Academic programme
Diploma in Valuation
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A Candidate for the Diploma in Valuation must have obtained at least five (5) subjects with Grades I or II prior to 1998 or I-III from 1998 at the CSEC (General Proficiency Examinations) or IGCSE/GCE 'O' levels Grades A-C. Subjects must include English Language and Mathematics.
- A Diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- A Government Technical Institute (GTI) Diploma in Land Surveying and two (2) Years credible work experience.
- Sworn Land Surveyor's Certificate
- Mature applicants (21 Years and over) who do not possess the qualifications but have credible work experience in the field, plus a 'Pass' at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE), will be considered for admission.
- Any other qualifications deemed acceptable by the University plus a Portfolio.
- A Certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
- Applicants who do not meet any of the above-stated entry requirements but possess a minimum of five (5) years of professional and practical experience working in a relevant institution, plus a Portfolio.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
| VAL1103 | Land Laws and Planning for Valuers | 3 | — |
| VAL1102 | Land, Urban and Real Estate Economics | 3 | — |
| VAL1101 | Theories and Approaches of Land Valuation | 3 | — |
Semester 2
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL1202 | Measurement Standards and Mapping | 3 | — |
| VAL1201 | Real Estate Valuation | 3 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Semester 3
3 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL1302 | Applied Land Information Management Systems | 3 | — |
| VAL1301 | Applied Valuation | 3 | — |
| YYY1301 | Elective (3 Credits) | 3 | Choose ONE (1) of the following course: VAL1303 OR VAL1304 |
Second Year
Semester 1
2 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| YYY2102 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose ONE (1) of the following course: VAL2102, VAL2103 OR VAL2104 |
| YYY2101 | Elective (3 credits) | 3 | Choose ONE (1) of the following course: VAL2102, VAL2103 OR VAL2104 |
Semester 2
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| URP5001 | Settlement and Housing Development Strategy | 3 | Course is for persons with certain senior functions at work. Consult the Head of Department before selecting this course |
Annual Attachment
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAL2101 | Capstone Project | 4 | — |