Each weekly 4-hour PEA session is designed as an integrated block that combines academic support, applied learning and reflective development. A typical session may include:

• Knowledge input (approximately 1 hour): introduction to a specific academic or professional skill area;
• Applied workshop/lab (approximately 2 hours): guided practice linked to current module content, assessments or project-based case material;
• Coaching and reflection (approximately 1 hour): group reflection, peer discussion, action planning, or targeted support.

In this module, you will explore a range of topics that are essential for your professional development as you begin your career in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. The module introduces you to some of the important roles carried out by professionals in order to create the built environment.  You will learn about the typical professional activities, professional code of conduct and explain how these integrate with all stakeholders, processes, and practices in the built environment industry. You will research and discuss the structure of the industry, understanding the construction market and observing the importance of the construction industry to the UK and global economy.

This module introduces you to the fundamental principles of construction technology and materials, focusing on their application in low-rise domestic buildings. It covers the mechanical and physical properties of materials, material selection for sustainability, and construction technology from foundations, walls, roofs and floors, together with building services.

This module has three distinct component parts: land surveying, drawings, and measurement. Through hands-on experience with professional surveying equipment and real-world fieldwork applications, you will develop industry-relevant competencies required in construction management, civil engineering, and building surveying roles.

This is the first in a series of Design Projects that continue in each year of the programme. The module integrates the skills and knowledge acquired on the programme to date. To provide a rich learning experience that serves to develop professional construction skills, the project modules will link directly to local employers, who will offer live or theoretical project briefs, and to whom the students will present their work, receiving both feedback upon their work and their professional development.

In this module, you will explore three key themes: procurement, contract administration, and professional development. You will learn how procurement plays a vital role in securing goods and services to meet client requirements in construction projects. Through case studies and industry examples, you will analyse contract administration principles that define the roles and responsibilities of project stakeholders. You will develop problem-solving skills by evaluating procurement strategies and applying contract management techniques.

The module builds upon the knowledge and understanding developed from the level 4 Construction Science, Technology and Materials 1 with a focus on the technology of high-rise frame construction and new methods of construction. You will develop a deeper understanding of contemporary construction technology principles in complex buildings including basements, their future adaptation and refurbishment options.

This module covers how construction organisation carries out estimating and costing, tendering and financial accounting and control along with human resource management practices.

You will be introduced to pre-contract quantification of construction work and the skills required for the preparation of Bills and Quantities. Furthermore, you will be introduced to computerised techniques for computerised BQ production methods based upon the group method of take−off and the use of standard libraries of item descriptions. This will include the interpretation of graphical and textual project information; mensuration techniques and conventional methods of booking and preparing dimensions.

In this module you will apply the knowledge and skills acquired at Level 4 and during Level 5 to a multi-faceted design problem of a building or part of one, develop holistic design thinking, further embed approaches to design that are sustainable and carbon neutral, in particular novel materials, timber and reused or recycled steel and carbon accounting for construction, and to continue with self-reflection and collaborative practices.. Where appropriate, you will work with other students in groups and consult with professionals to gain input and feedback for your project.

This module will develop knowledge and understanding of how sustainable and emerging technologies are transforming the design, production and management processes of buildings to ensure that these buildings are energy efficient, resilient to climate change and contributing to UN sustainable development goals. You will explore and evaluate options for sustainable design and production technologies and management for future buildings.

In this module, you will explore fundamental theories and concepts of project management in construction. Construction projects are complex and provide challenges in managing resources mainly people, plant and materials, specialist subcontractors effectively. You are introduced to contemporary principles and concepts in project management and the processes, tools and methodologies that are utilised to complete the construction projects successfully are explored.

This module provides students with the opportunity to independently investigate a selected topic of interest in a built environment related issue.. Students will need to take responsibility for managing their time, identifying objectives and following a systematic approach to explore, and possibly solve, a problem, or generate a design. It includes the production of a report of the investigative project.