...... 114 westminster.ac.uk AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE...... 117 STUDYING AT WESTMINSTER...... 118 FOR POSTGRADUATE ACCOMMODATION, FEES AND FUNDING ...... 120 INFORMATION LOCATION...... 122 EVENING DATES visit our website COURSE ENQUIRIES...... 124 westminster.ac.uk i ? westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe CONTENTS 1 WELCOME

Welcome to the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment. We are an open, vibrant community for learning and research. One in which you will thrive, realise your potential and ambition.

Our courses are informed by the excellent research of the academics who will teach you. Our Masters programmes have evolved over many years to prepare creative, highly skilled practitioners who can meet the needs of the architecture and built environment professions in the 21st century. Most of our courses are offered full or part-time. Carefully designed to meet your circumstances, they will help you to develop the skills and knowledge that you will need to work in an increasingly competitive job market.

London is an extraordinary world city. Offering a wealth of culture and entertainment, it is undergoing an unprecedented period of change in relation to all the disciplines we offer. Twenty-first century London is perhaps the ideal ‘laboratory’ in which to study and learn built environment disciplines. More than anywhere else, in London you can develop the specialist skills to lead tomorrow’s construction and tourism industries, design and planning professions. At Westminster you will do so in a diverse community of international and home students. Whether you are interested in architecture, tourism, transport, urban design or real estate, we have a great programme of study for you. And we have the flexibility to meet your learning needs: your experience is at the core of all we do.

Professor David Dernie Dean, Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment

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We have a long tradition of providing excellent teaching in the built environment professions and, with over 900 postgraduate students from more than 50 countries, the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment at the University of Westminster has one of the UK’s largest postgraduate programmes in these fields. Our courses cover a broad range of subjects, and our students include a wide variety of nationalities and professions, creating a vibrant and diverse community.

Our courses are research led and The success of our flexible, research-led and professionally-oriented. At Westminster you industry-connected approach is evidenced by will be taught directly by world-leading experts. the brilliant achievements of our students. Our Many of our staff are leading researchers architecture students, for example, regularly in their own field. Our courses are rigorous win prizes in international competitions and up to date, and cover the majority of including an extraordinary run of success the disciplines that go into the shaping of in the RIBA President’s Medals. In 2016 one cities: from architecture to transport, tourism of our Tourism Management students won to construction, housing to planning, urban the inaugural Tourism Management Institute design to property, we can provide a uniquely (TMI) Postgraduate Prize for her dissertation. interdisciplinary context for the study of Most importantly, our employment record is tomorrow’s urban environments. very strong.

Our teaching is enriched by the wealth of We are an ambitious, dynamic and outward connections to industry and the professions. looking Faculty, determined to make a positive Our central London location means that contribution to the debate around the future of we have unmatched access to professional architecture and the built environment. We see institutions and practices based in the city. our postgraduate students as major contributors London is the leading international centre for to this debate, and have the ambition that you built environment professionals, and we are will leave us with the skills, knowledge and able to draw on this exceptional expertise to curiosity to help shape the professional area attract visiting lecturers and leading speakers that you have chosen to enter. to our courses. Our newly refurbished architecture studios were Our close links to London practice and nominated in the AJ Retrofit Awards 2016, also industry mean that our postgraduate portfolio known as Retrofit Oscars. The awards, run by of courses is directly related to current needs the Architects Journal, celebrate best practice and emerging priorities. This helps maintain in design, engineering and construction that the vitality and relevance of postgraduate prolongs and improves the life of the built study at Westminster and means that we are environment. The studios opened in October responsive to the changing demands of 2015 after being redesigned and refurbished students and society. by Jestico + Whiles. The award ceremony will take place in September 2016.

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With more than 2,000 students, All our architecture studios are situated the Faculty of Architecture and the at our Marylebone Campus, creating Built Environment at the University a vibrant academic and creative of Westminster is one of the largest studio culture; fully staffed workshops providers of built environment are equipped with CNC, laser cutting education in the country. and rapid prototyping equipment, and computers are installed with a wide We engage leading practitioners in range of graphics and design software. the delivery of our courses, and have developed strong links with the various The opening of our new Fabrication professions and future employers, Laboratory Westminster in April 2015 leading to excellent employment has been a major expansion of our prospects for our students. already extensive workshops. To our existing suite of 3D printers and laser Our courses are highly rated by cutters, it has added a wide selection employers. Our graduates have of digital equipment that provides gone on to work with world class facilities ranging from desktop 3D organisations including Zaha Hadid, printing and CNC knife cutting, to Wilkinson Eyre, Hopkins Architects, large-scale CNC routing, CNC Foster and Partners, Make architects, metal milling and robot fabrication. and Rogers Stirk Harbour and Partners. Fabrication Laboratory Westminster provides an environment where our students can learn, make and experiment at the cutting edge of digital design and fabrication.

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westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIORS 7 MASTER OF CORE MODULES YEAR ONE ARCHITECTURE (MArch) SEMESTER ONE (ARB/RIBA PART 2) Design Project 1 (Year 1 Design Studio) This single design project, or series of linked Course Leader design projects, is individual to each elective Darren Deane Design Studio, and is run in parallel with the [email protected] Year 2 Design Studio. You choose your Design Studio following presentations by all the Design Length of course Studio tutors at the beginning of the academic Two years full-time year; each Design Studio offers a new project every year. Projects lead from exploratory research to the development of an individual Location SEMESTER TWO Central London (Marylebone) brief, and a design proposal which you develop for assessment at the end of Semester One. Design Project 2 (Year 1 Design Studio) Course fees and funding Commonly, though not exclusively, the westminster.ac.uk/fees Digital Representation See theme or context of Design Project 2 involves This module focuses on digital media technology and computer-based strategies, developing or testing aspects of the Design including the principles of 2D and 3D computer Project 1 through further research or exploratory The MArch (Part 2) is a long-established projects. This module, however, places greater and well-respected course that is prescribed drawing, modelling, rendering, animation and digital fabrication techniques. The module emphasis on the detailed resolution of the by the ARB and validated by the RIBA to individual design proposal, often at a larger give exemption from the second stage of aims to extend your practical and theoretical understanding of advanced digital media, scale, and deals more explicitly with the issues professional education. The emphasis of the of programme, materiality, technology and course is on innovative design work, and on as well as to enhance your existing computing knowledge and skills – so assessment is on environmental impact. The module is run in developing a caring and critical approach parallel with the Year 2 Design Studio. to the study and practice of architecture. a ‘value-added’ basis. History and Theory The course fosters diversity of choice, Professional Studies This module draws on your work experience This module consists of specialist seminar study interpretation and approach, whether in design and a series of wider module-wide lectures, projects or more academic research. The former and introduces statutory, professional and management concepts related to and begins a year-long study of architectural focuses on sophisticated design programmes (in history and theory which culminates with your formal, technical, professional or urban terms) the ‘professional’ development of your coursework. It asks you to reflect on your dissertation submission in Year Two. Following that demand rigour and self-criticism. The latter presentations by all the seminar group leaders focuses on your major dissertation, an extended prior experience and personal development, and to identify areas for future investigation. at the beginning of semester, you choose a piece of specialised research into architecture seminar group with its own particular theme and its historical or theoretical contexts. The module introduces you to the role of the architect in the construction industry (including and programme of study. Based on this, development and procurement issues), and you select an individual area of research, The course has three main objectives: and develop it through writing and a to develop your design ability through to the professional, managerial and legal constraints that influence the work of the presentation; you also prepare an abstract project-based experimentation; to present an for your Dissertation. evaluation and critique of your coursework architect in practice. within a broad cultural context, and in light Technical Studies in Practice of technical, economic and legal constraints; This module requires you, individually or within and to promote the articulate explanation and a group, to carry out research into different representation of quality and value in approaches to, and kinds of, technology and design projects. environmental design. You will need to look at the wider cultural issues involved, but more especially at issues of sustainability in design. Above right This is expected to inform your Design Studio Anam Afroze Hazan project work.

8 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch)(ARB/RIBA PART 2) westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch)(ARB/RIBA PART 2) 9 ASSOCIATED CAREERS “Westminster is a very Most students who complete the Architecture diverse school. I particularly MArch (Part 2) are subsequently employed in liked the range of studios on architectural offices, and become registered offer. I was given flexibility to architects after taking the Part 3 exam. Others explore my areas of interest, progress to take further Masters or PhD degrees, and the lecturing staff and then go into research and/or teaching. were able to offer a number of different perspectives and research routes. My particular studio focused on ‘time-based RELATED COURSE architecture’, which involved the creation Postgraduate Diploma in Professional of a number of short films. Westminster Practice in Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3). also provides a well-structured dissertation module. The dissertation can be linked to the studio projects, which in my case helped inform some of the studio work and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS provided a basis for further research.” You are required to have an undergraduate YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO John Killock degree in Architecture, or similar, with a high SEMESTER ONE Master of Architecture (MArch) level of achievement, which will normally be Applied Technical Studies Graduate, 2012 Dissertation In this module you complete an applied validated by the RIBA for Part 1/prescribed by The Dissertation is the primary focus of technical study concurrent with the progression the ARB for Part 1. You will usually have one architectural history and theory teaching, of your main Design Studio project. This year’s (post-degree) professional experience. and the main written component of the course. integrated report explains and deepens the At interview, you should present your academic Building on your abstract, you research environmental, structural and constructional portfolio together with examples of work into primary and secondary sources, define strategies inherent to your design thinking undertaken during professional training, and and refine a methodology, produce a draft and your project. any relevant contextual material. If your first synopsis, and, finally, complete a 10,000-word language is not English, you will need an IELTS dissertation with footnotes, bibliography and Design Development (Year 2 Design Studio) score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a illustrations. If you explore another mode of This module follows on from the Main Design minimum score of 6.0 in each component. study, such as making a film or designing a Project, and asks you to elaborate, test, adapt website, you will still need to meet a lower and develop your design project proposal to word limit of 6,000 words. produce a well-resolved architectural design. This module encourages you to communicate Main Design Project (Year 2 Design Studio) your ideas, research work and design As with Design Studio 1, this is individual to proposals in a range of media at an advanced each elective Design Studio, and you choose level. You also integrate your presentation with your Design Studio following presentations by your work in the Strategic Report and Applied all the Design Studio tutors at the beginning of Technical Studies modules. The module is run the academic year. The module is integrated in parallel with the Year 1 Design Studio. with the subsequent Design Development module, and these two modules usually create Strategic Report a single overarching project for the final This module is a substantial report that is academic year. The module is run in parallel integrated with your main Design Studio with the Year 1 Design Studio, however, Year 2 project, and the Applied Technical Studies students are expected to pursue, and resolve, module. The report focuses on exploring and a more ambitious and sophisticated thesis. explaining the critical project decisions made as part of the design process. The module introduces various approaches to the report – Above methodologies, techniques, selected building Harriet Jane Brisley precedents – through seminars and Design Right Studio group tutorials. Ben Newcomb

10 MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch)(ARB/RIBA PART 2) westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE (MArch)(ARB/RIBA PART 2) 11 COURSE CONTENT events. The module builds on the theoretical POSTGRADUATE models and practical examples studied DIPLOMA IN The Diploma is the final part of an architectural in the taught modules, and develops your student’s professional training and the understanding of the key areas of professional PROFESSIONAL culmination of a minimum of seven years’ practice, design and construction and provides education and professional development. The an opportunity to make professional judgements PRACTICE IN content of the course and each module builds and recommendations for future practice. ARCHITECTURE on the professional experience and knowledge that you will have gained over this period. Professional Development and Experience (ARB/RIBA PART 3) This work-based module consists of the Professional Experience and Development CORE MODULES Record, a professional Curriculum Vitae, a Course Leader Architectural Practice Management Critical Self-Appraisal and an Oral Examination Stephen Brookhouse This module aims to develop your (the Viva Voce). The module enables you to [email protected] understanding of the role and value of the assess the experience you require for practice, architect in the commissioning, procurement to evaluate your achievements and experiential Length of course and management of architectural projects. learning in the professional workplace, and One year part-time, one evening per It builds on the legal and practice models to demonstrate your professional judgement week in Semester One, three days studied in the law module and places them based on that experience. of intensive full-time attendance in in a wider managerial context. It also Semester Two, plus tutorials introduces and applies generic management principles and relevant procedures to the key ASSOCIATED CAREERS Location elements of the design and construction cycle, Central London (Marylebone) The Diploma in Professional Practice in and places current practice in the context of Architecture is a professional qualification wider developments in construction and the leading to registration as an architect with Course fees and funding built environment. Topics covered include See westminster.ac.uk/fees ARB and professional membership of the RIBA. organisational and financial management Students who have successfully completed the in architectural practice, marketing and course have obtained senior positions or taken briefing, the Plan of Work, and the role greater responsibility in architectural practice, This third and final adjunct of architectural of the professional in the construction team. education is designed to take place during developed their own architectural practice, It is delivered as an intensive three-day short and also gone on to work overseas. Former the second period of mandatory practical course during January. training after the completion of the Part 2. students have also developed specialism in construction law. The Diploma may also form English Law, Regulations, a platform for continuing study in academia The course can be completed in 12 to 24 Contracts and Procurement months, according to employment circumstances. and research and may lead to study for an This module investigates the principles of MPhil/PhD degree. Graduates of the course receive a Postgraduate construction law, relevant statutory regulations, Diploma in Architectural Professional Practice procurement, forms of construction contract and can apply for registration with ARB, and and dispute resolution. It is delivered as a for Chartered membership of the RIBA. series of ten lectures with question and answer ENTRY REQUIREMENTS sessions. You will be expected to carry out You must have RIBA Parts 1 and 2 from a self-directed learning during the semester recognised school of architecture or have relating to each lecture topic. successfully passed the ARB assessment for RIBA Parts 1 and 2. If your first language is not Professional Case Study English, you will need an IELTS score of at least This work-based module allows you to choose 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 an architectural project to demonstrate your in each component. knowledge and understanding through analysis and evaluation of a project and the While all information is correct at the time of professional, legal, organisational events publication, this course is subject to a full review relevant to architectural practice. You will and details such as module availability and titles develop your analytical and evaluative skills, may change. For the latest course information and your ability to present complex data and please refer to our website.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROFESSIONAL 12 PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE (ARB/RIBA PART 3) westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe PRACTICE IN ARCHITECTURE (ARB/RIBA PART 3) 13 ARCHITECTURE MA

Course Leaders Dr Davide Deriu [email protected] Richard Difford [email protected] Samir Pandya [email protected]

Length of course One year full-time; two years part-time

Location Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees

Situated in the progressive intellectual milieu of London, the Architecture MA course offers a flexible programme of study and a unique opportunity to pursue advanced postgraduate research combining high-level theoretical investigation with COURSE CONTENT In parallel, a set of design-oriented activities innovative design approaches. encourages you to develop your artistic, The Architecture MA provides a course that aesthetic and intellectual vision through the is wide ranging and flexible, facilitating use of different media, in order to produce The Department of Architecture at the alternative modes of study and a range of University of Westminster provides first-class individual proposals with a high level of spatial, options, including the choice of either a material and formal resolution. The course is facilities, such as state-of-the-art digital design/ written or design-based thesis. The programme fabrication equipment, and a team of lecturers taught within a dynamic learning environment also allows for specialism through its three that comprises seminar-based sessions along and researchers deeply immersed in the very designated pathways: Architecture (Cultural latest developments in architectural design, with studio-based activities, suitably integrated Identity and Globalisation); Architecture (Digital by a wide range of lectures, tutorials, site visits, theory, historical research, and technology. Media) and Architecture (History and Theory). The Architecture MA is part of a suite of research training sessions, and independent Alternatively, you can also create your own study periods. Masters offered by the Department of pathway, under the heading Architecture MA, Architecture aimed at graduates looking by selecting and combining relevant modules to further their education and enhance their that meet your individual requirements. employability by acquiring new knowledge and skills. Focused on architectural research, The range of optional and specialist modules the Architecture MA also offers a firm offered allows you to develop your individual grounding for those seeking to pursue further learning trajectories through the in-depth study research and/or an academic career. of specific subject areas, involving theoretical components as well as practical applications. The Architecture MA incorporates a number A series of theory rich modules will stimulate of different study options including an you to analyse current trends in architecture, extensive range of individual module choices design theory and practice on the basis of your Above and specialist pathways in Cultural Identity research and critical judgement, and use these Kapani Nepuni Kayina and Globalisation, History and Theory, and insights to produce high-quality written work Left Digital Media. in a scholarly manner. Georgios Dimitrakopoulos

14 ARCHITECTURE MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE MA 15 CORE MODULES PATHWAY/OPTION MODULES and globalisation. The module will also include the course field trip to an international Research and Positioning Thesis Development and Major Thesis Project SEMESTER ONE destination (incorporating preparatory group- The Research and Positioning module The Thesis Development and Thesis modules Critical Issues in Architecture work) of significance to the theme of identity provides a foundation in postgraduate provide the opportunity to focus on a piece of and architecture. The field trip will also serve research methods and skills in architecture. individual research and in-depth study leading This module deals in depth with a series of major theoretical and historical issues that as a complement or contrast to London-based It also aims to establish a set of principles and to a written thesis or design-based research coursework projects (allowing distinctions and approaches to architectural research, including project. The thesis is undertaken in the context are facing architecture across the world. The intention is for you to develop an advanced commonalities between cultural contexts to both conventional research methods and of thematically led research groups or ‘labs’ be considered). The ultimate objective of the experimental and design-based techniques. The associated with each of the pathways. Typically understanding of current debates in architecture by reflecting on the diverse meanings module is to inspire and stimulate participants module also explores other forms of research thesis projects reflect contemporary issues or, to explore broad themes within the subject practice drawn from related disciplines. where appropriate, draw upon historical, associated with a series of key concepts that are central to contemporary architectural area and, through an elective element, begin social or cultural aspects in architecture and to identify their own themes of interest to spatial design. discourse (eg ‘space’; ‘place’; ‘landscape’; ‘memory’; ‘agency’ etc). A combination of explore beyond the module. The Thesis Development module prepares lectures, seminars and related activities will allow you to place these issues within a broad you for the subsequent Major Thesis Project SEMESTER TWO by introducing research issues and themes cultural context. Architectural texts will be within your chosen group. Throughout the first complemented by various sources drawn from Applied Animation semester you will undertake a series of short other disciplines, such as geography and This module addresses the application of projects and/or studies designed to inspire anthropology. Besides exercising your critical advanced 3D modelling and animation and stimulate ideas for a thesis proposal. thinking, reading and writing skills, you will in architectural design. Grounded in the also start to identify subject themes that you related practices of computational design, The Major Thesis Project provides a framework will develop in subsequent modules and this module capitalises on the potential of for the exploration, development, synthesis and through the Major Thesis Project. contemporary animation software to simulate material qualities and behaviours, including conclusion to your chosen area of study. The Programming and Computational Design the interaction of physical objects and aim is to evolve the project initially formulated This module addresses the use of computer complex mechanical or composite systems. in the Thesis Development module, based on programming and computational techniques The module introduces and investigates both the application of relevant research methods. in architectural design. You will examine the the representational and the filmic qualities The course of study for the thesis project module application of scripting, physical computing of animation, with a particular emphasis on will, as a consequence, also depend on the and parametric modelling techniques to the creative opportunities presented by such type/format of research methods that you are the exploration of form, interactivity, space simulations to generate design content and pursuing for your thesis project. and ideas. You will be introduced to some productively inform the design process. of the principles and techniques associated with the computer-controlled manufacture City Cultures: Conceptual Design for of models/building components, and gain Complex Cultural Contexts an understanding of the essential elements This is a studio design project that examines of physical computing and automation. The the nature and meaning of cultural identity, module aims both to offer instruction in the use issues of globalisation etc in spatial and of scripting and programming (as applied to architectural terms; developing visual graphic expression/composition and geometric ‘languages’ and programmatic strategies modelling) and also to explore the specific that result in a design project of considerable design potential latent in these techniques. conceptual, formal, spatial, material and Theories of Identity technological resolution. You will work The aim of the module is to introduce you individually on your project, which will be to the notion of the ‘culturally sensitive and based on a different topic of investigation each critical designer’. This will be done through year, responding to current concerns about a series of lectures/seminars to serve as a architecture within a specific urban and cultural broad introduction to key concepts and texts context, as well as its broader global context. (both classic and contemporary) within the In each instance students will be required to disciplines of both architecture and cultural investigate a particular cultural or urban Left studies that relate to issues of cultural identity issue relating to the notion of cultural identity Hogun Lee and representation.

16 ARCHITECTURE MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE MA 17 Ethnographic Ways of Knowing: Picturing London Critical and Creative Explorations of Site The aim of the module is to provide you “The course was an unforgettable Building on the conceptual emphasis of with direct experience and appreciation of experience and excellent preparation Semester One’s Theories of Identity module, architecture in London, and with the tools for for my future life and career. I had the this module will begin with introductory documenting, analysing and understanding opportunity to work alongside a great lectures on the historical evolution, key London as a global city through its present group of students, who are now friends, theoretical frameworks, and methods of and past. You will explore a varied range of exchanging knowledge from different ethnography. You will then develop your own textual and visual research methods to develop disciplines. The high academic level and ethnographic methodology to access, engage, new ways of imagining the city environment. professionalism of the course team was and understand a particular site. There will London will be your research laboratory: one of the most important elements for be an emphasis on creative and experimental the module will be conducted through urban its success and high-quality output. The approaches to methods such as participant walks with intensive documentation through friendly atmosphere as well as the Course observation, architectural and spatial analysis, sketching, photography, audio and video Leader’s accessibility created a welcoming interviewing, documentary, social media, recordings. A series of group tutorials will ASSOCIATED CAREERS but challenging and highly creative and archival research. In addition to normative allow you to develop and present your analysis The Department of Architecture is consciously environment. This course helped me to fieldwork methods, imaginative use of film, through the findings of the site visits as well as international in its educational thinking and set new foundations for my professional mapping, photography, performative, and other relevant sources eg publications, maps, academic links, and its graduates are among life, extending my horizons and developing narrative strategies will be encouraged. A key paintings, films, online videos, exhibitions etc. the most sought after anywhere in the world. new skills.” objective will be to understand the relationship In this module you will look at how architecture The flexibility offered within the course is Myrtle Tzortzi between subjects’ site-specific cultural practice, is situated within a wider environment and you intended to extend your creative abilities and Architecture MA spatial relations, architecture, and wider will be introduced to different methodological enhance your employability and performance transcultural/diasporic and global networks approaches to the investigation of the buildings as a design professional. Typical employment and influences. You will also be encouraged to and open spaces of the city. This will involve destinations for Architecture MA graduates “This course made me engage with broader issues of truth, objectivity, the careful study of the history (and hidden include architectural practice but also other aware that we should knowledge, bias, etc which arise within a histories) of places; a critical consideration design disciplines, media and the arts. The not just aim to be great creative research relationship. of the role of imagery in mediating our course may also form a platform for continuing architects, but we have to perceptions of the city; and the development of study with a career in academia or research. be above all responsible, Introduction to Design Computing an individual representation toolkit for ‘picturing understanding what The Introduction to Design Computing module cities’ that can then be used in your subsequent is behind and beside considers the application of digital media research and/or practice. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS architecture, dealing with multiple issues techniques to the exploration of form and such as memory, nature, geology, space, You will normally be required to hold a good space in interior design, and to the exploration Site and Motion power, the body, and many more.” of wider architectural themes and ideas. This module considers the application of Honours degree in Architecture or a related Concentrating primarily on the opportunities two-dimensional animated graphics and the art, design or built environment discipline. You Daniel Mangabeira da Vinha presented by the moving image and time-based photographic image to architectural research may be required to attend an interview, and to Architecture MA media, the module provides instruction in the and design. Beginning with an in-depth bring a portfolio of work demonstrating prior use of relevant computer software tools, such as theoretical study employing photography as experience and interests. Overseas candidates “Westminster’s Marylebone digital video editing applications, and attempts a critical tool, you will go on to explore the may submit a portfolio or samples of their Campus is in the centre of to situate the use of these techniques in relation possibilities afforded by digital technology project work in digital format for inspection. London surrounded by loads to the broader context of architectural/art-based to extend and develop conventional forms of You will need fluent written and spoken of galleries, museums and representational practices and conventions. architectural expression, and to incorporate English to study at postgraduate level. If your exhibitions. It is perfect for The module also aims to encourage critical interactivity and time-based content. The first language is not English, you will need an an architecture student. awareness of the role played by media in intention is to provide further technical IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with The course content is quite architecture and interior design. instruction in the use of scripted graphics a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. new and I believe it will be the tendency and associated software applications, and to The University offers pre-sessional summer of architecture in the future. It is a multi- encourage a critical approach to the programmes if you need to improve your disciplinary practice which involves both use of the photographic image/drawing and English before starting your course. art and technology. The tutors are very its relation to interactive/multimedia design. good and helpful.” RELATED COURSES Jing Wang Architecture MA • Architecture MArch (ARB/RIBA Part 2) • Architecture and Environmental Design MSc Above left • Interior Design MA Sebastian Mongillo

18 ARCHITECTURE MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE MA 19 COURSE CONTENT This interdisciplinary and international course ARCHITECTURE AND will provide you with skills that can be applied ENVIRONMENTAL Students on this course will take a fresh critical to diverse building typologies and global look at this subject. Here you will gain the climatic, environmental and contextual issues. DESIGN MSc knowledge and tools to make informed design On completion of this course you will have decisions based on post-occupancy feedback a thorough understanding of the principles and performance analysis, towards a new and methodology of environmental design Course Leader paradigm of environmental architecture and will develop critical thinking skills to Dr Rosa Schiano-Phan which is environmentally and energy conscious, challenge established practices. You will [email protected] yet sensitive to the contextual and socio- hold the knowledge and the practical tools to cultural landscape we live in. You will learn better understand existing buildings for retrofit Length of course environmental design methods which relate and to design new ones – positively driving One year full-time; two years part-time to the various stages of architectural design. change in this field and moving towards a truly You will be able to evaluate existing buildings environmentally conscious architecture. Location and design new ones following a combined Central London (Marylebone) bioclimatic and building occupant-focused The course covers both the wider contextual approach. In the core design modules you will and sustainable approach to environmental Course fees and funding follow an evidence-based design approach design, and the more technical aspects See westminster.ac.uk/fees where the acquisition of specialised software of environmentally and energy conscious and analytical tools will be directly applied building design and performance. As well as to an evaluation or design project. taught modules, you will take design-based The global environmental and energy modules where you will apply quantitative and challenge facing current and future generations qualitative analysis to the study of existing built of architects and building professionals environments and to new design projects. calls for a deeper understanding of the principles of environmental design, and their effective application into architectural practice worldwide. Over the last decades environmental design as a subject area has developed, responding to new research and experimentation, both in academia and in practice. However, buildings claiming to be environmentally conscious do not perform to the expected standards, still heavily contributing to global CO2 emissions and often providing unsatisfactory comfort conditions to occupants. The same can be said for the existing built environment which is largely outdated and underperforming, requiring urgent implementation of effective retrofit strategies. This is due to a lack of comprehensive performance prediction and feedback protocols, which are still not common practice in architectural design.

Above Peng Ding, Gaurav Pershad and Trong Duc Nguyen

20 ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MSc 21 SEMESTER TWO AND THREE CORE MODULES “I chose this course “I chose this course to SEMESTER ONE Thesis Project because of the importance engage my previous You will explore advanced topics and contexts of environmental design architecture studies with the Evaluation of Built Environments of research applicability. The topic chosen nowadays. In my practice environment, and following You will be involved in practical workshops can depend on your individual interests and as an architect I was some research about our on the use of tools and on the development aspirations, ranging from analytical projects to lacking the tools and course leader I wanted to of analytical methods, which will be directly design proposals. The module will provide you knowledge to successfully come here. I am glad to study in central applied to a design studio project on the with the background on research methods and apply environmental parameters to my London as well. We’re very much an evaluation of case studies. In this module advanced technical skills appropriate to your projects. I like that the course offers international group on this course this year you will learn about climate and microclimate topic of choice. Dissertations can be formulated a logical combination of theoretical and Dr Rosa Schiano-Phan (the course analysis and fieldwork methods for the as a written thesis or as a hybrid written and knowledge, digital tools and fieldwork. leader) and the other lecturers are helping measurement of environmental and energy design-project thesis. Therefore, applying what is learned to us getting better and better. So far on the parameters, thermal comfort surveys and real cases is effortless. What I like about course, I’ve been analysing case study post-occupancy evaluations. studying at the University of Westminster, buildings with a group of my classmates, besides its central location in London, is doing a lot of reading for the history and Principles of Environmental Design ASSOCIATED CAREERS that the campus and library are open 24 theory of environmental design and doing You will look at the principles of passive This course will give you skills which can hours, seven days a week, with all the IT some calculations for the principles of solar design and strategies for bioclimatic be used both in architectural practice and in technology you need available.” environmental design.” architecture (eg enhanced thermal performance environmental design consultancy. The research of building envelope, solar control, natural issues explored in your final thesis project could Talia Quesada Campana Mosaab Alaboud ventilation, daylighting, passive solar heating also lead to further research and an academic Architecture and Environmental Architecture and Environmental and cooling etc). The module will provide, career through the path of a PhD degree in a Design MSc Design MSc through practical experimentation and number of related fields. laboratory exercises, fundamentals of building physics, energy and environmental foundations, including heat exchange and energy balance ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of buildings, and thermal and visual comfort. Generally, a good undergraduate degree Theory and History of Environmental Design (ie First or Upper-Second Class Honours) You will look at the ethical and environmental in Architecture or a related subject within drivers of environmental design; climate the context of the construction industry and change, energy conservation and economy; built environment disciplines. Applicants with standards and regulations; history of qualifications in other subject areas which environmental design; and its various past may be relevant to the award are encouraged and present definitions. to apply, each case being considered on merit. You will need a portfolio of work, or comprehensive written account of relevant SEMESTER TWO experience, and a personal statement which clearly articulates why you wish to study Environmental and Energy Modelling for the award. You will undertake software workshops and design applications of dynamic thermal You will need fluent written and spoken English modelling, Computational Fluid Dynamic to study at postgraduate level. If your first (CFD) modelling and daylighting. The software language is not English, you will need an used will be tailored to the various stages of the IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with design process and will range from climate data a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. analysis to daylighting and thermal modelling. The University offers pre-sessional summer These will be directly applied to a design studio programmes if you need to improve your project running in parallel to the workshops. English before starting your course.

Above: Sharmeen Khan

22 ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN MSC 23 INTERIOR DESIGN MA

Course Leader Dusan Decermic [email protected]

Length of course One year full-time; two years part-time

Location Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees

This course promotes a dynamic and speculative approach to the design of interior spatial environments and values research that seeks to challenge traditional methodologies. It gives you the opportunity to pursue your particular issues of interest in interior design or specialist areas of three-dimensional design, through concise and focused study.

You will cover a range of issues, both theoretical and practical. Design modules deal with contemporary issues in a variety of interior design typologies, including retail, exhibition, gallery, performance and speculative efforts broadly described as installation. Careful studies are made in the pursuit of a fresh approach to their design resolution, through analogous and figurative studies, as well as comparison using suitable contemporary exemplars. The thesis can be undertaken as a design project, a dissertation or a piece of research – effectively a hybrid, both a project and a written summary or theoretical proposition.

Top left: Valerie Mace Middle left: Marta Dabek Above Bottom left: Nazanin Javid ”Waiting Room” mapping. Claire Jones

24 INTERIOR DESIGN MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe INTERIOR DESIGN MA 25 CORE MODULES ASSOCIATED CAREERS “A highly inspiring Decoding the Interior Former graduates from the Interior Design MA programme that allowed me This module provides a holistic investigation practise in a variety of areas of design. These to instigate a new direction of interior environments, drawing from aspects include interior design, exhibition design, in my work. The Course of various critical theory streams, while at the set and lighting design, retail and product Leader was very supportive same time encouraging students to create their design, and interior conservation, as well as while at the same time own tools for conducting primary research multidisciplinary and traditional architectural challenging my work for me to get the on a range of chosen interiors. You will and design practice. The MA may also form best out of it. I learnt a lot and I feel much look at historical and contemporary interior a platform for continuing study with a career more confident as a designer. Thanks to the environments, covering psychological, cultural, in academia or research. For students who take projects set up by the course team and the social and economic codes that underpin the course and are interested in further study, practice and knowledge I developed from their creation. we offer suitable applicants the opportunity them, I was invited as a guest speaker at to study for an MPhil/PhD degree, not only The RCA in March 2013 and I presented a Interior Design Case Study through the traditional research mode, but paper at the London Electronic Visualisation This module is committed to the thorough also through a PhD by Design route. and the Arts (EVA) conference in July 2013.” investigation of a chosen interior environment(s), Above Valerie Mace designed or otherwise, contemporary or Ali Alavi historical, and the relationship to/within the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Interior Design MA, graduated 2013 architectural setting. It should provide a vehicle Senior Lecturer in Spatial Design You are normally required to have a good and Communication, for you to examine particular design criteria Retail Design and articulate your personal philosophical Honours degree in Architecture, Interior London College of Communication This is a vocationally based, applied design Design or a related design discipline. If your agendas about spatial design, together with module. You will consider in context how the perceived and ambient quality of interior qualifications are in subject areas cognate to design is utilised as an effective and persuasive the course you will be considered on merit. “This course has pushed me space. Investigation is published both as written tool in the contemporary retail environment. work and through a short film media. In certain cases, and subject to evidence of to think outside the box... You will investigate issues of product marketing, equivalent prior study, or acceptance of Credit In fact it made me realise branding, promotion, evaluation of public Introduction to Design Computing Transfer, entry may be permitted into the that there is no box!” perception and the potency of image, through course at an assessment point other than the This module will introduce you to two- several focused design projects. dimensional digital graphics, image first. If your background is in another field you may be considered providing you are able to manipulation and animation. It considers Zivile Jureviciute Thesis Development demonstrate practical experience or knowledge the use of these techniques in relation to the Interior Design MA, graduated 2013 This module prepares you for the subsequent of interior design at the appropriate level. broader context of architectural/art-based Major Thesis Project by introducing research Bespoke Furniture Designer, Poliform UK representational practices and conventions. Part-time students are normally expected to issues and themes, and covers research be employed by an interior design practice methods, analysis, agenda, concept and or related profession, and to have at least “The course was really Major Thesis Project strategy. You will undertake a series of short two years’ relevant work experience. enjoyable, intense and The module specifically deals with the research, projects and/or studies throughout the module. Full-time students would normally be expected full of new experiences. development, exploration, synthesis and It is important to note that the Major Thesis to have some relevant experience in interior The course gave me more conclusion of your chosen area of study for your Project can take a form that is design based design practice. than just knowledge of Major Thesis Project. The aim is to evolve the or text based, depending on your choice. The interiors; it gave me a deep project developed from the position formulated course of study for the Thesis Development UK students will usually need to attend an understanding of how the world of interiors in the Thesis Development module. The project module will as a consequence depend also on interview. Overseas students are asked to works in a more philosophical way.” requires substantially greater commitment than the type/format of research methods that you any previous project task, and can be either submit their portfolio in an electronic format. are evolving for your thesis project. If your first language is not English, you Lina Vlasovaite design based or text based. You will work Interior Design MA, graduated 2013 individually on the project, which will need to will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or embrace the highest standards of critical review equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in – whether in challenging particular theories and each component. their manifestations in design and architecture, or in demonstrating a personal or innovative approach to the design process. RELATED COURSE • Architecture MA

26 INTERIOR DESIGN MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe INTERIOR DESIGN MA 27 , POSTGRADUATEPLANNING COURSES HOUSING IN POLITICS ANDAND INTERNATIONAL URBAN DESIGN RELATIONS

Our postgraduate courses in housing, They will provide you with the expertise planning, sustainable development and experience needed to develop and urban design will equip you with your career in planning, urban design, the skills and knowledge to help shape housing management or regeneration. the future of cities and urban life around We also offer single modules in these the world. disciplines, which enable established professionals to broaden or update Highly regarded by students and their knowledge and skills. employers alike, both within the UK and internationally, the courses are As a postgraduate student you will relevant to industry and accredited have the opportunity to develop your by professional bodies. The University own specialist expertise while working of Westminster was the UK’s first collaboratively with students from Habitat Partner University. different disciplines and from across the globe. The Faculty enjoys an international reputation in research and consultancy, and our staff have close links with practice. As a result, our courses are theoretically based but are also informed by the latest developments in practice.

westminster.ac.uk/abe PLANNING, HOUSING AND URBAN DESIGN 29 COURSE CONTENT Housing Law HOUSING PRACTICE MA (20 credits) The MA core modules examine issues relating You will examine the effectiveness and to development, finance, law, management, limitations of the law, critical approaches to Course Leader policy and strategy, and offer the opportunity tenancy law issues, and the synthesis of issues Tony Manzi for in-depth research in the Dissertation module. surrounding modern tenancy law. [email protected] The overall aim of the course is to enable you to think strategically and operate as Housing Management Practice Length of course a reflective practitioner. (20 credits) Two years part-time. January and September Through this module you will examine the start dates available key areas relating to the management of CORE MODULES housing organisations – including practical Location and theoretical issues surrounding Central London (Marylebone) Dissertation/Project (40 credits) neighbourhood management, resident involvement and social sustainability. Course fees and funding This module supports students in applying See westminster.ac.uk/fees the skills of self-directed in-depth research to a selected area of housing culminating in a Reflective Practice 12,000-word assignment. The module gives (10 credits) Other Housing courses This module draws on both formal and informal Housing Practice Postgraduate Diploma you the opportunity to pursue a research topic in depth and aims to extend your critical and learning experiences and relates these to and Housing Practice Postgraduate Certificate, practice and professional development. It see page 33 for details. analytical abilities. The module builds on knowledge and skills gained during the course complements the research methods module You can study an individual module(s) which you can apply to the formulation of a that examines the production of knowledge from this Masters as a short course. research question, the construction of a research by looking at the application of knowledge See page 108 for details. plan, conducting research, and analysing and and the role expertise. The module involves presenting research conclusions. Your research a combination of taught sessions, individual may take the form of a dissertation or a policy tutorials and group seminars. Sessions will This Housing Practice MA allows you to fulfil implementation project. cover: integrating academic study and the professional requirements for membership of workplace experience; professional practice the Chartered Institute of Housing. The Housing Housing and Public Finance and ethical behaviour in the built environment; Practice course is a professionally oriented (20 credits) the concept of reflective practice; thinking programme that examines both theoretical and This module covers public finance and critically in workplace situations; and practical issues relevant to housing policy. housing markets, housing finance policy, roles, relationships and responsibilities of Based at our central London Marylebone and the local authority, housing association, interdisciplinary teams. Campus, it offers you a challenging and reflective private rented and owner-occupied sectors course of study which considers the context of the housing market. Research Methods and background to key debates surrounding (10 credits) housing, regeneration and sustainability. Housing and Regeneration This module introduces you to research (20 credits) methods and methodologies specific to urban You will examine the contribution of housing and spatial research, design and planning. agencies to the development process and It explores the theory and practice of consider wider changes in the governance developing a research framework, with of regeneration, within the context of localism a particular emphasis upon methods, and neighbourhood-based approaches. You methodologies, and theoretical frameworks will consider the role of partnerships and used within the built environment professions. examine the relationship between housing, You will gain an understanding of the skills planning and economic development. and principles of conducting research, and begin developing your own research proposal for the Dissertation. The module will allow you to critically examine the ways in which knowledge of the built environment is generated, and the links between ethical and reflexive research practice.

