This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
here are a variety of jobs within the Civil Engineering Industry making it a dynamic career choice, and with businesses in the North East looking for qualified civil engineers, there's never been a better time to study this course. This course will develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the civil engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is recognised by industry, meaning you will leave the course in a great position to go straight into work, or to progress onto a degree in Civil Engineering. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills hands-on, with specialist software and equipment such as BIM (Building Information Modelling) and surveying equipment.
Modules
Year One: o Construction Design Project o The Construction Environment o Science and Materials o Mathematics for Construction o Civil Engineering Technology o Principles of Structural Design o Surveying, Measuring and Setting out o Building Information Modelling. You will also develop an understanding of the various software used within the industry such as BIM as well as learning how to use equipment used within surveying.
Assessment method
• Lectures • Seminars • One-to-one tutorials • Presentations • Demonstrations • Weekly independent study.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- H202
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 3 credits M: 9 credits P: 33 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
*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.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA