Program Overview

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies is a three-year full-time undergraduate degree program that provides students with a comprehensive education in the built environment field. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to pursue a career in architecture, construction, and related fields.

Program Overview

The program covers a range of study units relevant to the professional disciplines of architecture, structural or civil engineering, spatial planning, management, environmental performance, and materials and construction technology. The course introduces a wide range of disciplines, allowing students to tailor their studies to their specific aptitudes and career ambitions.

Program Structure

The program is structured into three years, with each year comprising two semesters. The first year focuses on foundational studies, including history and theory, design workshops, and introductory courses in construction, mathematics, and building physics. The second year builds on the first year, with students taking compulsory and elective units in areas such as materials, structural design, and project management. The third year focuses on advanced studies, including design workshops, elective units, and a final project.

Compulsory Units

• Year 1:
  • AUD1201: History and Theory Studies 1
  • BEN1101: Design Workshop 1
  • CNM1401: Introduction to Forms of Construction
  • CNM1421: Materials and the Environment
  • CVE1611: Introduction to Structure Systems
  • CVE1631: Mathematics for Architects and Engineers
  • EVD1503: Introduction to Building Physics
  • SPI1711: Landscape and Human Impact
  • SPI1721: Introduction to Sustainable Development
• Year 2:
  • AUD2211: Studies in Maltese Architecture
  • BEN2101: Design Workshop 3
  • CNM2421: Materials for Construction 1
  • CNM2801: Introduction to Project Management
  • CVE2611: Structural Design 1
  • CVE2621: Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering
  • EVD2504: Building Services
• Year 3:
  • BEN3101: Design Workshop
  • BEN3102: Design Workshop
  • BEN3105: Design Workshop

Elective Units

Students are required to choose elective units to the value of 24 ECTS credits in Year 2 and 16 ECTS credits in Year 3. The elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations, and time-table constraints.

Admission Requirements

• General Entry Requirements: Refer to the list of country-specific qualifications.
• Special Course Requirements:
  • The Diploma in Design Foundation Studies
  • Two Advanced Level passes at Grade C or better in Physics and either Applied Mathematics (Mechanics) or Pure Mathematics
  • An Intermediate Level pass in one of the following subjects: Applied Mathematics (Mechanics), Art, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Drawing and Graphical Communication, English, History, Information Technology, Philosophy, Pure Mathematics, Sociology

Tuition Fees

• Non-EU Applicants: Eur 10,800 per academic year

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies can pursue careers as architectural technologists, building surveyors, construction managers, and real estate professionals. They can also further their studies and specialize to become architects or pursue academic professions.

Program Outcomes

Upon successfully completing the course, students will be able to:

• Identify the environmental needs that a construction project requires
• Possess a vast array of knowledge on different building examples and design strategies
• Demonstrate an understanding of the theory and technique related to environmental design
• Apply theoretical knowledge to projects and building designs both locally and abroad
• Understand the contingent relationship between people, buildings, culture, and habitat
• Carry out research and write proficiently about an area related to the subject

Governance

This program of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2019, and by the Bye-Laws for the award of the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Built Environment Studies under the auspices of the Faculty for the Built Environment.