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Construction Management

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Course summary

OVERVIEW
The construction industry is in great need of new talent. With multi-billion-pound regeneration and home-building projects planned throughout the UK, the country is anticipated to need hundreds of thousands of skilled workers to join the sector in the next few years. If you want to be part of the solution, our Higher National Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment will arm you with the advanced knowledge to help you make your mark.

This is a part-time higher education course spread over two years. Offering flexibility and designed to fit around work commitments, it is ideal for those who want to continue their education through applied learning and develop their career in the construction industry. Our course explores a range of key themes for the sector, including science and materials, technology, surveying, construction drawing and more.

Throughout your learning, you will be supported by our brand new construction facilities on campus, giving you hands-on experience with the latest technology and equipment used in the industry. By completing our construction HNC course, you will gain a widely recognised Level 4 qualification, supporting your progression within the construction industry as well as opening up opportunities for further study, including our Higher National Diploma in Construction.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

  • Practical application – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge construction facilities

  • Flexible learning – Gain a Level 4 qualification studying part-time alongside your working commitments

  • Expert tuition – Learn from experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the construction industry, as well as leading guest speakers

  • Award-winning university – Study at the University of the Year offering the best Student Support in the UK (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022)

FACILITIES
Students on our construction and engineering courses will learn in brand new real-world training environments under development at University College Birmingham. Our brand new Engineering and Sustainable Construction Centre at the iconic James Cond Building will offer state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to develop skills that support employers and their supply chains, along with further new facilities at Camden House.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

  • Architectural technologist

  • Building surveyor

  • Civil engineer

  • Town planner

  • Building control officer

  • Quantity surveyor

Upon completion of the HNC, you can also progress onto our Construction and the Built Environment HND course.

  • Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Modules

Course Modules

  • Pearson Set Individual Project Construction Technology
  • Science and Materials
  • Construction Practice and Management
  • Legal and Statutory Responsibilities in Construction
  • Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification)
  • Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out

You will also study two optional modules (TBA).

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Distance learning

Study options

  • Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
B35

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Application codes

Institution code:
B35

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CD

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

T Level
P

A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 56

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.

Scottish Higher

You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points

Access to HE Diploma

You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths: You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics or Functional Skills Level 2.

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

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry please contact admissions@ucb.ac.uk to check your eligibility.

Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to UCB. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details please contact Admissions.

Students who are studying a mixture of qualifications will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill
IELTS (Academic)BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component
Institution's Own TestBA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component

To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.http://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/english-language-requirements/english-language-requirements-table.aspx

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£16500*

* 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

UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham, your fee for this academic year will be £9,790. A half year tuition fee is £4895.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/

EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx

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