30 HOUSING PRACTICE MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe HOUSING PRACTICE MA 31 Urban Policy and Strategy PROFESSIONAL (20 credits) In this module you will focus on local ACCREDITATION and national policy making within a The Housing Practice MA allows you to fulfil housing context. Areas covered include the professional requirements for membership policy success and failure, theoretical and of the Chartered Institute of Housing. practical knowledge to policy making and implementation, and using contemporary housing and urban policies. ASSOCIATED CAREERS Most students will be working for local authorities or other registered providers. Other OPTION MODULES students work for voluntary or private sector Choose one from: housing agencies. Employers need reflective staff with a critical appreciation of the issues Public Participation and Engaging Communities surrounding and affecting housing practice, (20 credits) and the course therefore offers important In this module you will analyse key historical transferable skills applicable to a range of and contemporary debates about participation occupational environments. and community engagement as applied in planning and housing. You will consider the key social science concepts related to community, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS participation, social capital and governance, and also the legal and procedural powers. You will normally hold a first degree or The module offers advanced study skills in appropriate equivalent qualification awarded information selection, referencing, essay by a recognised institution. Applications from planning and critical analysis. candidates with non-traditional academic backgrounds are encouraged. Applicants from Public Realm: Significance, Design, Experience such backgrounds would be expected to have (20 credits) significant work experience at the appropriate In this module you will focus on the public level. If your first language is not English, you realm from the perspective of urban design and will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or planning. You will have the opportunity to study equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in and write about key theories and debates about each component. public space in an international context. These include issues such as inclusion and exclusion, the publicness of public space, identity, experience, movement, green spaces, crime, security and anti-social behaviour, and different approaches to management. The module is equally focused on practical examples, and OTHER HOUSING If you take the Housing Practice Postgraduate you will undertake a practical project to Certificate you take three of the following modules explore these issues on the ground, thereby PRACTICE COURSES from the Housing Practice MA course: Housing enhancing your skills in critical evaluation and We also offer a Housing Practice Management Practice; Housing Law; Housing design appreciation. Postgraduate Diploma and a Housing and Public Finance; Housing and Regeneration. Practice Postgraduate Certificate. The Postgraduate Certificate usually takes one If you take the Housing Practice Postgraduate year to complete part-time. Diploma you take all the core modules from the Housing Practice MA listed here, with the Entry requirements are as per the Housing exception of the Dissertation. The Postgraduate Practice MA. Diploma usually takes one and a half years to complete part-time.

32 HOUSING PRACTICE MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe HOUSING PRACTICE MA 33 INTERNATIONAL COURSE CONTENT This course addresses the growing problems PLANNING AND of sustainable development facing cities and SUSTAINABLE communities in a rapidly urbanising world. It explores contemporary theories, public policy DEVELOPMENT MA thinking and good practice in planning that spans both developed and developing world contexts, and offers you the opportunity to Course Leader explore one area of specialism in a related Tony Lloyd-Jones field in some depth. [email protected]

Length of course COURSE PATHWAYS One year full-time; two years part-time There are two RTPI-accredited pathways through Location the course. The Spatial Planning Pathway has Central London (Marylebone) a strong urban design component and an emphasis on the development planning process. Course fees and funding The Urban Resilience Pathway provides a See westminster.ac.uk/fees sustainable development-focused route with a core emphasis on climate change mitigation Other International Planning and and adaptation planning. Both pathways cover Sustainable Development courses all these aspects to some degree. International Planning and Sustainable Development Postgraduate Diploma, and International Planning and Sustainable CORE MODULES Development Postgraduate Certificate, (Both pathways) see page 39 for details. You can study an individual module(s) from this Masters as Based in London, you will have access to Dissertation or Major Project a short course. See page 108 for details. internationally recognised experience of spatial planning for sustainable development, and (40 credits) explore contemporary theories, public policy This module offers you the opportunity to research in depth a spatial planning or related This course is aimed at built environment thinking and good practice in planning in topic through primary or desk-based research. professionals and others with a relevant both the developed and developing worlds. The Dissertation is 12-15,000 words in length. background who wish to gain an in-depth The University of Westminster is the UK’s first You may undertake a Major Project on a similar understanding of planning and sustainable Habitat Partner University. We work with topic, producing a written report of a similar development – whether to improve career UN-HABITAT and like-minded institutions to length, or a report combining planning or prospects in their country or enter international promote the socially and environmentally design proposals, or data presented in other practice. Through the course you will sustainable development of towns, cities and formats, with a written analytical report of examine the growing problems of sustainable regions, in accordance with the UN Millennium 5-10,000 words. development facing cities, regions and Development Goals. communities in a rapidly urbanising world, International Spatial Planning Practice subject to growing climate change and other The course is primarily for full-time international, (20 credits) environmental, economic and social pressures UK and EU students, but it is also open to part- Through the exploration of theoretical models and risks. time UK-based students who want to explore an international pathway for their career of sustainable urban form and practical development. The MA course is fully accredited exercises, you will explore the principles, by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a methods and techniques of land use, transport combined planning programme. Those offered and infrastructure planning for new and existing a place are eligible to apply for postgraduate towns and cities and their regions. The module scholarships offered by the University. examines strategic spatial planning policy For information on scholarships visit and managing development in the context of westminster.ac.uk/scholarships rapid urbanisation and the challenge of urban governance in the developing world.

34 INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA 35 Planning in a Globalising World encompassing notions of resource conservation, CORE MODULE CORE MODULES (20 credits) environmental, social and economic impact, This module explores urban issues such and quality of life. (Spatial Planning Pathway) (Urban Resilience Pathway) as impacts of economic globalisation and sustainability in a range of development Sustainable Neighbourhood Development Urban Design and Planning in Context Planning for Urban Risk and Resilience contexts (developed and developing worlds, and Management (20 credits) (20 credits) and high, middle and low-income countries) (20 credits) In this module you will examine place-making You will explore spatial planning for risk using a comparative planning systems In this module you will address the range in the context of the UK development process. management, including reducing vulnerability approach. You will analyse key urban policy of social sustainability concerns including Based on practical design projects supported and building urban resilience as it relates to concerns, debates, dynamics of urban change housing and livelihoods. As well as introducing by lectures and workshops, it enables students the built environment, urban governance and and planning responses comparatively and you to techniques such as participatory to gain an insight into the relationship between long-term climate change and development internationally, across different regional and planning and community asset management, urban design theory and practice. The module needs. The module integrates sustainable historical contexts. this module is concerned with local is built around a site-based design project with development and climate change mitigation neighbourhood planning and introducing a series of specific tasks relating to various and adaptation planning concerns with Research Methods and the Built Environment conceptual frameworks for understanding stages of project development including disaster and hazard risk management in (10 credits) localised social and governance structures. area appraisal, strategic framework and an international urban context. This module introduces you to research design brief. methods and methodologies specific to urban and spatial research, design and planning. You will explore the theory and practice of developing a research framework, with a particular emphasis upon methods, methodologies and frameworks used within the built environment professions. The module will allow you to begin developing your own research proposal for the Dissertation.

Skills for Planning Practice (10 credits) This module introduces you to a range of planning skills not covered elsewhere in core modules. You will cover core planning skills, appraisal techniques and technical skills including project management and communications. The module introduces assessments of need and capacity (for example retail, housing, leisure, transport) and tools and techniques to assist with these assessments, such as impact assessment, GIS, effective project management and engagement techniques.

Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods (20 credits) In this module you will explore ‘next generation’ cities, investigating critical issues relating to climate change and other large-scale environmental threats and challenges. The module adopts a cross-disciplinary perspective, at a range of scales from the global to the local. Using a UK-based case study and hands- on sustainability appraisal, planning and urban design exercises, you will develop a critical understanding of the concept of sustainability,

36 INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA 37 OPTION MODULES Housing and Regeneration PROFESSIONAL in a built environment discipline. If your first (20 credits) language is not English, you will need an IELTS Environmental Policy, Assessment This module will provide you with an ACCREDITATION score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a and Climate Change understanding of the relationship between The MA course is fully accredited by the minimum score of 6.0 in each component. (20 credits) housing, planning and economic development. Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) as a In this module you will examine the role The module reviews debates about the supply combined planning programme. that effective environmental strategies and of housing and considers the role of public policies in planning and related fields can OTHER INTERNATIONAL policy in promoting housing development. You PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE pursue to reach sustainable development. The will consider the problems and challenges of ASSOCIATED CAREERS module sets out the theoretical framework, concentrations of deprivation, and examine the DEVELOPMENT COURSES and the international context for sustainable Students on the course are most likely to social, economic, political and environmental We also offer an International Planning development, energy efficiency and climate be working in a relevant built environment factors which shape urban regeneration. and Sustainable Development Postgraduate change. In the module, you will explore the or sustainable development-related profession. Diploma and an International Planning and implications for the built environment in a range Overseas students may be receiving a Public Participation and Engaging Communities Sustainable Development Postgraduate of development contexts. The module includes government bursary. Graduates from the course (20 credits) Certificate. The Spatial Planning Pathway analysis of key policy concerns and planning may secure promotion within their existing In this module you will analyse key historical and the Urban Resilience Pathway are still and design responses comparatively across or a new related area of work, or move onto and contemporary debates about participation open to you, depending on the modules different institutional and cultural contexts, and more responsible positions within 18 months and community engagement as applied in you choose. reviews techniques for assessing the impacts planning and housing. You will consider the of completing their studies. This may include of development. management posts or the responsibility for key social science concepts related to If you take the Postgraduate Diploma you community, participation, social capital and project or policy development. It is expected that graduates will enhance their potential to take modules totalling 120 credits from the governance, and also the legal and procedural MA course including three core modules worth powers. The module offers advanced study be considered for development positions outside their home country. 60 credits. The Postgraduate Diploma usually skills in information selection, referencing, takes one year to complete full-time. essay planning and critical analysis. Graduates from this course can expect to find If you take the Postgraduate Certificate, Public Realm: Significance, Design, Experience employment as planners or urban designers, urban regeneration or environmental you take modules totalling 60 credits from (20 credits) the MA course. In this module you will focus on the public management specialists in private consultancy, local and national government, and non- realm from the perspective of urban design Modes of attendance and time taken to and planning. You will have the opportunity governmental sectors in their own country or internationally, including international complete these courses can be discussed to study and write about key theories and with the Course Leader. debates about public space in an international development agencies. context. These include issues such as inclusion Entry requirements are as per International and exclusion, the ‘publicness’ of public space, Planning and Sustainable Development MA. identity, experience, movement, green spaces, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS crime, security and anti-social behaviour, and You should have a good first degree (normally different approaches to management. In the Second Class Honours or above) in a relevant RELATED COURSES module you will undertake a practical project built environment or land planning-related to explore these issues ‘on the ground’, thereby discipline (such as urban or transport planning, • Housing Practice MA enhancing your skills in critical evaluation and architecture, landscape design, surveying, • Real Estate Development MSc design appreciation. civil engineering, or land management) from • Transport Planning and a higher education institute in the UK or EU, Management MSc Other modules with course-related learning or a comparable qualification from another • Urban and Regional Planning MA outcomes may be taken subject to timetabling country. Alternatively, you may have a good • Urban Design MA constraints and the agreement of Course and first degree (normally Second Class Honours Module Leaders. or above) in a relevant human geography, social or environmental science subject from a higher education institute in the UK or EU (or a comparable qualification from another country), and relevant practical experience of working

38 INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe INTERNATIONAL PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MA 39 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA

Course Leader Duncan Bowie [email protected]

Length of course One year full-time; two years part-time, attendance one day per week

Location Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees

Other Urban and Regional Planning courses Urban and Regional Planning Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate, see page 44 for details. You can study an individual module(s) from this Masters course as a short course, see page 108 for details.

The MA course will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to practise professionally as a spatial planner. It is designed to meet the growing employer needs for staff who can investigate changes in the natural and built COURSE CONTENT CORE MODULES environments, manage the challenges of climate The course explores the current context and Dissertation/Policy Implementation Project change through sustainable development, and content of spatial planning. It does so from (40 credits) debate and critically reflect upon the knowledge a UK and European perspective, and also The module will provide you with the and values underpinning current approaches to investigates underlying theoretical debates. opportunity to explore in depth a spatial land use development. Completion of the MA planning or related topic through primary course is the first step to becoming a full member For the award of the MA students need to pass or desk-based research. You will investigate of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). modules totalling 180 credits. Part-time Masters and evaluate the process of planning policy students usually take the equivalent of four making and delivery. This will involve setting The course will support your personal and 20-credit modules (80 credits) plus the field research objectives, carrying out a literature professional development. You will be able to trip in their first year, and the equivalent of five review, developing and implementing a work in the interdisciplinary and cross-sector 20-credit modules (100 credits) in their second research design, incorporating appropriate environment of urban and regional development, year. MA students take all core modules and methodologies, analysing your findings, in a variety of private, public and community choose one specialist option module. drawing conclusions, and making contexts, and apply your knowledge to practise recommendations. Your research may in specialist areas of planning. The course builds take the form of a dissertation or a policy on the University’s experience of delivering implementation project. postgraduate courses in town planning for more than 60 years.

40 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA 41 Making and Managing Places Research Methods and the Built Environment OPTION MODULES (40 credits) (10 credits) In this module you will focus on the financial This module introduces you to research We offer specialist options in urban design, and policy context of urban planning, and methods and methodologies specific to regeneration and sustainability. However, in a the application of urban design principles to urban and spatial research, design and particular year we may not offer the full range urban development. It will provide you with an planning. You will explore the theory and of options listed. overview and analysis of the procedures and practice of developing a research framework, practices of project briefing and development with a particular emphasis upon methods, Housing and Regeneration control, and will introduce urban design methodologies, and frameworks used within (20 credits) issues and techniques. You will develop the built environment professions. The module This module will provide you with an your understanding of the key actors in the will allow you to begin developing your own understanding of the relationship between development process, and the basic principles research proposal for the Dissertation. housing, planning and economic development. of property development, site appraisal and The module reviews debates about the supply methods of financial appraisal. The projects Skills for Planning Practice of housing and considers the role of public will involve area, market and site appraisal, (10 credits) policy in promoting housing development. You design briefing and site layout, through the This module will provide you with the skills will consider the problems and challenges of development of a proposal for a site in the needed to collect, manage, analyse and concentrations of deprivation, and examine the context of local planning guidelines. Group present data for evidence-based planning social, economic, political and environmental work is an important element of this module. practice. It will develop your understanding factors which shape urban regeneration. of the strengths and weaknesses of needs, Planning Field Trip capacity and impact assessments. The Land Use, Planning and Transport (non-credit bearing module) module will also provide an opportunity In this module you will focus on the interaction This module involves a study tour over four for you to reflect on the inter-personal skills between transport and land-use, including the effect of land-use on travel patterns and the to six days, usually to a single European city, needed for planning practice and project Public Realm: Significance, Design, Experience contribution of transport to development. Topics with a range of urban forms from a variety of management including negotiation and (20 credits) you will explore include changing planning periods which is currently growing. The trip community engagement. In this module you will focus on the public system impact on transport systems and their will provide you with an opportunity to analyse realm from the perspective of urban design sustainability, LUTI modelling and the role of urban form and its evolution and the impact of Sustainable Cities and Neighbourhoods and planning. In the module you will have forecasting in relation to transport planning, planning policies, and to evaluate the qualities (20 credits) the opportunity to study and write about key sustainable accessibility planning, transit of the environment produced. This module explores next generation cities, theories and debates about public space. oriented development, perspectives on investigating critical issues relating to climate These include issues such as inclusion and planning major transport infrastructure, and Planning Theory and Practice One change and other large-scale environmental exclusion, the publicness of public space, scenario planning. (20 credits) threats and challenges through a cross- identity, experience, movement, green spaces, This module will equip you with a critical disciplinary perspective, at a range of crime, security and anti-social behaviour and Public Participation and Engaging Communities understanding of the environmental, social scales from the global to the local. A critical different approaches to management. These are (20 credits) and economic forces which influence spatial understanding of the concept of sustainability, considered in an international context. You will In this module you will analyse key historical development and the qualities of place. encompassing notions of resource conservation, examine practical examples and will undertake and contemporary debates about participation It will introduce you to key historical and environmental, social and economic impact, a practical project to explore these issues on and community engagement as applied in contemporary debates in planning, and the quality of life and urban resilience, is essential. the ground thereby enhancing your skills in planning and housing. You will consider the key concept of sustainable development. critical evaluation and design appreciation. social science concepts related to community, Planning Theory and Practice Two participation, social capital and governance, (20 credits) and also the legal and procedural powers. In this module you will examine the governance The module offers advanced study skills in of planning and theoretical ideas about planning, information selection, referencing, essay and further explore the social and economic planning and critical analysis. dimensions of sustainable development. You will explore debates about social exclusion, diversity and community engagement in planning. You will also examine how planning operates at different geographic scales, and investigate planning for economic development, and for the provision of housing and infrastructure.

42 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA 43 PROFESSIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ACCREDITATION You will need a good first degree from the UK, On successful completion of the MA course or a comparable qualification from overseas, students can become licentiates of the RTPI. or membership of an appropriate professional After two years’ experience in practice, they body. If your first language is not English, you may make a submission for their Assessment will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or of Professional Competence and, if successful, equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in are then entitled to full RTPI membership. each component.

ASSOCIATED CAREERS RELATED COURSES There is demand from government and the • International Planning and Sustainable private sector for qualified planners. Recent Development MA graduates from the full-time course have gone • Urban Design MA/Postgraduate Diploma on to work in local government, in urban regeneration agencies and into consultancy.

