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Importance of choosing a non-local top-up with QF Level 5
- Employment
- Degree qualifications pitched at QF Level 5 are formally recognised by the HKSAR Government for employment purposes within the Civil Service for graduate posts.
- Further Studies
- Having been recognised at QF Level 5, this top-up degree programme meets the standard of locally-accredited bachelor's degree programmes. Upon graduation, students can pursue their further studies at Master’s degree level in Hong Kong or Overseas.
This programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework.
QF Level: 5
QR Registration No. : 26/000537/L5
Validity Period : 01/09/2026 - 31/08/2030
Remarks: It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
Introduction
BSc (Hons) Construction Management is a top-up degree programme offered by Northumbria University and operated by SHAPE. This carries the same academic status and rights as that offered to Northumbria University’s on-campus graduates.
Internationally Recognised Degree
- The degree is awarded by Northumbria University in United Kingdom, and is monitored by UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
- Student will be conferred the same award as on-campus’s student.
Programme Features
Fast Track
- The programme provides a direct entry to obtain a bachelor degree.
- Duration – Approximately 18 months on a part-time basis.
Comprehensive Student Support
- Comprehensive induction session and English workshops.
- Students will be provided with access to all IVE/HKDI libraries and e-library which provide a comprehensive collection of up-to-date books and online learning resources; student can take part in anytime, anywhere.
Programme Structure
| Module Code | Module Name | CEF Course Code |
| KA6050 | Management of People | NA |
| KA6051 | Construction Project Management and BIM 2 | 31Z170319 |
| KA6052 | Data Centric Construction and Digitalisation | 31Z170300 |
| KA6053 | Sustainable Construction Technology | 31Z170327 |
| KA6054 | Dissertation | NA |
* This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund. The mother course (BSc (Hons) Construction Management) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 5).
Medium of Instruction
All classes are conducted in English.
Registration No.[Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance]: 253400
Entry Requirements
Graduates of the following VTC Higher Diploma programmes:
- HD in Surveying
- HD in Building Studies
OR
Holders of Higher Diploma or Associate Degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Construction Management) awarded by recognised institutions will also be considered.
English Proficiency Requirements
- Holders of VTC Higher Diploma taught and assessed in English; or
- Applicants who are not from the approved VTC feeder programmes should have successfully completed post-secondary qualifications such as Higher Diploma or Associate Degree taught and assessed in English from a recognized institution in Hong Kong or equivalent, or alternatively they should have attained a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component) or equivalent.
Assessment
Reports, Coursework and Dissertation
*No examination for this programme.
Medium of Instruction
All classes are conducted in English.
