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Construction: Modern Methods of Construction

  • Higher National Diploma
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

In this HND/HTQ course, you will learn the latest construction methods, practical and theoretical skills, and work with modern technology and software used in the industry. You will study construction design projects, sustainability, off-site manufacturing, modern construction methods, cost control, building information modelling, digital applications, alternative energy principles, and tender and procurement processes. This course is part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

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Modules

Course Modules

The course content includes:

Construction design projects (set by Pearson and based on live working projects).
The construction environment, considering all environmental factors with a focus on sustainability aspects.
Principles of off-site manufacture
The potential of Modern methods of construction to transform the industry.
Impact on cost control and the environment and address the housing shortages.
Building information modelling (BIM).
Digital applications for BIM and construction information.
Principles of alternative energy.
Tender and procurement.

https://www.barnsley.ac.uk/course/modern-methods-of-construction-higher-national-diploma-hnd-htq/

Assessment method

To be confirmed

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Study options

  • Higher National Diploma • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
MMCD
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
MMCD
Institution code:
B13
Campus name:
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Modern Methods of Construction
GCSE Maths at Grade 4/C or above
Prior experience of working in the Construction industry would be beneficial.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an interview with the course tutor.

English language requirements

You will need to have a grade 4/C in English Language

International entry requirements

We are not currently accepting international applications

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£6995

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

Fees are quoted based on 2026 entry information and are subject to change for 2027.

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