“I have gained a deeper OTHER URBAN AND REGIONAL knowledge of the concepts of sustainable development, PLANNING COURSES regeneration and urban We also offer an Urban and Regional Planning design within the built Postgraduate Diploma and an Urban and environment. I had no Regional Planning Postgraduate Certificate. previous academic training in this area as These qualifications on their own do not my undergraduate degree was in law. The provide a route to RTPI membership. They are skills I gained from the course have been intended for professionals in related fields to essential for my employment.” deepen their understanding of spatial planning. Yvonne Sampoh If you take the Postgraduate Diploma you take Urban and Regional Planning MA modules totalling at least 120 credits from Project Officer (Planning), Southwark Council the list of MA modules here, of which 100 credits must be from the core modules. The Postgraduate Diploma usually takes one year to “The course gave me an complete full-time or two years to complete part- excellent grounding in all time. If you take the Postgraduate Certificate aspects of spatial planning you take modules totalling at least 60 credits (both theoretical and from the list of MA modules here, of which 40 practical) and this has been credits must be from the core modules. The essential in giving me the Postgraduate Certificate usually takes one to confidence, skills and aptitude to take on two years to complete part-time. such a challenging role in regeneration at Haringey Council.” Adam Hunt Urban and Regional Planning MA Tottenham Planning and Regeneration Manager, London Borough of Haringey

44 URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING MA 45 base before commencing their career or those These include area appraisal, strategic URBAN DESIGN MA/ considering a shift from an allied profession, to framework, design brief, development appraisal POSTGRADUATE established professionals seeking to specialise and design statement. The module covers or develop a more informed critical approach. urban form, activity and movement, design in DIPLOMA Our central London location allows you to the public realm, site planning, development interact with a huge variety of practitioners and economics and legislative context. Based on organisations, as well as drawing on the city’s practical design projects supported by lectures Course Leaders huge range of resources; you will be at the and workshops, it enables you to gain an Bill Erickson heart of the debate over the future of cities. insight into the relationship between urban [email protected] design theory and practice. David Seex [email protected] COURSE CONTENT Urban Design Field Trip The course places a strong emphasis on The field trip forms an integral part of the taught Length of course course as a whole. It involves a residential field One year full-time; two years part-time design, practical outputs and a multidisciplinary approach. While focusing on UK examples, trip normally undertaken over five or six days in the lessons from the courses are applicable a European city. The city has urban forms from Location a variety of periods and is undergoing growth, Central London (Marylebone) to a wide range of international and economic contexts. This flexible and student-centred enabling the analysis of historic form as well approach is highly valued by former graduates as the investigation of new models. Student Course fees feedback over many years has demonstrated See westminster.ac.uk/fees and their employers. The course is delivered by staff with many years’ experience in that it is a highly valued part of the course. practice, education, training, research, and consultancy in the UK and overseas. Outputs Urbanism and Design In an increasingly urbanised world, there In this module you will address the issue of is growing international demand for urban from the courses combine into a portfolio demonstrating your ability to deal with the how and why cities look as they do. You will design graduates. These courses will equip investigate urban form through history, and the you with the knowledge and skills you need to complexities of urban design in a practical and informed manner. module will encourage you to understand how participate in this rapidly expanding profession. and why particular patterns of development Urban design involves shaping the physical have come into being and why other visionary setting for life in cities. The pace of urban insights have not. Particular attention is paid change, and the challenge of making cities CORE MODULES to design traditions, philosophies and efficient, sustainable and meaningful, demands ALL STUDENTS intentions, past and present. You will be creative solutions to design and management. required to critically engage with the topics The Urban Design courses at Westminster Sustainable Cities and to distinguish between the physical provide a coherent approach to issues that In this module you will explore the concept of manifestations of different types of urbanism. face our cities, combining structured academic sustainability in urban development in depth. You study with live design projects, allowing will examine the role of urban form and land MA STUDENTS ONLY you to develop practical skills, a theoretical use planning, energy planning, and social and understanding and an informed approach transport infrastructure in developing sustainable Dissertation/Major Project to sustainable urban development. cities. You will be introduced to the techniques This module offers you the opportunity to of, and undertake, a sustainability appraisal. An research in-depth topics or issues related to Our Urban Design course is one of the largest important aspect of the module is interdisciplinary urban design based on primary or desk-based and longest established in the UK. It enjoys working and you will examine how different research. The written dissertation is 12-15,000 an excellent reputation and our graduates disciplines can contribute to the sustainable words in length. Alternatively, you may are highly respected in the profession. Our development of cities and neighbourhoods. undertake a major design project that explores students are from a variety of professions and a particular issue and is informed by research, backgrounds, including architecture, landscape Urban Design and Development Planning Skills including a written report of 5-6,000 words. architecture and planning, from the UK, This is a foundation double module for all Europe, and across the globe. They range from postgraduate Urban Design pathways, enabling Reflective Practice recent graduates seeking to expand their skill you to develop the essential skills required in In this module you will draw on both formal practice. It is built around a site-based exercise and informal learning experiences and with a series of specific tasks relating to various relate these to practice and professional stages of project development. development. The module complements the

46 URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA 47 OPTION MODULES OTHER OPTION MODULES In addition to the core modules, you will choose Conservation Policy and Practice two option modules, of which at least one must The subjects you will cover include: exploration be a subject-specific option module. and evaluation of various planning policy approaches to conservation and enhancement SUBJECT-SPECIFIC OPTION MODULES of the built environment; historical and legal background to conservation of the natural and Master Planning built environments; principle characteristics This module provides the opportunity for of building of different periods; the current you to develop strategic proposals formed impact of conservation on planning, tourism in the Sustainable Cites module into more fully regeneration and community development; resolved design propositions. You will explore and the urban morphology of historic built spatial design and master planning applied, forms in different national contexts. through project-based work, to a large site within the metropolitan or subregional context, Environmental Policy, Assessment and explore in greater detail issues relating and Climate Change to urban design for sustainable development, This module provides you with background public realm and transportation. Concepts knowledge on environmental policy and of building and urban typology are used in climate change. It sets out the theoretical the analysis and generation of urban design framework, and then the international context strategies and the production of detailed for sustainable development, energy efficiency planning layouts and design guidelines and climate change. You will explore the and codes. implications for the built environment in a range of development contexts, including analysis of Urban Design Summer School key policy concerns and planning and design This is a project-based module, organised responses comparatively across different around a full-time summer school located in institutional and cultural contexts. You will also a host European city with strong historic and review techniques for assessing the impacts cultural context. The project gives you the of development, and examine the role that opportunity to explore spatial design and effective environmental strategies and policies master planning applied to a large site within in planning and related fields can pursue to the metropolitan and historic context. reach sustainable development. You will apply techniques of rapid urban appraisal and generation of urban design Housing and Regeneration strategies. Normally taken by students on the This module will provide you with an Postgraduate Certificate course, this module understanding of the relationship between is available as an extra cost option to MA housing, planning and economic development. and Diploma students. The module reviews debates about the supply of housing and considers the role of public policy in promoting housing development. You research methods module that examines the Research Methods and the Built Environment will consider the problems and challenges of production of knowledge by looking at the This module introduces you to research concentrations of deprivation, and examine the application of knowledge and the role of the methods and methodologies specific to social, economic, political and environmental expert. The module involves a combination of urban and spatial research, design and factors which shape urban regeneration. taught sessions, individual tutorials and group planning. You will explore the theory and seminars. Sessions will cover: integrating practice of developing a research framework, academic study and workplace experience; with a particular emphasis upon methods, professional practice and ethical behaviour methodologies, and frameworks used within in the built environment; the concept of the built environment professions. The module reflective practice; thinking critically in will allow you to begin developing your own workplace situations; and roles, relationships research proposal for the Dissertation. and responsibilities of interdisciplinary teams.

48 URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA 49 PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION The course gives full RTPI accreditation when combined with an RTPI-accredited spatial planning course.

ASSOCIATED CAREERS Graduates of this course typically find employment as urban designers in private consultancy or local authorities. Many find the course useful when developing careers in architecture, planning or landscape architecture.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applications are invited from graduates with a good Honours degree in architecture, Public Participation and Engaging Communities landscape architecture, town planning or This module analyses key historical and another related discipline, together with contemporary debates about participation practical or professional experience in their and community engagement as applied in own field or in urban design. If your first planning and housing. You will consider the key language is not English, you will need an IELTS social science concepts related to community, score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a participation, social capital and governance, minimum score of 6.0 in each component. and also the legal and procedural powers. The module offers advanced study skills in information selection, referencing, essay planning and critical analysis. Study an individual module(s) from this Public Realm: Significance, Masters as a short course. See page 108 Design and Experience for details. This module focuses on the public realm from the perspective of urban design and planning. In the module you will have the opportunity to study and write about key theories and debates about public space. These include issues such as inclusion and exclusion, the ‘publicness’ of public space, identity, experience, movement, green spaces, crime, security and anti-social behaviour, and different approaches to management. These are considered in an international context. You will examine practical examples and will undertake a practical project to explore these issues ‘on the ground’ thereby enhancing your skills in critical evaluation and design appreciation.

Other options may be available but not all options are offered in any one year.

50 URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe URBAN DESIGN MA/POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA 51 POSTGRADUATEPROPERTY AND COURSES IN POLITICS ANDCONSTRUCTION INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The Faculty of Architecture and the We have had a long association with Built Environment at the University the main professional bodies for the of Westminster is one of the largest sector over many years, including the providers of built environment education Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in the country, and one of the few and the Chartered Institute of Building. in the UK to bring together all the disciplines that inform the design Our alumni work in the public and and development of our cities. private sectors, for large and small consultancies and for commercial Our Property and Construction organisations both in the UK and courses provide a professionally overseas. oriented education, producing graduates capable of dealing with the technological, managerial and market processes associated with the production and post-construction life of buildings. We use our central London location to great effect, and you will benefit from the strong connections and regular contact with professional bodies, and the leading practitioners involved in the delivery of our courses.

westminster.ac.uk/abe PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION 53 BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc

Course Leaders Malcolm Smith [email protected]

Length of course One year full-time; two years part-time Blended learning approach

Location Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees

Other Building Information Management courses Building Information Management Postgraduate Diploma, and Building Information Management Postgraduate Certificate, see page 57 for details.

The philosophy of the Building Information Management course reflects the increasingly digital, multidisciplinary and integrated nature of project delivery, influenced by the demand from governments and clients for greater efficiencies on construction projects. These efficiencies can be gained from more accurate prototyping, simulation, costing, planning, design, production The future construction professional requires and operation, and will be an output of sound COURSE CONTENT knowledge and understanding of building information management and data input to information management, as well as how an The Building Information Management MSc Building Information Modelling (BIM) software. integrated project team will take a project from is mainly aimed at graduates who are already inception to completion. Collaborative working in construction-related employment and The unique nature of Westminster’s Building and co-ordinated information exchange will who aspire to senior positions in their field. Information Management MSc is the focus on increase the efficiency of project delivery The course aims to provide a challenging, Management, which will create professionals and asset performance, leading to better stimulating and professionally relevant course who are able to manage the whole construction sustainability over the building life cycle and of study which is directly related to the effective process and the information associated with a satisfied client. This building information management of construction projects. this. The course is accredited by the Royal management approach is a strategic view of Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and integrated project delivery that encompasses The course aims to offer learners flexible access the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). both the demand side (client) and supply side to the core content, while still providing the (consultants, contractors and suppliers). discipline and structure of regular attendance at the University. This is achieved through the use of a ‘blended learning’ approach. The design of the part-time course recognises the significant challenges of combining postgraduate-level study with full-time professional employment.

54 BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc 55 CORE MODULES Construction Project Planning employment in a professional or managerial This module covers the key principles of capacity in a construction related post. Building Information Management construction project planning, from initial and Integrated Practice briefing to managing the construction process. Alternatively, applicants may hold This double module covers the implementation You will consider the analysis of management membership of a recognised construction- of Building Information Management and systems in the context of successfully related professional body achieved through Integrated Practice, throughout the project co-ordinating and delivering a construction examinations and/or professional interview, life cycle from inception to project delivery, project, and monitoring and control systems. and have professional or managerial asset performance and efficient disposal/ experience in a construction-related post. adaptation/recycling of the building/project. Developing Effective Project Teams Exceptionally, consideration will be given to The principles of client requirements, critical In this module you will look at the selection, applicants who lack standard qualifications success factors and sustainability are addressed development and maintenance of effective but have significant relevant professional or and developed within the project prototype, and efficient teams throughout the duration managerial experience. aiding the analysis of project options to of the construction project. You will study the improve the delivery and asset performance. principles of team selection, group dynamics If your first language is not English, you will need Evaluations of software tools, in the context of and appraisal, and the process of identifying an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with multi-dimensional modelling, are analysed for client requirements for team deliverables. a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. both new build and retrofit projects. Any other 20-credit, Credit Level 7 core module The module introduces the principles of from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built OTHER BUILDING INFORMATION integration and collaboration across the Environment can also be taken as an option MANAGEMENT COURSES entire supply chain to increase improved module on this course, subject to timetabling project delivery in line with the Government Economics of the Construction Industry We also offer Building Information In this module you will look at the economics of constraints and the agreement of Course and Construction Strategy. Analysis is made of the Module Leaders. Management Postgraduate Diploma socio-technological skills that are required by the construction sector, the economic environment and Postgraduate Certificate courses. BIM professionals to implement these changes in which construction firms operate, and the in project delivery. economic role of the construction industry both The Postgraduate Diploma usually takes 12 nationally and internationally. PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION months full-time or two years part-time. You take Assessments are made of the structured This course is fully accredited by the Royal modules totalling 120 credits as follows: Procurement methodologies, monitoring and control systems Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and • Building Information Management In this module you will look at the key stages employed in the systematic delivery of a BIM the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). and Integrated Practice (40 credits) in the process of procuring consultants and construction project. The module introduces the • Procurement (20 credits) concepts of whole life costing, sustainability, contractors for construction projects, the critical • Construction Dissertation or Work-related information creation, management, distribution, success factors, client requirements, the ASSOCIATED CAREERS Project (40 credits) utilisation, benchmarking, operating and statutory and legal framework, the concept of lifetime benchmarking throughout the project best value, shortlisting and pre-qualification. This course is aimed at graduates who are • Plus one other option module from life cycle. already in, or have been in, construction-related the MSc course Risk Management for Projects employment who aspire to senior positions in Construction Dissertation or In this module you will investigate the the construction industry. The Postgraduate Certificate usually takes Work-Related Project management of uncertainty and risk in a one year to study part-time. You take modules In this module you will identify a topic construction project environment, examining totalling 60 credits as follows: or project directly related to construction qualitative, but mainly quantitative, techniques. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Building Information Management management which will provide a basis for a Applicants to the full-time courses should and Integrated Practice (40 credits) research study. You will develop explicit goals typically have a minimum Upper Second Class • Plus one option module from the MSc course and devise an appropriate methodology, OPTION MODULES Honours degree in a related subject area such undertake the research study and produce a Building Design Management as construction, architecture or civil engineering Entry requirements are as per Building dissertation/project. You will gain an understanding of the function of or a minimum Lower Second Class Honours Information Management MSc. design management and its efficient integration degree in a related subject area, and be in, Corporate Management into project management processes. You will or have been in, relevant employment in a In this module you will investigate strategic examine devising and applying techniques for professional or managerial capacity. Applicants RELATED COURSES management issues in relation to organisations the design of major construction projects, taking to the part-time courses should have a minimum • Construction Commercial Management MSc that commission and deliver construction projects. particular account of client needs, future proofing, Second Class Honours degree in a related procurement structure and adaptability. subject area and be in, or have been in, relevant • Construction Project Management MSc

56 BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT MSc 57 CONSTRUCTION CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES Commercial Management Building Design Management COMMERCIAL You will investigate the commercial considerations You will gain an understanding of the function of MANAGEMENT MSc for the optimisation of financial performance of design management and its efficient integration organisations, the role of owners, partners and into project management processes. You will stakeholders, and the successful management examine devising and applying techniques for Course Leader of major construction projects. the design of major construction projects, taking Malcolm Smith particular account of client needs, future [email protected] Construction Dissertation or Work-Related Project proofing, procurement structure and adaptability. In this module you will identify a topic or project Length of course directly related to construction management Construction Project Planning One year full-time; two years part-time which will provide a basis for a research study. This module covers the key principles of Blended learning approach You will develop explicit goals and devise an construction project planning, from initial appropriate methodology, undertake the research briefing to managing the construction process. Location study and produce a dissertation/project. You will consider the analysis of management Central London (Marylebone) systems in the context of successfully co- Construction Law for Contract Management ordinating and delivering a construction Course fees and funding Through this module you will examine the legal project, and monitoring and control systems. See westminster.ac.uk/fees context within which construction projects are procured, managed and delivered. The module Developing Effective Project Teams investigates the key areas of the law that affect In this module you will look at the selection, This innovative postgraduate construction course contract management including Tort, Contract, development and maintenance of effective is aimed at graduates who are already in, or Statutory Legislation and Dispute Resolution. and efficient teams throughout the duration have been in, construction-related employment, of the construction project. You will study the and who aspire to senior positions in the field of Corporate Management principles of team selection, group dynamics commercial management. The course aims to In this module you will investigate strategic and appraisal, and the process of identifying develop your awareness of the importance of management issues in relation to organisations client requirements for team deliverables. construction projects to clients, and the context that commission and deliver construction projects. and constraints within which projects are Any other 20-credit, Credit Level 7 core module procured and undertaken. Economics of the Construction Industry from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built In this module you will look at the economics of Environment can also be taken as an option You will gain greater knowledge and the construction sector, the economic environment module on this course, subject to timetabling understanding of the theories, concepts, principles, in which construction firms operate, and the constraints and the agreement of Course and techniques, and intellectual and practical skills economic role of the construction industry both Module Leaders. needed for the commercial management of nationally and internationally. construction projects. You will have the opportunity to plan and implement a personal research project Procurement related to commercial management. The course In this module you will look at the key stages utilises web-based technologies in its delivery and in the process of procuring consultants and extensive use is made of enquiry-based learning to contractors for construction projects, the critical enhance lifelong learning skills. success factors, client requirements, the statutory and legal framework, the concept of best value, The blended learning approach offers flexible shortlisting and pre-qualification. access to the core content, while still providing the discipline and structure of regular attendance Risk Management for Projects at the University. The design of the part-time In this module you will investigate the course recognises the significant challenges management of uncertainty and risk in a of combining postgraduate-level study with construction project environment, examining full-time professional employment. qualitative, but mainly quantitative, techniques.

58 CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MSc 59 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc

Course Leader Malcolm Smith [email protected]

Length of course One year full-time; two years part-time. Blended learning approach

Location Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees and funding See westminster.ac.uk/fees

This innovative postgraduate construction course is aimed at graduates who are already in, or have been in, construction-related employment, PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION Applicants to the part-time courses should have and who aspire to senior positions in the fields a minimum Second Class Honours degree in a of project management. This course aims to This course is fully accredited by the Royal related subject area and be in, or have been develop your awareness of the importance of Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and in, relevant employment in a professional or construction projects to clients, and the context the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). managerial capacity in a construction and constraints within which projects are related post. procured and undertaken.

ASSOCIATED CAREERS Alternatively, applicants may hold You will gain greater knowledge and membership of a recognised construction- understanding of the theories, concepts, principles, This course is aimed at graduates who are techniques, and intellectual and practical already in, or have been in, construction-related related professional body achieved through examinations and/or professional interview, skills needed for the project management of employment who aspire to senior positions in construction projects. You will have the opportunity the field of commercial management. and have professional or managerial experience in a construction-related post. to plan and implement a personal research Exceptionally, consideration will be given to project related to project management. The course applicants who lack standard qualifications utilises web-based technologies in its delivery and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS but have significant relevant professional or extensive use is made of enquiry-based learning to Applicants to the full-time courses should managerial experience. enhance lifelong learning skills. typically have a minimum Upper Second Class Honours degree in a related subject area such If your first language is not English, you The blended learning approach offers flexible as construction, architecture or civil engineering will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or access to the core content, while still providing or a minimum Lower Second Class Honours equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in the discipline and structure of regular attendance degree in a related subject area, and be in, each component. at the University. The design of the part-time or have been in, relevant employment in a course recognises the significant challenges of professional or managerial capacity. combining postgraduate-level study with full- RELATED COURSES time professional employment. • Building Information Management MSc • Construction Project Management MSc

60 CONSTRUCTION COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc 61 CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES Construction Dissertation or Work-Related Project Building Design Management In this module you will identify a topic or project You will gain an understanding of the directly related to construction management function of design management and its which will provide a basis for a research study. efficient integration into project management You will develop explicit goals and devise an processes. You will examine devising and appropriate methodology, undertake the research applying techniques for the design of major study and produce a dissertation/project. construction projects, taking particular account of client needs, future proofing, procurement Corporate Management structure and adaptability. In this module you will investigate strategic management issues in relation to organisations Construction Project Planning that commission and deliver construction projects. This module covers the key principles of construction project planning, from initial Economics of the Construction Industry briefing to managing the construction process. In this module you will look at the economics of You will consider the analysis of management the construction sector, the economic environment systems in the context of successfully in which construction firms operate, and the co-ordinating and delivering a construction economic role of the construction industry both project, and monitoring and control systems. nationally and internationally. Developing Effective Project Teams Procurement You will look at the selection, development You will look at the key stages in the process and maintenance of effective and efficient of procuring consultants and contractors for teams throughout the duration of the construction projects, the critical success construction project. You will study the factors, client requirements, the statutory and principles of team selection, group dynamics legal framework, and the concept of best value, and appraisal, and the process of identifying short-listing and pre-qualification. client requirements for team deliverables.

