Course contact details
Higher Education Admissions Team
Email:admissions@cityplym.ac.uk
City College Plymouth
Kings Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
Construction
- FdSc
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Plymouth
Course summary
The construction industry is of considerable economic and strategic importance across the UK, and the construction process is complex, starting with design and planning through production to ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. The course is designed for those who are already working in, or aspiring to work in, the construction industry in a range of roles including Site Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors and Architectural Technologists. You will study a wide range of topics from mathematics to domestic and large scale construction though a mix of lectures, practical work and fieldwork. Lecturers on this course include professionally qualified and experienced Architects, Engineers and Project Managers; so you can be assured of gaining an industry-relevant, employment-focused qualification.
Modules
The course includes the following subjects: Year 1, Domestic Construction, Environmental Building Science, Materials, ICT and Design, Construction Contractual Procedures, Construction and Civil Engineering Management. Year 2, Lean Construction, Site Surveying, Structures for Construction, Building Pathology and Construction Refurbishment Practice, Energy Use in Building, Project.
Assessment method
Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework, in-class assessments, presentations and examinations.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FdSc • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
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:
- K221
- Institution code:
- C83
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City College Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
14 January
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:
- K221
- Institution code:
- C83
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants will be asked to complete a fee assessment. This allows us to confirm an applicant's nationality, immigration status and residency to correctly assess fee status. Applicant's will be asked to include copies of the relevant pages of their passport, any letters from the Home Office confirming immigration status in the UK and any other relevant documentation (copy of visa stamps, marriage certificate, etc.).
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff48 points
T LevelP
Four GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above including English, Science and Maths.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You may be invited to an interview.
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).
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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