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Construction

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Undergraduate
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
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2025-2026
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Course summary

Traditionally reserved as a part time course the Higher National Certificate in Construction is now available as a one year full time programme. As a qualification that is recognised by industry full time students would attain the HNC after one year and then be able to gain advanced entry on to the relevant degree subject to grades. This is particularly useful for applicants that wish to gain an industry recognised qualification after one year of study and for applicants who may not meet the full criteria for the BSc (Hons) programmes.
Applications may also be considered from those with significant relevant industrial experience.

Modules

• Building services and environmental science
• Construction technology and materials
• Construction technology and structures
• Legal and economic context
• Construction practice
Plus one option from:
• Surveying and setting out
• Architectural design and technology
• Building surveying and inspection

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
022K
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

London South Bank University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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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:
022K
Institution code:
L75
Campus name:
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants:
IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or
TOEFL IBT 80 ( the minimum score required in each skills areas are: Reading 18, Listening 17, Writing 17, Speaking 20) or
Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
64 points

A level

64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

64 UCAS Tariff points from BTEC

Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff from an Access to HE Diploma

Applicants must hold GCSE Maths grade C or above (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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

Per year tuition fees

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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

Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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