Project Management Delivery Any other 20-credit, Credit Level 7 core module In this double module you will examine the key from the Faculty of Architecture and the Built stages in the lifecycle of a construction project Environment can also be taken as an option from inception to disposal. Topics you will cover module on this course, subject to timetabling include the principles of client requirements, constraints and the agreement of Course and critical success factors, sustainability, evaluation Module Leaders. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS professional interview, and have professional or of project options, structured methodologies, managerial experience in a construction-related Applicants to the full-time courses should typically and the concept of whole-life costing. post. Exceptionally, consideration will be given have a minimum Upper Second Class Honours to applicants who lack standard qualifications PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION degree in a related subject area such as Risk Management for Projects but have significant relevant professional or construction, architecture or civil engineering or You will investigate the management of This course is fully accredited by the Royal managerial experience. a minimum Lower Second Class Honours degree uncertainty and risk in a construction project Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and in a related subject area, and be in, or have environment, examining qualitative, but mainly the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). If your first language is not English, you will need been in, relevant employment in a professional quantitative, techniques. an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with or managerial capacity. Applicants to the part- a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. ASSOCIATED CAREERS time courses should have a minimum Second Class Honours degree in a related subject area This course is aimed at graduates who are, or and be in, or have been in, relevant employment RELATED COURSES have been, in construction-related employment in a professional or managerial capacity in a who aspire to senior positions in the field of construction related post. • Building Information Management MSc project management. • Construction Commercial Management MSc Alternatively, applicants may hold membership of a recognised construction-related professional body achieved through examinations and/or

62 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT MSc 63 CORE MODULES Finance and Asset Management FACILITIES The aim of this module is to set corporate AND PROPERTY Dissertation decision making in the context of the business The work for this module involves the completion environment, corporate goals and the practice MANAGEMENT MSc of a structured research programme resulting in of company finance, estate and portfolio a dissertation or major research project. You management. You will gain a grounding in can opt for a traditional academic dissertation property as an asset class, and a practical Course Leader which identifies a hypothesis and research and theoretical appreciation of the techniques Andrew Youens questions, involves some original research, and practices currently being used in the [email protected] draws conclusions and, if appropriate, management and valuation of commercial makes recommendations. Alternatively you property. In the financial element of this module, Length of course can complete a defined project involving the you will explore issues relating to accounting One year full-time; two years part-time preparation of a strategy or action plan for an principles and financial management accounts, issue relevant to your studies, and include a and the implications of tax. Equally important is Location 20,000-word reflection on, and evaluation of, an appreciation of ratio analysis and strategy. Central London (Marylebone) the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and the constraints which are likely to impact Landlord and Tenant Course fees and funding on the proposals. In this module you will cover the concepts See westminster.ac.uk/fees and law surrounding commercial lease Fabric and Services Management practice and rent reviews/lease negotiation, This module aims to devise and develop from both a landlord’s and tenant’s perspective. This course is aimed at graduates who are a strategic approach to the understanding You will develop an understanding of, and (ideally although not essentially) already in of the role of building fabric and building familiarity with, the legal background to the property-related employment, and who aspire services management in meeting corporate landlord and tenant relationship, and its to professional and/or senior positions in the objectives. You will examine the fabric and application in practice. This will include the field of facilities and property management. It services of building structures, their life cycle study of statutory security of tenure, rent review, is a challenging, stimulating and professionally and the maintenance, refurbishment and and other usual lease clauses including ‘break’ relevant course which is directly related to the rebuild relationship; maintenance strategy and clauses, repair, user, alterations and alienation. management of real estate. You will develop effectiveness; organisation and management You will also consider and discuss points of your skills and ability to appraise options and of the maintenance function; planning and practical difficulty and complexity involved in independently evaluate alternative courses of co-ordination techniques; managing cost negotiating lease terms and their subsequent action. The course is accredited by the Royal effectiveness; and the more detailed aspects implementation. Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). of energy management. Law for Property Professionals Facilities Management: Strategy and Practice This module fosters reflection on where the law In this module you will address the strategic role comes from and how it develops (including the of facilities management in supporting the core influence of European Law), and encourages activities of organisations. You will focus on your understanding of the relationship between the operational aspects of the built assets and the legal process and social change. You will examine the influence of facilities management develop mastery of the key principles (and their practices on corporate strategy, procurement, operation in practice) of English Law relating human resource management and financial to business, including contract, tort, real estate decision making. You will aim to achieve law and regulatory regimes which particularly an integrated understanding of the basic affect the property industry. knowledge and operational skills required for the good management of buildings, their You will also gain a greater understanding environments, facilities and support services, of legal theory, including statute and judicial and personnel. precedent; the role of Europe; tort, contract and business law; administrative law and regulatory regimes; real estate law; and landlord and tenant law.

64 FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MSc 65 you with an analytical review of the roles, PROFESSIONAL responsibilities and methods for decision making of a multidisciplinary team, from ACCREDITATION client’s identification of need, through project This course is fully accredited by the Royal feasibility, design and construction, to operation Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). and maintenance of a built facility. You will examine the differing objectives of generic procurement types, the identification and ASSOCIATED CAREERS critical analysis of planning and development issues, and the impact of legal and regulatory The RICS accreditation will enable you to take frameworks to environmental and occupational the Professional Assessment of Competence health conditions, contractual matters and after a period of suitable employment. There dispute avoidance. are employment opportunities in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Some part-time Property Finance; Lending and Risk Strategies students are employed by both large and small In this module you will address the strategic surveying firms to receive accredited training role of lending in the property sector. The sector while working. has become dependent upon lenders for the vast majority of cash inflows, and in the module you will look at the history of the involvement ENTRY REQUIREMENTS of lenders, the risk assessment and procedures You will typically have a minimum Second Class involved in lending on property. The study of Honours degree in a cognate subject area such traditional banking will be supplemented with as construction, surveying, architecture or civil investment banking techniques. engineering, and be in relevant employment in a professional or managerial capacity in a Space Strategies; Law and Practice Risk Management for Projects The aim of this module is to develop your construction-related post. However, applicants The module will investigate the management of from all backgrounds and level of experience cultural and analytical understanding of how uncertainty and risk in a construction project buildings and the space configuration within are encouraged to apply. Alternatively, environment, examining qualitative, but mainly applicants may hold membership of a them support the strategic objectives of the quantitative, techniques. organisation. You will address sustainability, recognised construction-related professional corporate social responsibility and the body achieved through examinations and/ Site Assembly and Development or professional interview, together with underpinning legislation. You will also review In this module you will focus on the financial, the principles and application of the legislation experience in a professional or managerial physical, legal and social aspects necessary capacity in a construction-related post. affecting the workplace. You will explore the for successful real estate development projects concepts of strategic business space usage, Consideration will be given to mature to take place. The emphasis is on the needs applicants who lack standard qualifications and gain a critical understanding of the use of end users of developments, and those other and management of space resources in the but have significant professional or managerial key players in the development process. There experience in a construction-related post. role of informed client. You will also develop will be an emphasis on commercial real estate your ability to analyse and adopt an informed Such applicants will be interviewed prior to development, but the module will also serve admission and will be expected to demonstrate tactical methodology toward solutions for space well those requiring an understanding of mixed planning and utilisation, and be able to apply the commitment and intellectual capacity to use and residential development projects study at postgraduate level. a range of decision-making tools for strategic and processes. The legal focus will centre on space planning and management. the system in England and Wales although You will need to be able to speak, write techniques and examples will be drawn from and comprehend English fluently. If your first a range of jurisdictions. language is not English, you will need an IELTS OPTION MODULES score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a Project Implementation Process Valuation and Law minimum score of 6.0 in each component. This module, based on problem-solving This module centres upon methods of scenarios, enables you to develop a strategic valuation applicable to properties for rating, approach to the implementation of complex and compulsory purchase purposes together RELATED COURSE real estate development projects. It provides with leasehold enfranchisement and properties subject to the housing acts. • Real Estate Development MSc

66 FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe FACILITIES AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT MSc 67 CORE MODULES Property and Finance: Policy and Practice PROPERTY FINANCE MSc Property is a major contributor to asset holding Dissertation and investment in most economies. You will The work for this module comprises the examine the bigger picture around property Course Leader completion of your dissertation or major and money. You will look at differing sources Andrew Youens research project, and incorporates a guided of funds for investment and development of [email protected] reflective exercise on personal and professional property, both residential and commercial, development. You can opt for a traditional and investigate the thought processes used Length of course academic dissertation which identifies a to make decisions on whether to proceed with One year full-time; two years part-time hypothesis and research questions, involves a particular deal. You will also examine bank some original research, draws conclusions and fund strategy at the highest level. Location and, if appropriate, makes recommendations. Central London (Marylebone) Alternatively you can complete a defined Property Finance: Lending and Risk Strategies project involving the preparation of a strategy In this module you will address the strategic Course fees and funding or action plan for an issue relevant to your role of lending in the property sector. The See westminster.ac.uk/fees studies, and include a 20,000-word reflection sector has become dependent upon lenders on, and evaluation of, the strengths and for the vast majority of cash inflows, and Other Property Finance courses weaknesses of the approach and the constraints in this module you will look at the history Property Finance Postgraduate which are likely to impact on the proposals. of the involvement of lenders, and the risk Diploma, and Property Finance Postgraduate assessment and procedures involved in Certificate, see page 71 for details. Finance and Asset Management lending on property. The study of traditional The aim of this module is to set corporate banking will be supplemented with investment decision making in the context of the business banking techniques. Property finance is a well-established area environment, corporate goals and the practice of essential expertise within the real estate of company finance, estate and portfolio Site Assembly and Development industry for the purchase and development management. You will gain a grounding in In this module you will focus on the financial, of properties which may have varying levels property as an asset class, and a practical physical, legal and social aspects necessary of complexity. The finance specialist utilises and theoretical appreciation of the techniques for successful real estate development projects modern skills, techniques and systems to and practices currently being used in the to take place. The emphasis is on the needs successfully source and provide an adequate management and valuation of commercial of end users of developments, and those other flow of accessible funds to buy, sell and property. In the financial element of this module, key players in the development process. There develop land and buildings. you will explore issues relating to accounting will be an emphasis on commercial real estate principles and financial management accounts, development, but the module will also serve This course is intended to give you a detailed and the implications of tax. Equally important is well those requiring an understanding of mixed understanding of property finance and the an appreciation of ratio analysis and strategy. use and residential development projects associated property appraisal techniques and processes. The legal focus will centre on and processes, encompassing both legal and Law for Property Professionals the system in England and Wales although social aspects. You will analyse investment and This module fosters reflection on where the law techniques and examples will be drawn from development finance situations and respond comes from and how it develops (including the a range of jurisdictions. to particular financial problems with derived influence of European Law), and encourages solutions. You will also be able to appraise your understanding of the relationship between options and independently evaluate alternative the legal process and social change. You will courses of action. develop mastery of the key principles (and their OPTION MODULES operation in practice) of English Law relating Choose one from the following: The design of the course recognises the to business, including contract, tort, real estate significant challenges of providing an law and regulatory regimes which particularly Development Finance and Funding educational experience that is practical, affect the property industry. This module gives you the opportunity to study relevant and challenging and meets the and analyse the finance and funding of property requirements of the relevant professional You will also gain a greater understanding development and investment transactions. You bodies. The programme, while still providing of legal theory, including statute and judicial will explore the concepts and law surrounding the discipline and structure of regular precedent; the role of Europe; tort, contract and the valuation and feasibility of developing attendance at the University, aims to give business law; administrative law and regulatory land and buildings to an advanced level. This a practical educational structure through regimes; real estate law; and landlord and module includes a study trip to New York. workshops and projects. tenant law.

68 PROPERTY FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe PROPERTY FINANCE MSc 69 Landlord and Tenant ENTRY REQUIREMENTS This module covers the concepts and law surrounding commercial lease practice and You will normally be expected to hold at least rent reviews/lease negotiation, from both a an Upper Second Class Honours degree (which landlord’s and tenant’s perspective. You will need not be in a cognate subject) and should develop an understanding of, and familiarity ideally (although not essentially) be in relevant with, the legal background to the landlord employment in a professional or managerial and tenant relationship, and its application in capacity in a property or construction-related practice. This will include the study of statutory organisation. Alternatively, applicants may security of tenure, rent review, and other usual hold membership of a recognised property or lease clauses including break clauses, repair, construction-related professional body achieved user, alterations and alienation. You will also through examinations and/or professional consider and discuss points of practical difficulty interview, ideally together with experience and complexity involved in negotiating lease in a professional or managerial capacity in terms and their subsequent implementation. a property or construction-related post.

Valuation and Law Consideration will be given to mature This module centres upon methods of applicants who lack standard qualifications valuation applicable to properties for rating, but have significant professional or managerial and compulsory purchase purposes together experience in a property or construction-related with leasehold enfranchisement and properties post. Such applicants will be interviewed subject to the housing acts. prior to admission and will be expected to demonstrate the commitment and intellectual capacity to study at postgraduate level.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION You will need to be able to speak, write This course is fully accredited by the Royal and comprehend English fluently. If your first Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. ASSOCIATED CAREERS The course has been designed to be professionally relevant and to produce Masters graduates who are well rounded and adaptable, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels, and are critical thinkers with inquiring, innovative minds OTHER PROPERTY FINANCE The Postgraduate Certificate usually takes and good research skills. one year to study part-time. You take modules COURSES totalling 60 credits as follows: Successful completion of the course should We also offer Property Finance Postgraduate • Property Finance: Lending and Risk enhance your career prospects and help you Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate courses. (20 credits) to achieve professional and senior positions • Property and Finance: Policy and Practice in property finance and real estate. The Postgraduate Diploma usually takes 12 (40 credits) months full-time or two years part-time. You take Accreditation of the course by the RICS modules totalling 120 credits as follows: Entry requirements are as per Property will enable you to pursue full professional • Finance and Asset Management (20 credits) Finance MSc. membership of this body. The attributes • Law for Property Professionals (20 credits) detailed above will also provide evidence of a • Property and Finance: Policy and Practice commitment to lifelong learning and continuing (40 credits) professional development. Those wishing to RELATED COURSE • Property Finance: Lending and Risk continue their academic studies will have an • (20 credits) Real Estate Development MSc excellent grounding for Doctoral level research, or a career in academia. • Site Assembly and Development (20 credits)

70 PROPERTY FINANCE MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe PROPERTY FINANCE MSc 71 CORE MODULES law and regulatory regimes which particularly REAL ESTATE affect the property industry. You will also DEVELOPMENT MSc Development Finance and Funding gain a greater understanding of legal theory, This module gives you the opportunity to study including statute and judicial precedent; the and analyse the finance and funding of property role of Europe; tort, contract and business law; development and investment transactions. You Course Leader administrative law and regulatory regimes; real will explore the concepts and law surrounding estate law; and landlord and tenant law. Andrew Youens the valuation and feasibility of developing [email protected] land and buildings to an advanced level. This Project Implementation Process module includes a study trip to New York. Length of course This module, based on problem-solving One year full-time; two years part-time scenarios, enables you to develop a strategic Dissertation approach to the implementation of complex The work for this module involves the completion Location real estate development projects. It provides of a structured research programme resulting in Central London (Marylebone) you with an analytical review of the roles, a dissertation or major research project. You responsibilities and methods for decision can opt for a traditional academic dissertation Course fees and funding making of a multidisciplinary team, from which identifies a hypothesis and research See westminster.ac.uk/fees client’s identification of need, through project questions, involves some original research, feasibility, design and construction, to operation draws conclusions and, if appropriate, and maintenance of a built facility. You will makes recommendations. Alternatively you examine the differing objectives of generic The aim of the course is to provide you can complete a defined project involving the with a detailed understanding of the property procurement types, the identification and preparation of a strategy or action plan for an critical analysis of planning and development development and appraisal process, issue relevant to your studies, and include a encompassing the financial, physical, issues, and the impact of legal and regulatory 20,000-word reflection on, and evaluation of, frameworks to environmental and occupational legal and social aspects. You will analyse the strengths and weaknesses of the approach development situations and respond to health conditions, contractual matters and and the constraints which are likely to impact dispute avoidance. particular development problems with derived on the proposals. solutions. You will also be able to critically Site Assembly and Development appraise options and independently evaluate Finance and Asset Management alternative courses of action. The course In this module you will focus on the financial, The module aims to set corporate decision physical, legal and social aspects necessary is accredited by the Royal Institution of making in the context of the business Chartered Surveyors (RICS). for successful real estate development projects environment, corporate goals and the practice to take place. The emphasis is on the needs of company finance, estate and portfolio As part of the Development Finance and of end users of developments, and those other management. You will gain a grounding in key players in the development process. There Funding module, students undertake a study property as an asset class, and a practical trip to New York. will be an emphasis on commercial real estate and theoretical appreciation of the techniques development, but the module will also serve and practices currently being used in the well those requiring an understanding of mixed management and valuation of commercial use and residential development projects property. In the financial element of this module, and processes. The legal focus will centre on you will explore issues relating to accounting the system in England and Wales although principles and financial management accounts, techniques and examples will be drawn from and the implications of tax. Equally important is a range of jurisdictions. an appreciation of ratio analysis and strategy. Space Strategies and Legislation Law for Property Professionals The aim of this module is to develop your This module fosters reflection on where the law cultural and analytical understanding of how comes from and how it develops (including the buildings and the space configuration within influence of European Law), and encourages them support the strategic objectives of the your understanding of the relationship between organisation. In the module you will address the legal process and social change. You will sustainability, corporate social responsibility develop mastery of the key principles (and their and the underpinning legislation. You will also operation in practice) of English Law relating review the principles and application of the to business, including contract, tort, real estate legislation affecting the workplace. You will

72 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSc 73 explore the concepts of strategic business space OPTION MODULES ASSOCIATED CAREERS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS usage, and gain a critical understanding of the use and management of space resources in the Choose one from the following: The RICS accreditation will enable you to take You should hold a degree (normally at least role of informed client. You will also develop the Professional Assessment of Competence Second Class Honours) from a UK university or your ability to analyse and adopt an informed Landlord and Tenant after a period of suitable employment. There one of comparable standing, or membership tactical methodology toward solutions for space This module covers the concepts and law are employment opportunities in the public, of a recognised professional body whose entry planning and utilisation, and be able to apply surrounding commercial lease practice and private and not-for-profit sectors. Some part-time requirements are equivalent to graduate level, a range of decision-making tools for strategic rent reviews/lease negotiation, from both a students are employed by surveying firms to and ideally some relevant practical experience. space planning and management. landlord’s and tenant’s perspective. You will receive accredited training while working. The course is well suited for those with a first develop an understanding of, and familiarity degree in geography, economics, a traditional with, the legal background to the landlord science, a property-related discipline or law. If and tenant relationship, and its application your first degree and other qualifications are “The best thing about the in practice. This will include the study of not so well aligned the course team may require course is expanding my statutory security of tenure, rent review, and further evidence of your ability to study the knowledge of the real estate other usual lease clauses including break subject material as deemed appropriate. If your market. The teachers have a clauses, repair, user, alterations and alienation. first language is not English, you will need an very good background of You will also consider and discuss points of IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a this market. There is a Career practical difficulty and complexity involved in minimum score of 6.0 in each component. Development Centre at Westminster, which negotiating lease terms and their subsequent is very helpful for students. There are many implementation. job fairs and companies like BNP Paribas and Cushman & Wakefield attend. Students Property Finance: Lending and Risk Strategies can talk to staff from those companies and get In this module you will address the strategic some really helpful information about the role of lending in the property sector. job market. The University of Westminster is The sector has become dependent upon always ready to help students.” lenders for the vast majority of cash inflows, and in the module you will look at the history Liu Yingyi of the involvement of lenders, and the risk Real Estate Development MSc assessment and procedures involved in lending on property. The study of traditional banking will be supplemented with investment banking techniques.

Valuation and Law This module centres upon methods of valuation applicable to properties for rating, and compulsory purchase purposes together with leasehold enfranchisement and properties subject to the housing acts.

PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION This course is fully accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

74 REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT MSc 75 POSTGRADUATETOURISM COURSES IN POLITICS ANDAND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS RELATIONS

With more than 20 years of excellence Events are deeply entwined with place in teaching Tourism and Events, we and they play an increasingly important can help your career take off at the role in drawing visitors and raising the University of Westminster. profile of our cities. This is why we put the relationship between events, tourism Our courses explore the relationship and place at the centre of our teaching. between tourism and events and the wider environment, developing The tourism and event sectors are the skills you need to successfully exciting industries to work in and manage tourism and stage events fascinating subjects to study. In the in host destinations. UK, the tourism sector is projected to grow at a faster rate than the overall economy and a steady growth in skilled employment in the industry is predicted over the next 20 years. Our graduates find success in a variety of areas including events management, destination planning and marketing, in both the public and private sectors.

westminster.ac.uk/abe TOURISM AND EVENTS 77 EVENTS AND COURSE CONTENT OPTION MODULES This course teaches you how and why events/ The course is structured to provide flexibility in CONFERENCE conferences are planned, and how the venues module choice, allowing you to study aspects MANAGEMENT MA and destinations in which they are held are of the events industry which suit your own marketed. You will also learn how events and aspirations. Choose three option modules from conferences contribute to enriching the lives of a list which includes: Course Leader communities and improve communications in Dr Claire Humphreys business and professional life. The dissertation Airport Planning and Management [email protected] will give you further opportunity to research This module gives you the opportunity to a conference or events topic in depth. The examine the organisation and management Length of course course is taught by experienced academics of the airport industry. You will examine airport One year full-time; two years part-time and industry practitioners, providing valuable operations and capacity issues, terminal insight into this exciting industry sector. operations, airport marketing, airport expansion Location issues, and the role of regional airports. Central London (Marylebone) CORE MODULES Exploring Creative Experiences for Course fees and funding Attractions and Events Conference and Events Planning See westminster.ac.uk/fees This module draws on the concept of ‘the You will develop critical awareness of the experience economy’ and evaluates the ability diverse range of skills required to successfully of effective design and new technologies to organise conferences and events. You will Events and conferences play an essential role engage consumer senses in order to enhance discuss the problems that can arise in the in the business, cultural and sporting life of the visitor experience. planning process and examine the ways all countries. In recent years an exciting new to address the issues. profession has emerged with conference/events Festivals, Culture and Place You will assess the role which festivals and planners and managers organising a diverse Dissertation range of events, and marketing the great cultural events perform in stimulating community You will undertake research on an events variety of destinations and venues in which pride and energising local residents, and or conference management topic of your they take place. investigate their multi-faceted contribution choice, and present analysis, conclusions and to local economies. recommendations in a written report. The report This course is specifically designed for people should include a justification of the research who want to enter, or make further progress in, methodology employed and a critical review management-level careers in the fast-expanding of the underpinning theory and literature. field of events and conferences. London is an ideal place in which to study events and Events and Conference Marketing conference management. A regular host of You will develop an understanding of the world class sport and cultural events such as decision-making process underpinning the Wimbledon, the London Marathon, Notting development and marketing of individual Hill Carnival and the London fashion week, as venues as well as conference and events well as one-off mega events such as the London destinations. The module also considers 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the factors that influence the selection the 2015 Rugby World Cup, London is widely of event venues. recognised as a world events capital. With several hundred conference venues and Event Concepts an abundance of international business and You will review the role and impacts leisure events, London is a world leader in this of conferences and events in a global dynamic industry. context, critically evaluating the influence of stakeholders and examining the wider significance of these expanding sectors on global communication, culture and sport.

78 EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT MA 79 ASSOCIATED CAREERS “Westminster is the best Graduates from this course enter a wide range place to study events of careers, in both the private and the public management because sectors, in Britain and internationally. thousands of events happen in London every year. The These careers range from conference and course is good because it events planning, to venue management, covers both business and leisure events. to destination marketing. Some choose to Field trips helped us understand what is work with specialist organisations, such as happening in the real events world. For convention bureaux, while others opt to work example we went to Wembley Park to as professional conference organisers, event see how they manage to make the area managers and venue promoters. Some students still ‘alive’ during non-events days. Our go on to pursue Doctoral studies. course offered us many contacts in the events industry. I had the chance to work for the London Olympics because of these ENTRY REQUIREMENTS contacts. We also had so many chances The course is aimed at graduates seeking to to network with industry people. Those establish or develop a management career in experiences definitely helped me prepare the conference and events industry in the UK for job hunting. I am now going to work or abroad. As a minimum, you should have for the Queensland Tourism Board as a a good Honours degree (normally an Upper marketing assistant based in Shanghai.” Second) or equivalent. If your qualifications Jingyi Lu are not under the UK system please visit our Conference and Events Management MA, website for details of equivalent qualifications: graduated 2012 westminster.ac.uk/international

Exceptionally, an applicant without these formal qualifications but with considerable work experience in the conference or events industry may be accepted at the discretion of the Course Leader. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.

RELATED COURSE • Tourism Management MA

Mega Events Tourism and Cities You will focus on the specific challenges and This module explores the different forms of opportunities associated with the genre of urban tourism and analyses its role in a city mega events such as the Olympic Games, economy. It takes a particular interest in how world cups and international expos, and their tourism influences city image. impact on image and urban regeneration. Please note, not all option modules are Professional Practice guaranteed to run each year, dependant on This module uniquely provides students the demand in the year of study. with experience of professional practice by undertaking a consultancy project on behalf of one of our industry partners.

80 EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe EVENTS AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT MA 81 Annual student feedback for the course is You will have the opportunity to analyse the TOURISM very positive, with teaching, staff contact and broader implications of sustainable tourism MANAGEMENT MA course content receiving particular praise. development by investigating economic, social This reflects the tourism team’s efforts to and environmental impacts. provide a valuable and effective course as Course Leader well as a supportive, friendly and stimulating Tourism Policy and Destination Management Dr Claire Humphreys environment for your studies. This module critically analyses the need [email protected] for tourism planning and management in Staff teaching on the course are active destinations as well as investigating the Length of course researchers, and their teaching is informed by effectiveness of different approaches to One year full-time; two years part-time both their own research and their engagement destination management. with industry. Location Central London (Marylebone) OPTION MODULES COURSE CONTENT Choose three from a list which includes: Course fees and funding You will learn about the nature and See westminster.ac.uk/fees characteristics of the tourism industry, and Airline Planning and Management explore how it can be marketed, managed This module examines the international and planned, examining cases from around regulatory framework for air transport Tourism is an increasingly important part of the world. A range of option modules allows and the impact of deregulation. Economic our lives, and the tourism industry is one of you to focus on your particular interests, and to principles are evaluated in terms of costs the few global industries forecast to grow in explore the links between the different aspects and revenue structures. Aircraft operations the long term. Managing this rapidly growing of tourism. A dissertation gives you the chance are investigated in relation to both technical industry to meet visitors’ demands in a to research a topic of your choice in depth. and market requirements. sustainable way is exciting and challenging. This well-established course will give you the Airport Planning and Management knowledge, analytical abilities and CORE MODULES This module gives you the opportunity to skills you need to make a career as a examine the organisation and management tourism professional. Dissertation of the airport industry. You will examine The dissertation is based on your own airport operations and capacity issues, We are proud that the course attracts a research interest. This module requires terminal operations, airport marketing, cosmopolitan group of students from a wide structured research, analysis and application airport expansion issues, and the role range of countries and that our graduates have of theoretical principles, culminating in a of regional airports. successful careers all round the world. written presentation of the findings. The course has been top rated in academic Exploring Creative Experiences audit and is developed with the advice of the Strategic Tourism Marketing for Attractions and Events tourism industry. You will study at the heart of You will examine marketing from the This module draws on the concept of ‘the London, one of the world’s leading tourism perspective of management within the tourism experience economy’ and evaluates the ability destinations. Site visits, integrated in the course industry. The module enables you to consider of effective design and new technologies to modules, will allow you to explore a wide the relationships between customers’ needs and engage consumer senses in order to enhance variety of aspects of the dynamic a tourism organisation’s services, and the the visitor experience. tourism industry. inter-relationship between design, operation and the delivery of tourism services. The Festivals, Culture and Place This course is accredited by the Tourism significance of quality in tourism operations You will assess the role which festivals and Management Institute (TMI) meaning you can and methods for monitoring performance are events perform in stimulating community pride be confident it will give you the knowledge, also explored. and energising local residents, and investigate understanding, skills and experience which their contribution to local economies. will fully prepare you for a career in tourism Tourism Concepts destinations management. This module assesses the nature and patterns Mega Events of demand for tourism, explores the role and You will focus on the specific challenges and interdependence of the industry components, opportunities associated with the genre of and examines the relationship between public mega events such as the Olympic Games, and private sector involvement in tourism.

82 TOURISM MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe TOURISM MANAGEMENT MA 83 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The course is aimed at graduates seeking to establish or develop a management career in the tourism industry in the UK or abroad. As a minimum, you should have a good Honours degree (normally an Upper Second) or equivalent. If your qualifications are not under the UK system please visit our website for details of equivalent qualifications: westminster.ac.uk/international

Exceptionally an applicant without these formal qualifications but with considerable work experience in the tourism or related industries may be accepted at the discretion of the Course Leader. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component.

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“Studying at the University of Westminster was the best investment for my future. Throughout the course I gained a lot of confidence and developed practical skills such as academic writing and the ability to present different topics in front of the group. It was very inspiring to study world cups and international expos, and their Please note, not all option modules are ASSOCIATED CAREERS with students from different countries and to impact on image and urban regeneration. guaranteed to run each year, dependant on share ideas about how to make the tourism Graduates of this course have gone on to the demand in the year of study. industry work better. Academic staff were establish careers in a wide variety of fields Professional Practice extremely supportive and professional. around the world, including working for This module uniquely provides students Since I graduated with a Masters degree PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION national and regional tourism organisations with experience of professional practice by my career progressed rapidly.” undertaking a consultancy project on behalf This course is recognised by the Tourism in the UK and overseas, undertaking marketing of one of our industry partners. Management Institute (TMI) meaning you roles with transport organisations such as Olga Sulima can be confident it will give you knowledge, airlines and tourism destinations, and working Alumna, Tourism Management MA Tourism and Cities understanding, skills and experience which for companies specialising in business tourism. This module investigates how tourism shapes will fully prepare you for a career in tourism Some of our graduates have launched their cities and how cities shape tourism. You will destination management. own travel agency businesses, while others explore urban tourism’s distinct characteristics, work in a variety of management roles in the different forms it takes, and its key markets. hotels, and in consultancy roles for tourism Particular attention is paid to tourism in London research organisations. – perhaps the world’s leading tourism city.

84 TOURISM MANAGEMENT MA westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe TOURISM MANAGEMENT MA 85 POSTGRADUATETRANSPORT COURSES IN POLITICS ANDAND INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS RELATIONS

Our postgraduate courses in The expertise of our staff means Air Transport, Transport Planning that your study will be informed and Management and Logistics by developments in theory and will are based within the Faculty of be up to date on industry trends. Architecture and the Built Environment. Our postgraduate programmes and All are very highly regarded by research degrees are known for their students and employers, both in the combination of pure, practice-led UK and internationally, and some are and applied approaches. professionally accredited. They will equip you for professional life planning You will be able to develop your and managing the future of our own specialist expertise while transport and logistics systems. working collaboratively with students from different disciplines and from The staff delivering these courses across the globe. enjoy an international reputation in research and consultancy. Our freight Alongside our postgraduate courses we and logistics research group conducts offer individual modules in air transport, UK and EU research in sustainability logistics and transport planning. and supply chains efficiency, while our award-winning Air Traffic Our graduates work as logistics Management Research team is managers, supply chain analysts, recognised as a leader in Europe. transport planners, operations Other ares of expertise include managers, and in a variety of fields public transport and cycling. including logistics service provision, central and local government, public transport operation, and consultancy.

westminster.ac.uk/abe TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS 87 AIR TRANSPORT CORE MODULES Air Transport Economics PLANNING AND In this module you will examine the structure MANAGEMENT MSc of the airline industry and the international regulatory regime within which it operates. You will analyse airline costs and revenues, relating Course Leader them to financial performance, and examine Dr Nigel Dennis airport economics along with key concepts [email protected] in airport operations and planning. For course content-related enquiries please contact the Course Leader. Air Transport Forecasting and Market Research Through this module you will consider methods For admissions-related enquiries provide a strong theoretical and analytical for analysing air traffic, forecasting the demand please contact the admissions office: basis, coupled with the application of many for air services and modelling the pattern of [email protected] practical techniques and strategies. future airline operations. Market research techniques are explained, including questionnaire Length of course The course builds on the successful series design and interpretation of survey data. You One year full-time; two or three years part-time*. of aviation short courses that have attracted will discuss key sources of secondary data, January and September start dates available participants from around the globe to the and assess elasticities of demand. You will also University each year. The Department has examine the management of capacity in the Location a long-established interest in air transport context of both airport and airline planning, Central London (Marylebone) research, consultancy and teaching, having and develop models of passenger choice and been set up by the renowned aviation airport attractiveness. Course fees and funding academic Professor Rigas Doganis some See westminster.ac.uk/fees 40 years ago. The University’s association Air Transport Management and Operations with aviation goes back much further however, In this module you will develop techniques as it was here in the 19th century that Sir for optimising the airline and airport product. Modules on this course are taught in blocks George Cayley first demonstrated the These are based upon strategic management of five days at a time. This means we can principles of flight. thinking and an understanding of the nature incorporate industry speakers from our of demand for air travel. This then leads to the professional development programme and Modules on this course can also be taken detail of scheduling airline operations, choosing also enables part-time students from elsewhere as short courses which are not formally the right aircraft, designing appropriate product in the UK and Europe to travel efficiently to assessed. Students who have followed the features and assessing quality of service. Air London several times a year. Students take relevant short course(s) within the last five cargo has differing requirements to passenger six taught modules in total (over one year on years may be able to register at a reduced traffic and forms a special analysis. An the full-time course** or two to three years on fee to complete the module on an ‘assessment introduction to air traffic management and the the part-time course) and complete a research only’ basis as part of the Masters degree. For use of airspace is included, as well as some dissertation. Email contact and tutorial support more information on these short courses visit insights to human resources management are provided between the module blocks along westminster.ac.uk/airtransportshort and industrial relations. with guest lectures and workshop sessions for full-time students. *The part-time block attendance mode for this Research Dissertation course is not compatible with visa restrictions This module gives you an opportunity to This course has been developed to meet the for international students. Therefore, this mode undertake in-depth research on an air transport of attendance is not available for international needs of graduates worldwide seeking to gain topic of your choice, and present analysis, greater knowledge and experience of the air students requiring a visa. The part-time block mode of attendance is still available to UK and conclusions and recommendations in a written transport industry, and looking to progress report. It allows you to develop an understanding into senior roles in management, operations EU students. International students can still apply for our full-time course. of all stages of the research process. and commercial planning of airlines, airports, government departments and aviation-related **students starting the full-time course in businesses such as aircraft manufacturing, January currently complete the course over 15 finance and consultancy. It is designed to months including a three month vacation period from July-September.

88 AIR TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe AIR TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc 89 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You should normally have a good undergraduate Honours degree or its equivalent (First or Second Class) or, alternatively, evidence of further education and appropriate professional experience. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. Applicants without these formal academic qualifications but with professional qualifications or substantial (normally at least three years) relevant work experience in the air transport industry may be considered for the course. Their enrolment will be at the discretion of the Course Leader.

“The part-time course which can be taken over two or three years is flexible OPTION MODULES Airport Finance and Strategy ASSOCIATED CAREERS for accommodating my In this module you will consider how work commitments. I also Air Transport Policy and Planning If you are a full-time student without a prior airport management has changed for many appreciate the aspect In this module you will consider the wider background in the air transport industry operators with adoption of commercialisation, of meeting industry professionals from consequences of air services from economic, you should be well placed on completion privatisation and internationalisation a wide range of stakeholders, creating social and environmental viewpoints. You of the course to take up a junior position in strategies. Taking these trends into account, an ideal opportunity to network and will explore topics of economic development, a planning, management and operational you will explore airport financial performance share experience.’’ accessibility and connectivity, as well as and the factors affecting this. You will also role with airlines and airports. You will also environmental airport capacity and carbon investigate aeronautical charges and the role be well equipped for employment as an analyst Yves De Wandeler management. You will examine policy issues of competition and regulation, and examine with consultancies, government bodies and Manager CODA, Eurocontrol to encourage sustainable development, land non-aeronautical revenues and strategies to aircraft manufacturers. Air Transport and Planning use planning, and the influence of air cargo optimise these. This leads to a discussion of Management MSc operations. You will also evaluate surface different management approaches related to If you have a prior industry background you access policies and the role that they can play both aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue should be able to return to your position with in reducing airport environmental impacts. streams and different customers, such as low new skills and understanding, plus a greater cost carriers. maturity of approach. Airline Marketing and Business Models In this module you will examine airline As an alternative to one of the option You will be well placed to move into senior marketing strategies including advertising modules above, you have a free choice of managerial, policy or research functions. The media and messages, the distribution of the one appropriate module from other subject competitive nature of the industry will also airline product, customer loyalty schemes and areas in the University (eg transport, logistics, provide many new opportunities for suitably brand management. You will develop methods tourism, business). This must be agreed with qualified personnel. for route development analysis, and discuss the Course Leader. the role of airline alliances to network carriers. A strong performance on the MSc provides You will study specialised business in detail the opportunity to study further by registering including low-cost airlines, regional carriers, for a research degree in the Department of long-haul operators and the charter/inclusive- Planning and Transport. Graduates will also be tour sector of the industry. equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to participate in the activities of professional bodies such as the Air Transport Research Society, the German Aviation Research Society and AirNeth.

90 AIR TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe AIR TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc 91 During the third semester you will work on a LOGISTICS AND research-based dissertation. It is expected that SUPPLY CHAIN you will spend the equivalent of three to four months’ full-time work on this research. The MSc MANAGEMENT MSc course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and graduates are exempt from the Institute’s exams. Course Leader Dr Allan Woodburn [email protected] CORE MODULES Length of course (All students) One year full-time Logistics and the External Environment Location (20 credits) Central London (Marylebone) This module is designed to make you aware of the external influences that companies must Course fees and funding take into account in the design and operation See westminster.ac.uk/fees of their logistics systems. Supply chains do not exist in a vacuum, and there are many Other Logistics and issues that companies need to consider to Supply Chain Management courses ensure that they operate legally and responsibly Logistics and Supply Chain Management in addition to meeting their own internal company objectives. Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Statistics and Operational Research for Logistics Certificate, see page 97 for details. You can Logistics Management and Planning (20 credits) study an individual module(s) from this Masters This module aims to equip you with the (20 credits) course as a short course, see page 108 for details. statistical and operational research concepts This module provides you with the foundation and techniques necessary for logistics, and give for studying logistics, ensuring that you are you some grounding in the practical application aware of the components of the logistics system Developed in partnership with Arnhem Business of these methods. You will develop your ability and how they interact with each other to School (HAN University, Netherlands), this to suggest and apply suitable probability and influence the design and operation of supply international MSc course will develop your statistical models to the analysis of logistics and chains. You will focus on the aspects of logistics ability to initiate and carry out advanced transport data. You will also learn to analyse operations that tend to be directly within the analysis, research and problem solving in the a time series and produce forecasts for future control of companies. field of logistics and supply chain management. values, analyse a stock control system, analyse Research Dissertation a transport scheduling problem, and analyse If you study this MSc, you will study the first a route network. semester at the University of Westminster and (40 credits) Your dissertation will draw on techniques and then have the choice either to continue studying Sustainability and Freight Transport background material introduced during the in London (Westminster route) or to spend the (20 credits) Masters course, and will incorporate original second semester at our partner institution in the In this module you will focus on the study analysis. This module provides you with an Netherlands (Arnhem route). You will not only of sustainability and green logistics, with opportunity for an in-depth, extended study benefit from the wider range of module choices, a particular emphasis on freight transport. of a specific topic within the logistics and/ but also from the opportunity to study in The first part of the module provides the context or transport sector. You are encouraged to two countries. for sustainable supply chains, and you will undertake original research, and write a critical examine the business and public policy reasons analysis and draw rational conclusions. for attempting to address sustainability issues, and how sustainability impacts are measured, monitored and reported. In the second part of the module you will focus on the freight transport element of supply chain management, looking at the strategic, operational and public policy perspectives.

