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Civil Engineering

  • Higher National Certificate
  • 2 Years
  • Part-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University of Wolverhampton
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Course summary

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are concerned with the solution of different types of engineering problems using proven techniques and theories.

Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology.

Practitioners that undertake the HNC Civil Engineering Studies course will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in theoretical and practical knowledge of civil engineering procedures and their application for the solution of real-life problems.

Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to explore further education opportunities by progressing to a Civil Engineering degree, to seek Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineering status and to become a practitioner in the global community.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Wolverhampton

Study options

  • Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Application codes

Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton

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Application codes

Institution code:
W75
Campus name:
University of Wolverhampton

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CD

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 56

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma (Full Award)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants will normally be expected to hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or equivalent

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D*

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. An interview may be involved

English language requirements

As an EU or International applicant you will need to showcase your English language proficiency skills during your admissions process. The below qualifications are accepted for a number of courses, please be aware these scores are a guide on what is acceptable. http://wlv.ac.uk/english We have a suite of courses that require differing English language proficiency, these requirements are there to ensure that you have the correct ability to achieve your desired qualification with us. You will also need to check each individual course page for accuracy as our Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies courses require specific English qualifications prior to entry.https://www.wlv.ac.uk/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.

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

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For more information please visit the following: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/

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