Civil Engineering | City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)

Course summary

Our HNC Civil Engineering course is designed to provide you with a solid grounding and an exceptional head start in this dynamic field.

This course provides the core skills required for a range of careers in construction. A balance of employability skills and the knowledge essential for those with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions will be offered. You will develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the construction sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance your career prospects.

The course content and assessments are designed to align with professional body standards, helping you grow into skilled and confident practitioners ready for the future. The course has been developed with the following institutions:

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)
Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Institution of Structural Engineers (iStructE)
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Anna Hare - Course Leader, email: anna.hare@ccn.ac.uk

Modules

https://he.ccn.ac.uk/courses/all-courses/course/hnc-civil-engineering

Assessment method

You will be assessed through a range of mediums, to reflect the variety of skills and knowledge gained as you progress. An example of some of these methods include: assignments, presentations, project work and exams.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:: C54
Campus name:: City College Norwich

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C is required AND one of the following:

~ a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering or other related Level 3 qualification
~ a GCE A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject.
~ an Access to Higher Education Diploma

Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not meet the above requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

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

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson Registration Fee, which has not yet been set for 2026/27. This will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.