92 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc 93 CORE MODULES development of partnerships with logistic CORE MODULES OPTION MODULES service providers. The second part teaches (Arnhem route) you how to apply scenario planning models to (Westminster route) (Westminster route) discover how logistic service providers should Commercial Distribution of Fast Moving Goods adapt in future to counter possible situations. Freight Transport and Logistics Services Airline Planning and Management (20 credits) The course ends with a summary overview (20 credits) (20 credits) The distribution of fast moving goods has seen and tips for implementation. In this module you will examine the changing In this module you will examine the a tremendous change during the last decade. market for freight transport and logistics international regulatory framework for air Fashion, electronic devices etc have to be Finance and Management services in a European and increasingly global transport and the impact of deregulation. developed, produced and distributed in a very (20 credits) context. You will evaluate economic principles You will evaluate economic principles in short timeframe. This requires the quick and fast With the increase in the volume of goods in terms of costs and revenues, and assess terms of costs and revenue structures. You will response of all concerned with the supply value shipped all over the world, logistics needs the changing demands for new services. Fleet assess airline commercial strategies. You will chain. By studying analytical models and using more and more to consider the financial operations and warehouse management are investigate aircraft operations in relation to both them in case studies, you will be provided with implications of these international flows. This investigated in relation to technology and technical and market requirements. knowledge and skills in order to organise supply module provides a framework necessary for market requirements, and you will also explore value chains effectively in an ever-changing, the analysis and solutions of financial and strategic options for service providers. Airport Planning and Management international environment. accounting problems which are relevant to firms (20 credits) trading and investing on an international basis. Retail Supply Chain Management This module gives you the opportunity to Distributing for the Future For example, what are the impacts of interest (20 credits) examine the organisation and management (20 credits) rates and exchange rates risk on stock values You will examine retail markets by country and of the airport industry. You will assess airport The world of transportation and the world and international distribution channels, and sector, and investigate developments in control economics and performance, and discuss within which transportation takes place are how should a logistician evaluate the financial of the supply chain between retailers and aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues. changing rapidly. The course material will impact on international shipments manufacturers. You will explore cost structures You will also examine airport operations and be discussed in two parts of three weeks. and commercial distribution? in the retail supply chain, and new patterns capacity issues, terminal operations and airport The first part teaches you the different aspects of retailing and their implication for logistics; marketing, airport expansion issues, and the of the supply chain, such as the set up and international comparisons are also made. role of regional airports. You will analyse management of the logistics network, the surface access strategies and discuss planning management of strategic suppliers and the procedures for expansion.

94 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc 95 Land Use, Planning and Transport PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION OTHER LOGISTICS RELATED COURSE (20 credits) In this module you will focus on the interaction This MSc course is accredited by the Chartered AND SUPPLY CHAIN • Transport Planning and Management MSc between transport and land-use, including the Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) and MANAGEMENT COURSES graduates are exempt from the Institute’s exams. effect of land-use on travel patterns and the We also offer a Logistics and Supply Chain contribution of transport to development. Topics Management Postgraduate Diploma and “The course exceeded my expectations. you will explore include changing planning a Logistics and Supply Chain Management system impact on transport systems and their ASSOCIATED CAREERS It provides a great overview of the Postgraduate Certificate. logistics world and prepares students sustainability, LUTI modelling and the role of Previous graduates have gained employment forecasting in relation to transport planning, for the real practical challenges in with third party logistics providers, the airline If you take the Logistics and Supply Chain supply chain management. The mix of sustainable accessibility planning, transit industry, manufacturing companies, retailers, Management Postgraduate Diploma you take oriented development, perspectives on students from different cultural backgrounds shipping lines, etc. Examples of companies either six 20-credit core modules from the made for interesting group work and planning major transport infrastructure, and that have recruited graduates in recent years MSc course, or five 20-credit core modules scenario planning. interactions, sharpening everyone’s are Kuehne + Nagel, DHL, TNT, Norbert plus one option module. All your modules personal development.” Dentressangle, Maersk Logistics, GIST, must be from the Westminster pathway. The Public Passenger Transport Volvo Logistics, Honda, GlaxoSmithKlein, Postgraduate Diploma usually takes one year David Lomott (20 credits) Procter and Gamble and IKEA. You will also to complete full-time. Logistics and Supply Chain This module will give you an understanding be equipped for further research (eg Doctoral Management MSc of contemporary issues concerning planning studies) should you wish to continue in an If you take the Logistics and Supply Chain and operation of public passenger transport academic environment. Management Postgraduate Certificate you systems, primarily in the urban context and with take either three 20 credit core modules from reference to rural and long-distance markets. This the MSc course, or two 20 credit core modules is interpreted mainly in respect of rail and bus/ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and one option module. All your modules coach, but also to demand-responsive systems, must be from the Westminster pathway. The taxis, cycle hire schemes and the integration You should normally have the equivalent of a Postgraduate Certificate usually takes six among the different public transport modes. good Honours degree and demonstrate strong months to one year to complete part-time. You will analyse and critically compare different motivation in the subject area. Alternative experiences from the UK, Europe and the rest qualifications with relevant professional Entry requirements are as per Logistics and of the World. experience will also be considered. The Supply Chain Management MSc. programme has been devised to appeal to Traffic in Urban Areas graduates who wish to develop their career (20 credits) in an international environment concerned The first half of the module introduces a with logistics. Directly relevant degree range of theoretical concepts relating to disciplines include economics, business studies, traffic and travel behaviour in urban areas. management, geography and operations It also familiarises you with key strategic research. However, students with qualifications policy issues affecting both the movement in other disciplines such as languages and the and management of urban traffic. In the humanities, engineering, and environmental second part, you will explore practical design sciences are also encouraged to apply. If your feasibility and management issues associated first language is not English, you will need an with the implementation of policy measures IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or equivalent) with a at the street level. minimum score of 6.0 in each component.

96 LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT MSc 97 TRANSPORT COURSE CONTENT The MSc course balances theoretical and PLANNING AND practical applications in the three separate MANAGEMENT MSc components: core modules, option modules and a research dissertation.

Course Leader Dr Enrica Papa CORE MODULES [email protected] Research Dissertation (60 credits) Length of course Your dissertation will draw on techniques One year full-time; two to three and background material introduced on the years part-time Masters course, and incorporate original analysis. Lectures are provided on research Location methods in Semester One, interlinked with the Central London (Marylebone) Statistics and Survey Methods for Transport module which provides a background in Course fees and funding relevant techniques including an introduction See westminster.ac.uk/fees to GIS. Work is undertaken in Semester Two of the full-time course, or in the case of part-time Other Transport Planning and students in Semester Two of Year Two or Year Management courses Three. Final submission is in early September, Transport Planning and Management and part-time MSc students may register to Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate complete the dissertation in Year Three, rather Certificate, see page 101 for details. You than completing in Year Two. can also study some of the individual Transport Policy and Politics module(s) from this Masters course as Statistics and Survey Methods for Transport (20 credits) a short course, see page 108 for details. (20 credits) This module introduces you to debates This module is designed to equip transport within transport policy and politics past, planners and managers with the basic concepts present and future. It draws on material from This course develops your ability to initiate used in statistics and social research, and different disciplines in placing a range of and implement critical analysis and advanced their application in the transport context using relevant controversies, ideas and issues research in transport policy, planning and relevant examples. You will analyse real-life within their theoretical, policy and political management. You will learn the techniques and transport datasets, using advanced Excel contexts. You will cover specific levels of methodologies you need to take decisions, or to techniques and specialist software, and learn decision making for different topics, and provide the necessary information for others to how to interpret and present your results. learn about non-governmental organisations, take policy decisions. including lobby groups, that influence transport Transport Economics policy making. The MSc course has been running successfully for (20 credits) many years, and is offered by the Department Through this module you will examine the of Planning and Transport. It will give you full application of relevant economic principles exemption from the examination requirements to the transport sector, including fundamental for Membership of the Chartered Institute of topics of transport economics and new Logistics and Transport (MCILT), and also forms frontiers in the field. Topics you will explore part of the pathway to the Transport Planning include travel demand, pricing and supply of Professional (TPP) qualification. transport, investment in transport, economic and environmental appraisal of transport, transport markets, and the wider economic impacts of transport.

98 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc 99 OPTION MODULES oriented development, perspectives on PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION If you take the Transport Planning and planning major transport infrastructure, and Management Postgraduate Certificate you Choose three from the following: scenario planning. The MSc course will give you full exemption take the modules Transport Policy and Politics; from the examination requirements for Transport Economics; and one other 20-credit Airline Planning and Management Public Passenger Transport Membership of the Chartered Institute of module from the MSc course listed above. The (20 credits) (20 credits) Logistics and Transport (MCILT), and also forms Postgraduate Certificate usually takes one year In this module you will examine the This module will give you an understanding part of the pathway to the Transport Planning to complete part-time. international regulatory framework for air of contemporary issues concerning planning Professional (TPP) qualification. transport and the impact of deregulation. You and operation of public passenger transport Entry requirements are as per Transport will evaluate economic principles in terms of systems, primarily in the urban context and with Planning and Management MSc. costs and revenue structures. You will assess reference to rural and long-distance markets. ASSOCIATED CAREERS airline commercial strategies. You will investigate This is interpreted mainly in respect of rail and Transport graduates develop their careers aircraft operations in relation to both technical bus/coach, but also to demand-responsive and market requirements. in a wide range of transport organisations, RELATED COURSES systems, taxis, cycle hire schemes and the highlighting the breadth of the course content. • Air Transport Planning and Management MSc integration among the different public transport Key employers regularly come in to speak to Airport Planning and Management modes. You will analyse and critically compare • International Planning and Sustainable (20 credits) students about new opportunities in transport. different experiences from the UK, Europe and Many part-time students are recruited from Development MA This module examines the organisation, the rest of the World. • Logistics and Supply Chain Management MSc ownership and management of the airport organisations including local government • Urban and Regional Planning MA industry. It assesses airport economics and transport planning, transport consultancies, Traffic and Streets NGOs and transport operators. • Urban Design MA discusses the airport’s relationship with (20 credits) airlines. The non-aeronautical aspects of This module focuses on traffic and streets, an airport are also considered. Airport where traffic refers to a range of urban operations and service quality are examined transport modes. It covers movement and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS and the role of marketing is assessed. The place functions in urban contexts, including You should have at least a Second Class airport’s impact on the economy and the tensions within and between each. You will Honours degree in a relevant subject area, environment is explored, including analyse approaches to evaluating urban street and any relevant transport experience would an analysis of surface access strategies. environments, particularly focused on walking further enhance your application. Part-time and cycling. This incorporates comparisons students should normally be employed within Freight Transport and Logistics Services of methodological approaches used within a relevant sector of transport for the duration (20 credits) different streetscape contexts and within of the course. If your first language is not In this module you will examine the changing different countries. English, you will need an IELTS score of at least market for freight transport and logistics 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 services in a European and increasingly global Transport Field Trip in each component. context. You will evaluate economic principles (non-credit bearing module) in terms of costs and revenues, and assess the We aim to offer an optional field trip module changing demands for new services. You will where you will produce non-assessed OTHER TRANSPORT PLANNING investigate fleet operations and warehouse collaborative work, usually undertaken in a AND MANAGEMENT COURSES management in relation to technology and European city or metropolitan area over three market requirements, and you will also explore to six days. This option is offered to students We also offer a Transport Planning and strategic options for service providers. as an additional module not contributing to Management Postgraduate Diploma and their degree credits. As a non-credit bearing a Transport Planning and Management Land Use, Planning and Transport option this module attracts a non-standard Postgraduate Certificate. (20 credits) fee. Please note, dependent on resource, we The module focuses on the interaction cannot guarantee this module will be offered If you take the Transport Planning and between transport and land-use, including the every year. Management Postgraduate Diploma you take effect of land-use on travel patterns and the modules totalling at least 120 credits from the contribution of transport to development. Topics MSc course listed above, and this must include you will explore include changing planning all the core modules with the exception of the system impact on transport systems and their Dissertation. The Postgraduate Diploma usually sustainability, LUTI modelling and the role of takes one year to complete full-time and two forecasting in relation to transport planning, years to complete part-time. sustainable accessibility planning, transit

100 TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe TRANSPORT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT MSc 101 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT PRE-SESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ENGLISH COURSES

International students who have been offered a place to study a postgraduate course at Westminster, but who have not met the English language requirements, may also be offered a place on one of our pre-sessional courses.

If you are an international student who has met the English language requirements for your course, but would still like to study on one of our pre-sessional courses, you may also apply to the admissions officers responsible for your course.

To be admitted onto either the seven-week or 12-week course, you will need to meet minimum English language criteria; full details of entry requirements can be found on our website, at westminster.ac.uk/pre-sessional-english-courses

Once you have started your degree, Westminster Professional Language Centre can offer you modules to develop your Academic English proficiency in the context of your disciplinary studies.

Pre-sessional English Academic English modules Our pre-sessional English courses will help Our Academic English modules have been you develop the language, literacy, and designed to allow you to consolidate, extend study skills necessary for academic life on and develop your proficiency in Academic your postgraduate course. You will also English alongside your degree course. experience student life through our social Assessment of your level of proficiency in and welcome programmes. Academic English will take place during orientation week and learning week one Our aim is to provide you with a solid (exact dates and time-slots will be circulated foundation in the use of Academic English in early September or early January, depending orally and in writing before you start your on your course start date). This will determine degree course, and to give you the skills, whether you will benefit from taking one of knowledge and experience to make the most the modules. of your time at university. For more information visit westminster.ac.uk/academic-english

102 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT 103 RESEARCH IN ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment is actively involved in research, consultancy and knowledge transfer. Our work is commissioned by the EU, research councils, central and local government, government agencies, the private sector, and a variety of charitable bodies.

Research and consultancy is carried out by three major, university-approved research centres and several smaller research groups. The three research centres are: POLICY STUDIES INSTITUTE Our record in delivering high quality, policy- For over a decade, PSI has been a leading related research for a variety of clients has contributor to research on environmental and been recognised as being of international CENTRE FOR THE STUDY sustainability issues and it undertakes research significance. As a UN-Habitat Partner OF THE PRODUCTION OF THE contracts for a variety of funding bodies. University, Westminster is also building PSI’s mission is to inform a sustainable future international links with institutional partners BUILT ENVIRONMENT (ProBE) by producing and disseminating research in both developed and developing countries, The Faculty jointly runs (with Westminster outputs that are of value in policy, practice and focusing on sustainable cities research. Business School) the Centre for the Study academia. Sustainability is a factor that touches of the Production of the Built Environment all aspects of modern life and PSI’s work is For more information on our research and (ProBE). ProBE co-ordinates and instigates wide-ranging, addressing: energy, innovation, ongoing projects, visit westminster.ac.uk/ research into social processes and people, cities, climate change, water, resources, abe-research or contact Professor Nick Bailey, producing the structures and spaces that behaviour and practice, policy, economy, Faculty Research Director frame the urban and rural environment locally, justice, knowledge transfer, community action E: [email protected] nationally and globally. and public engagement, and communication. For more information, contact Professor Linda Clarke E: [email protected] For more information, contact Ben Shaw E: [email protected] CENTRE FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURES This Centre brings together researchers in several disciplines relating to urban planning, urban design, housing, cycling, freight and air transport, urban tourism and networked service provision. It has contributed to both theoretical and policy-related research of international significance in the recent REF 2014 evaluation and generates substantial income from industry, the public sector and charitable sources. Members regularly publish their work in academic journals and in books.

For more information, contact Professor Johan Woltjer E: [email protected]

104 RESEARCH westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe RESEARCH 105 Other research groups are: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MPhil/PhDS THE ARCHITECTURE You should normally hold at least an RESEARCH GROUP Upper Second Class Honours degree, and Our research is organised in four distinct preferably a Masters degree. An applicant sub-groups: Experimental Practice, Historical from outside the UK should also demonstrate and Cultural Studies, Technical Studies and evidence of appropriate English language Expanded Territories. proficiency, normally defined as 6.5 in IELTS (6.0 in every band). For further information, please contact Professor Lindsay Bremner E: [email protected] HOW TO APPLY The University of Westminster accepts PROPERTY AND We offer tutorial support and an active applications through the national, online UK research environment for those wishing to Postgraduate Application and Statistical Service CONSTRUCTION register for an MPhil/PhD in subjects relating (UKPASS) system. Once you have registered RESEARCH GROUP to our postgraduate courses and research you can apply free of charge. Our research interests include: construction interests. You will be able to take advantage Before submitting an application you need labour economics; economic theory applied of various academic events which will help to contact a prospective supervisor to discuss to the construction industry and property sector; facilitate your integration into the research your research ideas. Our research interests feasibility studies of construction projects; culture of the Faculty. Our library holds are listed on our website westminster.ac.uk/ international construction and property; policy specialist books and journals and you will also abe-research. Alternatively, candidates may aspects of construction and property; specialist be close to other specialist libraries in London, direct initial enquiries to Dr Tony Manzi contractors; and the role of trade associations such as the British Library. E: [email protected] and trade unions. Course structure for MPhil/PhDs For more information and to apply, visit For more information, contact You will usually first enrol as an MPhil/PhD westminster.ac.uk/research/graduate-school/ Dr Stephen Gruneberg student. You will then be required to pass a prospective-students E: [email protected] formal interview (with an independent assessor) about half way through your course of study before you can transfer to full PhD student status. If you are suitably qualified and we can offer supervision in your chosen area, you TOURISM AND EVENTS Thereafter the progress of all research students is formally monitored through annual reviews. will need to attend a formal interview; RESEARCH GROUP Only in exceptional situations (usually when an telephone interviews may be arranged if you are based abroad. The Centre’s distinct research focus is on applicant already has an MPhil degree) can tourism in cities and metropolitan areas. Our students register directly for PhD study. If you have any enquiries regarding interests include: air transport management; the admissions process you can contact business tourism; city image; conference and RESEARCH DEGREES Once admitted as a PhD student, you will our Research Office team on event tourism; tourism in national capitals and MPhil/PhDs have a supervisory team with a Director +44 (0)20 7911 5731 or email world tourism cities; social tourism; sports The Faculty of Architecture and the Built of Studies. We provide a research training [email protected] tourism; tourism and city development; and Environment provides a research degree programme which you will take alongside tourism policy. programme for suitably qualified candidates your own research activities. The PhD is carrying out projects that relate to the research assessed by the submission of a thesis and For more information, contact Dr Anne Graham interests of academic staff. Normally, you are a viva voce examination by a panel that E: [email protected] expected to study for a period of at least 33 includes an external examiner. months (or 45 months in the case of part- time enrolment), and to have completed your doctoral research within a maximum of four years (eight years if part-time). At any time, there are some 40 research students based in the Faculty.

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Length of course Usually 12 weeks*

Location Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Central London (Marylebone)

Course fees See westminster.ac.uk/abe-single-modules

We offer the opportunity to study a single stand- alone module from our postgraduate courses in Air Transport Planning and Management, Housing, International Planning, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Planning and Management, Urban and Regional Planning and Urban Design.

Taking a single module at Masters level is a step up from CPD but does not require the same level of commitment as a full degree. This may help you brush up on latest thinking or fill a specific gap in your knowledge. Individual modules have been identified that are suitable as stand-alone learning packages.

