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Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Top-Up
- HND
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This programme incorporates a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning, demonstrations, use of surveying equipment and group activities.
Ideal for those looking to continue their training to become a chartered surveyor, site manager, architectural technician, estimator or building control officer.
Modules
The course comprises the Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Construction & the Built Environment (Construction) RQF.
Four Mandatory Core Units:
• Individual Project (Pearson-set)
• Construction Technology
• Science & Materials
• Construction Practice & Management - Two Optional Units (from nine)
Two Specialist Mandatory Units:
• Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
• Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
Year Two:
One Mandatory Core Unit:
• Group Project (Pearson-set)
Three Specialist Management Units:
• Contracts & Management
• Project Management
• Management for Complex Building Projects
Assessment method
The course is continuously assessed through ongoing assignments and projects as appropriate to the subject. Deadlines will be strictly applied to the submission of work as in university and business practice. 8 units are required to complete this qualification.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CCE1
- Institution code:
- E32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - A*ABC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Applicants are required to have completed the HNC
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6731 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6731 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6731 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6731 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that there may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits. This information will be available from the curriculum staff at interview.
Full-time and Part-time students from the UK/EU who are studying for a Higher Education course can apply to the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk) for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount (this will be paid directly to the College). Additionally, Full-time UK only students can apply for a Maintenance loan (to cover living costs). Part-time students are also eligible for a Maintenance Loan if they are studying an Undergraduate/Initial Teacher Training (ITT) course or a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).
Evidence of an approved Loan must be provided at enrolment in the form of the Payment Advice letter
provided by the Student Loans Company. Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found
at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
If you are not eligible for financial support you will need to pay for the course privately which could include a contribution from your employer. For more information, visit: www.esc.ac.uk/fees-and-student-loans.
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