Distance learning at Northumbria

No problem.Yea, a background in construction definitely helps. I would imagine the course would be difficult without it and I'm not sure of your chances of getting accepted in the course if you don't have an undergraduate degree in the field. It might be best to contact the university first to check this.

If you want to message me your email address, Ill send you some documents to get a feel for it.

In relation to the dissertation, it's left up to the student to decide what to study. Most people seem to study some aspect of surveying/building that they have experience with in work. The dissertation has to include some amount of empirical research which means you have to find a case study on the subject and/or conduct surveys/questionnaires/interview/etc. Obviously, working in the industry would be a great help here in terms of getting access to case studies, industry contacts, etc.

There's no real expense involved in additional reading materials. A lot of what you need is available on the Universities online library for free. If there isnt a soft copy available, they will post you out the books free of charge. They also do inter-library loans if they dont have a particular book.The library service there is very good.

Hi Postgrad16,

Everything you have written has been really informative. I guess you have finished now? How did it go?

I also don't have a background in construction. I have been looking at both the Quantity Surveying and Building Surveying distance learning course at Northumbria, but leaning towards the BS.

I have not managed to find part time work at a surveyors yet, but I think that would make it easier to complete the assignments set with an insight. Do you think it would be difficult completing this Masters without working in the field at the same time? Also, I have noticed one of the assignments is 'Coursework two, a report to critically evaluate the construction environmental impacts of your workplace and make recommendations on mitigation'. Is this a problem if you are not working? Can you just choose any workplace?

I am just worried about studying distance learning and not receiving enough support from tutors etc. I know someone who studied a degree distance learning and felt like they were left alone and when they queried what was required from assignments, it took ages for replies and when they came they were not that helpful (this degree wasn't at Northumbria!)

Hi I am thinking of applying for the DL MSC building surveying in sept 2020. I can see form above that you had a few issues with the course, are you able to elaborate on the issues you had. Did u finish in the end? what do u feel about the course looking back on it?

Hi, Thanks for your information, I believe this msg you have posted 5 years back, now you might completed the course,Can you provide the details / your suggestion about this university.Im planning to apply Msc QS distance learning in Northumbria / UCEM, I have 10 years of Construction QS Exp but still i need to complete master degree.10 hrs working in office after Study / family. The fees structure for Northumbria 7100 pound whereas CEM 9400 Pound. I come from Non English speaking country. If you suggest which university suitable for MSc Quantity Surveying Course. Thanks to allkarthik

Hi, Thanks for your information, I believe this msg you have posted 5 years back, now you might completed the course,Can you provide the details / your suggestion about this university.Im planning to apply Msc QS distance learning in Northumbria / UCEM, I have 10 years of Construction QS Exp but still i need to complete master degree.10 hrs working in office after Study / family. The fees structure for Northumbria 7100 pound whereas CEM 9400 Pound. I come from Non English speaking country. If you suggest which university suitable for MSc Quantity Surveying Course. Thanks to allkarthik

I completed the distance learning MSc Building Surveying course at Northumbria a few years ago. It was challenging at times but I am glad I did it. I felt that the support from the university could have been a little better, you can feel very isolated when learning remotely, especially when doing the final year dissertation.

My course required maybe 10 hrs per week of study to keep on top of things. Each module usually ended with a large written assignment. Most of them were ok but some were challenging. The university does give good access to online libraries so they provide lots of info. They can also send out books to you on loan if you wish. The modules usually consist of a number of lecture videos/presentations from the lecturers and are supported by reading material.

I found the most challenging aspect to be the final dissertation. I left it too late and had a huge rush in trying to compete it but I got there in the end

I picked Northumbria over UCEM because I felt that it might be better recognised as it is a bigger Uni, not sure which one is better in reality. You should make sure that the QS course is stil recognised by RICS before applying.

Overall, I am delighted to have competed it and got my MSc. It’s a challenge for sure but definitely worth it if you have the time. I’m not sure if I’d be able to do it again!

Hi,

Your information is very helpful to me. Would you mind to share more about the job market and the career prospects of BS in UK? Is it difficult to find a job as a new graduate? Thank you.

Hi,

Your information is very helpful to me. Would you mind to share more about the job market and the career prospects of BS in UK? Is it difficult to find a job as a new graduate? Thank you.