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Construction (Civil Engineering)

Course details
  • Higher National Certificate
  • 2 Years
  • Part-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

The Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering is for anyone looking to develop their understanding of their specialist technical knowledge in Civil Engineering, enhance their understanding of construction design, practice and management. The qualification will lead to the award 'BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering giving students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the national and international construction environment. The course is an ideal stepping stone for those for those with ambitions of working within Civil Engineering in a professional, managerial or technical capacity.

Modules

Course Modules

To gain the Civil Engineering for England Level 4 HNC EDEXCEL qualification you must achieve a minimum of 120 mandatory credits of which 105 are mandatory core units consisting of:

Construction Design Project
Science and Materials
Construction Environment
Mathematics for Construction
Civil Engineering Technology
Principles of Structural Design
Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics

The remainder credits are achieved through optional modules of either Digital Applications for Construction Information or Digital Applications for Building Information Modelling.

https://www.solihull.ac.uk/demographic/university-level-learner/category/built-environment-and-sustainable-technologies/course/hnc-civil-engineering-for-england-level-4-edexcel/

Assessment method

All modules are assessed by assignments; each unit's assessment is matched to the content of the unit. Each unit can be assessed at Pass, Merit or Distinction levels, which are combined at the end of the qualification to give an overall grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction for the qualification.

Continued Professional Development (CPD)

This course offers Continued Professional Development. CPD courses allow you to develop your skills and knowledge relevant to your career path.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
S26
Campus name:
Main Site

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCCC

T Level
Pass (C and above)

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 40

GCSE/National 4/National 5

4 GCSE A-C or 9-4 must include English and Mathematics or equivalents will be required.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All applicants are required to attend an interview and will be notified of the date and time via email, a text reminder is also sent the day before the interview. Applicants applying from outside the West Midlands alternative interview arrangements can be made for you, but we strongly encourage all prospective applicants come along to view Solihull College and University Centre’s facilities and meet the teaching teams. As part of your interview and possibly your offer you will be required to provide your original certificates, including GCSE’s or equivalents.
Other
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but can demonstrate appropriate industry or life experience will have their prior learning and skills taken into consideration during the admissions process. They may also be required to complete an aptitude assessment, which will be discussed and confirmed at interview. Equal consideration is also given to applicants who are currently in relevant employment and wish to study at Solihull College & University Centre. To be eligible, applicants should normally have a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience that demonstrates technical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities. All applications must also be supported by a reference from the applicant’s line manager confirming their suitability for higher‑level study.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria but have appropriate industry and life experiences will have their prior learning and skills taken into account and maybe required to complete an Aptitude assessment (this will be advised at interview).

English language requirements

Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Solihull College & University Centre is committed to widening participation and ensuring fair access to higher education for all learners, regardless of their background. We are committed to recruiting a student body from a diverse background with a wide range of lived experiences, to create a rich learning environment.

Learn more on the Solihull College & University Centre website

International entry requirements

Solihull College & University Centre are not a licenced student sponsor institution for UK student visas; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from students that require a student visa to enter the UK.

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£3350*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and Bursaries 1

Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.

https://www.solihull.ac.uk/about-us/student-services/

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