Property, Housing and Planning FdSc

This full-time programme, validated by Ulster University, is designed for students who are interested in a career in the fields of town planning, property investment, development or housing management and who require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects or progression to an undergraduate qualification in this area of study.

This course is also suitable for students who want a change in career.  Successful completion of the course will enable students to enhance their employment prospects and/or to progress to higher academic study.  A key feature of this course is a work-based learning placement within the student’s chosen sector.  In the past students have secured placements in Planning Departments of Local Councils, Housing Associations, Private Planning Consultancies and Residential/Commercial Estate Agents. Note students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.

Key areas of study:


• Planning Policy and Practice



• Land and Property Measurement



• Domestic Construction Technology



• Construction Economics and Introduction to Validation



• Sustainable Development



• Design principles



• Housing Studies



• Property Law and Governance



• Valuation Principles



• Work-based Learning



Belfast Met offers a wide range of courses for school leavers after A Levels or BTECs (Level 3) within the Curriculum Area of Construction & Built Environment that includes:

Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology U196
Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying U195
Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering U197