You can take just one module or several. These modules are credit bearing and can be used as flexible credit accumulation; studying several single modules may give you eligibility for a Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate. Please ENTRY REQUIREMENTS see the relevant Masters course pages for You will normally hold a first degree or details of the related Postgraduate Diplomas appropriate equivalent qualification awarded and Certificates. by a recognised institution. Applications from candidates with non-traditional academic You will study alongside students on one of the backgrounds are encouraged. Applicants from Masters courses. Typically, you will attend three such backgrounds would be expected to have hours a week over the 12-week semester, but significant work experience at the appropriate this can vary*. You will be expected to attend level. If your first language is not English, you all the sessions and undertake assessments – will need an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (or normally essays or projects. equivalent) with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component. For further information, or to apply for a module or modules, visit *Some modules from the Air Transport westminster.ac.uk/abe-single-modules Planning and Management MSc are taught in intensive blocks of five days’ duration.

108 POSTGRADUATE SINGLE MODULES westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe POSTGRADUATE SINGLE MODULES 109 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The University of Westminster has an extended portfolio of programmes for continuing professional development (CPD) and short courses in a number of architecture and built environment subject areas. To name a few:

• Our internationally recognised Air Transport courses cover topics such as air transport policy and planning, finance and strategy, capacity management, operations management, market research and market planning, These courses are suitable for various levels of expertise, from new staff in the air transport industry, government or regulatory bodies or aviation consultancies, to the more experienced airport and aviation directors, managers, executives and analysts.

• The Introduction to Planning course is designed for non-planners who wish to learn the skills and knowledge needed for spatial planning and development management.

• The Business Information Management for Architects short course provides a real world introduction to project BIM management and coordination in the context of daily architectural tasks. • The Planning and Managing Corporate • The qualification exam preparation courses Events Course for professionals who are such as The Architect Registration Board involved in planning, organising and (ARB) Prescribed Examination Course are managing strategic events on behalf of developed for those aiming to register as an their employer. architect in the UK.

• The RICS Assessment of Professional The Faculty of Architecture and the Built Competence (APC) Preparation courses, Environment’s professional development and for Property and Construction employees consultancy service is also able to arrange working towards becoming Property delivery of bespoke short courses, tailored Surveyors. specifically to your organisational learning and development needs which can be delivered on For more information visit westminster.ac.uk/ • The Landscape Institute Pathway to our site or yours. courses/professional-and-short Chartership Preparation course, for anyone who is working towards becoming a For more information visit westminster.ac.uk/ Chartered Landscape Professional. courses/professional-and-short

110 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ? 111 From our prime locations across three large professional life. We aim to help you develop During your time at Westminster you will have ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY campuses in London’s West End, we are both the knowledge and the life skills you access to our comprehensive online vacancy OF WESTMINSTER well connected to the UK’s major centres of will need to succeed in an increasingly service, where you will find internal and business, law, science and architecture. Our international workplace. external career opportunities. Our students are invited to a series of careers events For more than 175 years the University fourth campus in Harrow is a hub for the study Careers and employability throughout the year, which will provide you of Westminster has been a vibrant and of media, arts and design, with its own on-site Whilst studying a postgraduate degree at with access to a wide variety of employment creative place for learning, where students student village. the University of Westminster, you will not and networking opportunities to boost your have enjoyed a dynamic professional and only acquire an in-depth knowledge and professional prospects. educational environment, graduating with The Faculty of Architecture and the Built understanding of the subject you have chosen, the skills they need to succeed in their Environment is based at our Marylebone you will also develop beneficial transferable Postgraduate students can also benefit from chosen career. Campus, where a recent £20m redevelopment has created a fresh, exciting and engaging skills related, for example, to research and Westminster’s mentoring scheme. Mentoring analysis, communication, organising and is a long-term relationship that meets a As an international centre for learning and student environment with cutting-edge facilities prioritising, and logical and critical thinking. developmental need, and your mentor will research, we are committed to continuing and enhanced services. facilitate your personal and professional those traditions. We pride ourselves on our Our dedicated Career Development Centre growth by sharing knowledge and insights, record of excellence in research that makes The University of Westminster has more works with an ever-expanding network of over to help you to succeed. a difference – to academia, to the professions, than 950 full-time teaching staff supported by 3,000 employers, to provide students with to business, to industry. Westminster has led a large number of visiting subject specialists, exceptional careers support and guidance. the way – nationally and internationally – in delivering high-quality learning and research. research in architecture, art, and media Our libraries provide access to more than and communications,politics, allied health 380,000 titles, 30,000 e-journals, 20,000 and biomedical sciences. The Research e-books and 230 databases; the libraries at all Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 confirmed four of our campuses are open 24 hours a day, our world leading positions in Art and seven days a week, during the majority of design and Media and communications and term time. internationally excellent (3*) performances in English, Architecture and built environment Based in the heart of one of the world’s and Allied health; all five units having more greatest cities, our close links with industry than 65 per cent of research activity assessed and professional organisations in London, as 4* and 3*. Additionally, Psychology and across the UK and all over the world enable neuroscience, Politics, Area studies, and Law us to attract the highest quality guest speakers were acknowledged for their excellence, with and lecturers, and provide you with extensive the majority of their research being of 3* or networking opportunities and introductions to above. many of the world’s leading companies. More than 50 separate professional bodies offer Our Graduate School, launched in 2012/13, accreditation, approval or recognition of our is a dynamic ‘hub’ and cross-university focus courses, or membership for our graduates. for all staff and doctoral researchers engaged in research activity. The School supports the Our extensive network of tutors, administrators, personal and professional development of counsellors, health service professionals, doctoral and early career researchers through financial consultants and faith advisers is a range of activities, including seminars there to support you in every aspect of your and networking events to facilitate sharing life at Westminster. of best practice. Studying for a postgraduate degree is Each year a diverse mix of students of many a challenging but extremely rewarding backgrounds and abilities join the Westminster experience. You will develop specialist family. We have more than 20,000 students knowledge, hone your professional skills, from over 150 nations (a quarter of whom and enhance your career prospects. To help are postgraduates) studying with us. We also you achieve your aims, we offer a mature have extensive connections with universities study environment, dedicated postgraduate and industries throughout the world benefitting facilities and a broad range of courses that our students. respond to and anticipate developments in

112 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER 113 London campuses are within easy reach of many LIVING AND STUDYING famous landmarks and institutions including the IN LONDON Houses of Parliament, the BBC, the London Stock Exchange and the British Museum. Culture and entertainment If your passion is for fashion and shopping London is home to more than 250 art and rather than traditional culture, London is home London is one of the world’s most exciting Alternatively, if you choose to study in Harrow, design galleries, such as the Tate Modern, Tate to designers such as Vivienne Westwood, cities. From business and finance to fashion, you can combine the advantage of a residential Britain and National Gallery, over 600 cinema Stella McCartney and Burberry. Oxford Street, art, music, cinema and sport, London is where green site with easy accessibility to all that screens – including Westminster’s very own the top spot for high street fashion is on the things tend to happen first. And as one of the London has to offer. Regent Street Cinema and 200-plus theatres. doorstep of our Regent campus, and the city city’s 400,000 students, much of what happens The city also boasts a particularly vibrant music is famous for its markets including Portobello in the capital is within your reach. The University is also ideally located to network scene, ranging from rock, dance and pop, to Road, Camden and Spitalfields. with the city’s business leaders and employers, world and classical music, a level of variety Importantly, making the most of London doesn’t so we can offer great placements and work matched by London’s exciting nightlife. And Football, rugby, cricket and tennis are among have to be expensive. With substantial student opportunities for our students through contacts there is no shortage of places for socialising and the sports that feature high on London’s leisure discounts and many of the city’s attractions with our Careers Development Centre. Career dining out – with world cuisines represented at scene, at legendary venues such as Wembley, being free, you’ll always find ways to make opportunities in the capital are exceptional, prices to suit everyone you can eat out for as Twickenham, Lords and Wimbledon. But if you your money go further. Despite the size of with more than one million private sector little as £5. prefer your leisure activities to be more relaxed, the city, travel is usually straightforward with businesses and public sector organisations London is a city of more than 140 parks; good underground, bus (including night buses) operating within 20 miles of the University of 39 per cent of the city is green space. and train networks, and student discounts Westminster. And with the British Library, the are available on Transport for London (TfL) University of London Library and the archives If you are wondering what it would be like to travelcards. London is well connected by rail and of many institutions and professional bodies study in London, visit thestudentroom.co.uk/ road to the rest of the UK and Europe, and there all close at hand, there is a huge variety of London to get first-hand information about are global air links through the city’s five major reference books and information to help you all the opportunities London students can airports. The University of Westminster’s central with your studies. benefit from.

114 LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe LIVING AND STUDYING IN LONDON 115 English language support during your studies AN INTERNATIONAL The Westminster Professional Language EXPERIENCE Centre provides in-sessional Academic English courses during your studies with us. The modules have been designed to allow With one of the UK’s largest international you to consolidate, extend and develop student populations, the University of your proficiency in Academic English at Westminster has plenty of experience in giving postgraduate or doctoral level. For more you the help and support you need to make information visit westminster.ac.uk/efl the most of your time with us. Before you arrive, you will receive a full information pack with Pre-sessional English details of your enrolment, healthcare and other Our pre-sessional English courses will help you information. We also provide a ‘meet and to develop the language and study skills you greet’ service for students landing at Heathrow need to join a full-time postgraduate degree Airport on specific days in September. at Westminster. The courses are designed for Our team will meet you at the airport, and students with an IELTS score of 0.5 or 1.0 IELTS arrange transport for you to travel with other points below the required level for your chosen international students to your halls of residence postgraduate programme. We run 12-week and or private accommodation. seven-week pre-sessional courses for academic courses; successful completion allows you to Once you are here, we can give you progress to your Masters course starting in comprehensive help and assistance including September and January. You can find more a whole range of services and activities to information online at westminster.ac.uk/ help you settle in. The International Students’ pre-sessional-english-courses Welcome Programme gives you the chance to meet fellow new students and Westminster Postgraduate Semester Study Abroad staff, find your way around the University Programme and London, learn about our facilities and If you are a current postgraduate studying a services, and meet current international masters at an overseas institution you can join students. For more information visit our Semester Postgraduate Study Abroad and westminster.ac.uk/international choose to study from a range of modules or combine study with an internship. You can Meet us in your country transfer these credits to your home degree and University staff frequently travel overseas embed an international experience in your to meet and advise potential students at graduate programme of studies to enhance exhibitions, partner institutions, alumni your global learning and future employability. receptions and other events. We also work with representatives around the world who can For more information on all the opportunities help you with your application to Westminster. open to you visit westminster.ac.uk/PG-SA Visit westminster.ac.uk/international to see our calendar of visits and the overseas representatives we work with.

Student visas If you are a non-EU EEA passport holder you will need to check your visa requirements for study in the UK, by visiting gov.uk/visas-immigration

University of Westminster ranked among top 100 most international universities in the world (THE, 2016)

116 AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE 117 Any specific entry requirements for a course STUDYING AT are given in the course description on the WESTMINSTER course page. Gaining credit for what you have learned Your previous study or experience, whether HOW TO APPLY AND through paid work or in a voluntary capacity, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS may mean you can gain exemption from Taught Masters some modules. The University of Westminster accepts applications through the online system UCAS Accreditation of Prior Certificated learning Postgraduate. For more information visit (APCL) can be gained based on previous study ukpass.ac.uk. Once you have registered you that has led to a formal certificated qualification can apply free of charge. There is no official and this may include work based experience deadline for postgraduate applications, but (CPD). The Accreditation of Prior Experiential we strongly recommend you apply early (by Learning (APEL) recognises knowledge or skills the beginning of April for September start and acquired through life or work experience, the beginning of October for January start), which have not been formally recognised by an especially if you are interested in applying for academic or professional certification. a scholarship since you will need to submit a separate application and to send it by post You can make a claim if you think you may be for consideration. eligible by visiting: westminster.ac.uk/apcl

If you require additional guidance, you can The process is rigorous and credits will only be contact our Course Enquiries Team, awarded for learning that is current and that T: +44 (0)20 7915 5511, related to the aims and content of the course for E: [email protected] which you are applying. COURSE STRUCTURE Modular scheme International students can get advice and Notes for applicants Our Masters degree courses are modular study schemes based on a system of accumulating support with applications from one of our While courses are offered as described at credits, and offer the most flexibility and choice partners around the world; to find out more, visit the time of going to press, some revisions are MASTER OF ARTS OR in your course programme. You can transfer westminster.ac.uk/international/countries/visits made, mainly to ensure our courses are kept SCIENCE (MA OR MSC) credits you have gained to other courses or up-to-date. We will only cancel a course if Full-time study Entry requirements institutions, and every course combines core it is unavoidable. Should any major change Courses last for one calendar year (48 weeks). Most courses have the following minimum and option modules which, as you complete be necessary, applicants will be notified at You will probably attend the University for standard entry requirements: them, bring you closer to gaining your the earliest point. There is no guarantee that seminars or lectures at least two days a week • higher degree. a good Honours degree from a recognised courses that are undergoing validation will during the teaching year (31 weeks). The university, or qualification or experience be approved. delivery and assessment of taught modules will deemed to be equivalent, and Intensive block study normally be carried out between September and Some Masters courses are offered in short, • English language competency judged Research degrees June, but it’s likely that you will need to study intensive, block study periods of one to four sufficient to undertake advanced level study. Separate application and admissions over the summer months for your independent weeks. They are full-time and may include Please visit the individual course pages or procedures apply for MPhil/PhD research research – usually a project or dissertation. weekend and weekday study; they are often westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree- degrees. See page 107 for details. followed by 12 weeks of personal study study/english-language-requirements for Part-time study using an Independent Learning Package (ILP) further details. For applicants requiring a Tier There are part-time routes in most subjects, approach. Single postgraduate modules can 4 Visa, we can only accept an approved which offer daytime or evening study or, in sometimes be studied in this way. IELTS (except in exceptional circumstances). some cases, a mixture of both. Achieving a postgraduate qualification part-time normally MPhil/PhD courses If your degree (or equivalent qualification) is takes at least two years, attending two sessions See the research section on page 107. from outside the UK please look at westminster. each week of the academic year, with a further ac.uk/international for information on our six to 12 hours each week of personal study. requirements from your country. Some employers will enable you to study by day release from work.

118 STUDYING AT WESTMINSTER westminster.ac.uk/abe westminster.ac.uk/abe COURSE STRUCTURE 119 ACCOMMODATION, FEES, FUNDING From September 2016, Student Finance be taught or research-based. At the University AND SCHOLARSHIPS England (SFE) are introducing a loan of up to of Westminster, eligible courses include MA, FEES AND FUNDING £10,000 for students starting a postgraduate MSc, LLM, MBA, MRes and MPhil. RIBA Part Studying at university is a long-term investment masters course starting in September 2016 or 2 architecture and integrated Masters do not in your future, and one which can make a later. The loan can be used to pay tuition fees qualify. The loan is available for full-time and significant difference to career prospects and or help meet your maintenance or study costs. part-time study. ACCOMMODATION your earning power. But to be able to make Your course must be at postgraduate masters After choosing your course, one of your biggest the most of your time at Westminster, it’s also level and you must meet the eligibility rules For further information, please visit westminster. decisions will be where to live, and we aim to important to work out how you will pay your that relate to residence, settled status, previous ac.uk/pg-student-funding make that choice as easy as possible. Whether fees, accommodation and day-to-day expenses study and qualifications. Eligible courses can you decide to live in our halls of residence or while you are here. in private housing, we can help you to find the right accommodation. For more information Fees increase each year, normally in line visit westminster.ac.uk/housing with the rate of inflation. To find out the latest fee levels for your particular course, Halls of Residence visit the course page on our website at Architecture and Built Environment full-time westminster.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate postgraduate students can apply to live at Urbanest Hoxton, Urbanest Tower Bridge, or The University of Westminster has one of the Wigram House in Victoria, our three exclusively most generous scholarship schemes of any postgraduate halls in the centre of London. The British university, and we are able to offer a majority of rooms is these halls are single study wide range of scholarships for UK, EU and bedrooms with shared kitchens. international postgraduates, and for those studying on either full-time or part-time routes. All of our halls are a short distance away from You can find our latest scholarship funding the teaching sites and give students a great opportunities online, at westminster.ac.uk/ base to study and to explore London. Rents scholarships; please check the site regularly vary from £237 – £279 per week depending for updates. on the room type, and the price includes bills. Applications can be made following Once you have been offered a place the instructions on our website. (conditional or unconditional) on a postgraduate course you can apply for a scholarship. Private accommodation Scholarships are competitive and have strict If you prefer a more independent lifestyle, deadlines. Details of the application process, we can help you to find your ideal student and deadlines for full-time UK, EU and home. There is a huge supply of rented housing international students, can be found by in London at a wide range of prices. Rents visiting westminster.ac.uk/scholarships depend on where you live but, as an example, the majority of students studying in central If you would like to apply for a scholarship London commute from travel zones 2 or 3 on a PhD course, you can find information at (just outside the central area), where you can westminster.ac.uk/graduate-school expect to pay from £180 – £250 per week for a room in a shared flat or house. We can offer all students comprehensive advice on finding suitable private accommodation, and a good starting point is to attend one of our housing meetings in August and September. Here you can get a range of housing information and tips on successful flat hunting, as well as meeting other students to form groups to flat hunt together.

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L L E C C O R High Commission F TRS R R E E A T Y S T S O H E I R E V E L E L I C T of the Maldives E L R T T AL N D E T E E E T D S T E T R T E A R Marylebone High Street and just five minutes E E TR RE S Royal Institute RE S Heal’s EW E E T T N D T M I RE E S E R H T D T O N E S T R E E RE T N E T ONS of British T E R E E V T S F H AM S T D I PS T R RE AL T I N G U P CL S NO T T Embassy L Architects C H A S T away is one of London’s finest green spaces, T B E W L A N D E E T University of University of O Y R A E R S T H ST of China A T TT A L L K E Westminster E E T R L I W MR I SPO EL E NH E R E Westminster Goodge R TR O T T E CH C KE T E S BI N E TON Regent’s Park. 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B A K A R S E N C W S L House T R E T E E R N A O H A S T P E N E R T I H E N A T R O D M A R E T R E L Rathbone D R R E T T T T E STR E E L E E P I E R Charlotte E T T Hotel G T W EBLC K L T Y University of C S A G R R R H W E L L S Street P C E E A R T S H F M T H B L A Westminster E I St. Marylebone I T T T A Harrow Campus T E R Hotel T In north west London, is just 20 N O N British Dental Queen’s O C L S T O N EE High Commission of P O M E R C of E School E D T R W E E Association College E B S S the Republic of Namibia R TL S S T R E E S Embassy E M E CY T RE T T T T R R B LA N D R A minutes by Tube from central London, and close FOR R D S T 3 N PE of Algeria N R E E A E E T E T E T E Baker T All Souls N E University of E B S T R EE 2 R T T T D E S Portuguese S T RD Church R S Westminster R St. James’ S N E to Harrow town centre. Here you will find major T R Street T Consulate T BLANDFO E L E E E LITTLE TITCHFIELD S R E E 1 Church STR A St. George’s R T C N E 309 Regent Street N N E G S Marylebone N A H H Hotel M Durrants T W E L L S S T R E T E T UEE A A TR E Q E retail stores, a civic centre, an arts centre and T S Hotel N M T 4 E E Hotel O R G E E E W G OL U CE R G E D O S T R ST P S S R D E R Family W O L M D F HT T I N 2 S H R E A A O TSR E BL P M Proceedings L A R E 4/12 Little Titchfield Street A a multiplex cinema. Nearby Harrow-on-the-Hill L The Langham, C A T S G SN I Y Davies E R R L Court S S R E London M E E Y A S T E E Sanderson Laing & Dick E Great T S T H Sameday W H E EE S T R R W is a historic village offering a richly contrasting ST W S Hotel B P T P AL C E T RE College Doctor I O 3 ORG L A C ER I G G E M P Titchfield N 16 Little Titchfield Street M O RE E E E T C E All Saints ST W BELC K A E T O R R E T S T P atmosphere. 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