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Phone:0151 231 5090
Liverpool John Moores University
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Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ
Civil Engineering (Higher National Certificate)
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- City Campus
Course summary
About your course
Completing the HNC Civil Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University is the first step towards an exciting and interesting career in civil engineering, with progression routes onto BEng/MEng degrees.
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Teaching on the course is via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions and site visits, combined with your own research using our Library and the Web
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While there is no sandwich option with this programme, it is highly related to the work environment and you will develop the necessary skills base required by industry
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You will be assigned a personal tutor who can provide one-to-one guidance and advice on course-related issues and PDP
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Our Industry Unit and World of Work Careers Centre can help you identify and secure professional employment
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Opportunity to progress onto a number of related degree courses within engineering
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LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
If you are interested in creating the structures that support life's basic needs for water, flood control, hospitals, recreation and transport, the Civil Engineering HNC at LJMU is a good place to start. Civil Engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation, considering structural problems and aesthetics as well as the environmental and economic impacts. They need to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from design to construction and site management.
Modules
Course Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- City Campus
Study options
- Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
- Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L51
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- L51
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCDD
Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
UCAS TariffOffer: 80
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English and Maths
GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number"
GCSE Equivalences accepted:
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/English
• Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
• Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number"
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or
• Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
• NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
• Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
• Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
• Functional skills level 2 in Maths/ English
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 |
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 England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £10,050 for 2027/28, subject to Parliamentary approval. The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase annually in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.
Sponsorship information
Scholarships and bursaries 1
Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
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