Overview

This Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 programme from University College Birmingham 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.

What you'll learn

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Civil Engineering & Construction View 356 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Foundation Diploma
4 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C), including English (Language or Literature) and Maths, or equivalent.
Extended Diploma
Must have completed a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
As applicants are required to achieve English and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above prior to entering this course, University College Birmingham will not offer English or maths alongside this course.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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