Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Surveying (with 2 streams in Architecture / Surveying and Urban Informatics)

This major aims to provide the students with an environment in which to develop their intellectual, analytical and critical abilities, and to enable the graduates to become competent, skilled, reflective new members of surveying profession or architecture profession; with well-developed discipline knowledge who will communicate effectively; contribute through team and individual application of skills and knowledge to resolving problems; with a commitment to lifelong learning; and leadership in the building and construction professions.

Themes of Study

Stream: Architecture	Stream: Surveying and Urban Informatics
Architectural Design and Design Research Projects Communication, Design & Digital Media History, Theory & Societal Professional Practice Technology, Environment & Sustainability	Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Building Control Construction Technology and Digitalisation Construction Contract and Project Management Law for Construction Property Economics Project Cost Control/Monitoring

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Professional Careers

Stream: Architecture

The Architecture Stream aims to provide students with a sound professional and technological foundation to pursue higher professional degree studies in Architecture.

Graduates are well sought-after by both government departments such as Housing Department and Architectural Services Department; and private companies such as Architectural consultant firms, developers and contractors in the construction industry.

Stream: Surveying and Urban Informatics

Building Surveyors have promising career opportunities in consultancy firms, government departments, and property developers. They are mainly involved in project planning, design, maintenance, and control.
Quantity Surveyors have excellent career prospects in consultancy firms, construction companies, property developers, and government departments, focusing on construction cost and contract management.

Professional Recognition

For the Architecture Stream, accreditation will be sought from The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA) / Architects Registration Board (ARB). The Surveying Stream is fully accredited by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).
Graduates who are going to apply for entry to the APC scheme of Building Surveying Division (BSD) and Quantity Surveying Division (QSD) of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS) have to complete the following courses:

The HKIS QSD:
- CA2126 Measurement of Building Works
- CA3214 Construction Economics
- CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation
- CA4320 Cost Management of Building and Engineering Works
The HKIS BSD:
- CA4229 Land Use Planning & Applied Valuation (for 2017 intake onward)
- CA4623 Maintenance Technology and Management
- CA4630 Building Design and Appraisal

Contacts

Surveying and Urban Informatics Stream:

Prof. WANG Qiancheng
Email : qwang772@cityu.edu.hk

OR

Architecture Stream:

Prof. ZHENG Xing
Email : xzehng@cityu.edu.hk

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