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Engineering Discipline

Higher Diploma in Building Studies

Programme code EG524105

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2023. Application information for AY 2024/25 will be announced later.
Modules (Credit)
Semester 1 :
  • English & Communication : Workplace Interaction (6)
  • IT Essential - Smart Living (6)
  • Land Surveying (8)
  • Construction Materials (10)
  • Mathematics for Building (6)
Semester 2 :
  • Vocational Chinese Communication I : Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
  • Building Services Engineering (12)
  • Construction Science for Building (10)
  • Building Construction (9) 
Semester 3 :
  • English & Communication : Workplace Correspondence (6)
  • Computer Aided Drafting and Detailing (10)
  • Construction and Site Management (11)
Semester 4 :
  • English and Communication : Persuasive Presentations (9)
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift : Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6)
  • Measurement and Documentation (10)
  • Building Maintenance and Adaptation (12)
  • Project Management with Law (7)
  • Practical Training and Safety Practice for Building (3)
Semester 5 :
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6)
  • Building Information Modelling for Building Works (10)
  • Building Procurement and Contract Administration (10)
  • Integrated Project (12)
Semester 6 :
  • English & Communication : Promotional Materials (10)
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
  • Building Technology and Sustainability (10)
Semester 7 :
  • Vocational Chinese Communication III : Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
  • Building Temporary Works (10)
  • Building Structures (10)
  • Industry-Based Student Project 1/2 (16) (Year-long Module)
Semester 8 :
  • English and Communication : Reports (9)
  • Construction Supervision in Practice (12)
  • Industrial Attachment (10)
  • Industry-Based Student Project 2/2 (16) (Year-long Module)
  • Enrichment Module B (3) 
Semester 9 :
  • Enrichment Module A (6) 
Electives (Select two modules from the following) :
  • Building Finance and Economics (10)
  • Maintenance and Facilities Management (10)
  • Measurement for Building Works (10)
  • Architectural Practice (10)
  • Building Information Modelling for Construction Management (10)
  • Surveying Practices in Construction Industry (10)
[Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 329]
Notes :
  1. All students will be required to take and pass all of the Whole Person Development modules before graduation. Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) can apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here for details.
  2. Students possessing relevant and sufficient work experience can apply for exemption of Practical Training and Safety Practice for Building, and Industrial Attachment. If students are required to study the modules, classes may be conducted in the daytime.