MSc

Facilities Management

Modules, teaching and learning

Distance learning

We understand that full-time study does not suit everyone. That’s why we offer courses which give you the opportunity to decide where, when and how you can get involved in learning. Studying a distance learning course offers the convenience and flexibility to make education work for you. Whether you’d like to fit your studies around childcare, develop your skills while working or, quite simply, want to learn from the comfort of your own home, we can help you gain a qualification at a time and pace that suits your lifestyle.

Like our students on campus, you’ll have the same excellent teaching and learning resources, however you’ll find these online instead of a lecture theatre. Not only are all the modules taught online, but you’ll also have access to an online community and more than 140,000 books and journals in our online library.

Technical requirements for distance learning study are detailed in the full guide. Visit our distance learning website for more information.

Overall workload

Each module on our distance learning courses is individually designed to maximise your learning so study requirements will vary. As a general guideline, you’ll need to allocate around 10 hours per week to complete each module, plus a further five hours for additional reading and assignments. However, this may vary depending on the module. Teaching and learning will be delivered using a range of interactive resources. This typically includes audio and video content, group discussions, reflective exercises, quizzes, online reading and much more. All these resources are delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment and can be accessed at a time and place that suits you.

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how physical assets and properties are managed to support core business operations. This module equips you with broad knowledge of property and asset management, including how strategic business planning relates to acquisition, user needs, cost-quality balance, and overall organisational performance. You'll explore the full property lifecycle – from valuation techniques and performance monitoring to risk management, financial considerations, and disposal strategies.
Prepare for the presentation of academic, independent and professional research. This module enables you to identify issues in the design and presentation of research and select appropriate qualitative or quantitative research strategies for resolution. Additionally, you'll be equipped to evaluate research papers and review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methodologies implemented.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the scope of facilities operations management within an organisation, as well as its contribution to core business.
Evaluates the role of facilities in support of core business operations and develop provision by developing an awareness of the range of options and processes appropriate to their effective procurement.
Examines the role of a project manager in the co-ordination of assorted inputs of professional skills necessitated by the design and production of complex projects to satisfy client objectives.
Explore the commercial and financial management practices that support the identification, development, and control of business opportunities within the construction industry. You'll examine key concepts such as budgetary cycles and control mechanisms to gain a deeper understanding of how financial performance drives organisational success. Additionally, the module considers the influence of external factors on financial and investment planning in the built environment sector. By the end, you'll be equipped to critically assess financial performance and apply strategic interventions to maximise organisational outcomes.
Buildings have a great impact on the environment. Students learn about controlling the internal and external building environmental effects; and strategies for the efficient use buildings.
This module gives you the opportunity to carry out a self-directed, in-depth research or design project in an area that aligns with your professional interests or ambitions. You'll develop a detailed project proposal, apply critical research methods, and produce a final output that demonstrates advanced knowledge and academic or industry relevance. Throughout the process, you'll reflect on professional standards and demonstrate an understanding of key issues such as ethics, confidentiality, sustainability, and social responsibility in architectural practice.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how physical assets and properties are managed to support core business operations. This module equips you with broad knowledge of property and asset management, including how strategic business planning relates to acquisition, user needs, cost-quality balance, and overall organisational performance. You'll explore the full property lifecycle – from valuation techniques and performance monitoring to risk management, financial considerations, and disposal strategies.
Prepare for the presentation of academic, independent and professional research. This module enables you to identify issues in the design and presentation of research and select appropriate qualitative or quantitative research strategies for resolution. Additionally, you'll be equipped to evaluate research papers and review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methodologies implemented.
You will develop an in-depth understanding of the scope of facilities operations management within an organisation, as well as its contribution to core business.
Evaluates the role of facilities in support of core business operations and develop provision by developing an awareness of the range of options and processes appropriate to their effective procurement.
Examines the role of a project manager in the co-ordination of assorted inputs of professional skills necessitated by the design and production of complex projects to satisfy client objectives.
Explore the commercial and financial management practices that support the identification, development, and control of business opportunities within the construction industry. You'll examine key concepts such as budgetary cycles and control mechanisms to gain a deeper understanding of how financial performance drives organisational success. Additionally, the module considers the influence of external factors on financial and investment planning in the built environment sector. By the end, you'll be equipped to critically assess financial performance and apply strategic interventions to maximise organisational outcomes.
Buildings have a great impact on the environment. Students learn about controlling the internal and external building environmental effects; and strategies for the efficient use buildings.
This module gives you the opportunity to carry out a self-directed, in-depth research or design project in an area that aligns with your professional interests or ambitions. You'll develop a detailed project proposal, apply critical research methods, and produce a final output that demonstrates advanced knowledge and academic or industry relevance. Throughout the process, you'll reflect on professional standards and demonstrate an understanding of key issues such as ethics, confidentiality, sustainability, and social responsibility in architectural practice.
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