Currently employed in the construction industry? Want to further your career in civil engineering? The HNC Civil Engineering programme at Solent University will help prepare you for a range of higher technician roles.
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Overview
The HNC Civil Engineering programme at Solent University is delivered with flexibility at its core, making it easy to fit around your current employment.
During the course, students will be introduced to key principles in the fields of numeracy, materials, mechanics, construction technology, and health and safety. As the course progresses, learning will focus on the more specialised areas of surveying, geotechnics, and structural analysis.
To aid learning and help build essential hands-on skills, some modules of the course are supported by practical work and field exercises. This strong emphasis on practical learning has meant the course has been able to maintain a high graduate success rate and offer enhanced career development. This course will develop your vocational skills, including research, analysis, planning and organisation, to supplement your proficiency.
Career Opportunities
As a part-time student you are generally expected to already be employed within the construction industry.
The course's industry focus and practical emphasis is intended to develop your professionalism and maximise your employment opportunities.
Upon completion of this course, students can go onto our Developing the Skills and Preparing for ICE Technician Membership professional short course.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 24 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Mathematics for Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Materials and Soil Mechanics
- Civil Engineering Construction Technology
- Civil Engineering Surveying
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Management of Civil Engineering Projects
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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General Requirements
- 16 points minimum from either 6-unit or 3-unit awards
- plus GCSE/O Level grade 4 (previously grade C) or above to include English and Maths
- or BTEC/Edexcel Advanced GNVQ
- or National Certificate Diploma in a Building/Construction related discipline
- or relevant Access course
- or other qualifications which are considered to be equivalent of the above.
- Applications from mature students and non-standard applicants may also be considered
Tuition Fee
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3900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 3900 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
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Living costs for Southampton
- 697 - 1100 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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