School of Architecture and Built Environment

HNC Civil Engineering Studies

HNC Part-time 2 years

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician.

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician.

Award
HNC
Start date(s)
16 September 2024
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time (2 years)
Campus location
Wolverhampton City Campus
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Why choose this course?

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are concerned with the solution of different types of engineering problems using proven techniques and theories.

Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology.

Practitioners that undertake the HNC Civil Engineering Studies course will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in theoretical and practical knowledge of civil engineering procedures and their application for the solution of real-life problems.

Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to explore further education opportunities by progressing to a Civil Engineering degree, to seek Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineering status and to become a practitioner in the global community.

What's unique about this course?

  • Developing a foundational knowledge of the engineering industry
  • Opportunity for further study
  • Taught in Springfield Super Campus
  • Access to multiple fully functional industrial laboratories
  • Access to state-of-the-art VR and AR technology

What happens on the course?

You will be covering fundamental subjects of the civil engineering discipline such as mathematics, structures and design.

You will also study the properties of soils and ground water in a civil engineering context (geotechnics), together with aspects of site surveying and setting-out.

We have close links with the Institution of Civil Engineers and will assist students in meeting the requirements for registering as Engineering Technicians.

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

The staff at Wolverhampton are very student-centred and actively support your studying. We quickly get to know all students personally which helps to build student’s confidence and assist with their learning and overall development.

 
The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course has been designed for practitioners and trainees who want to further their professional development within the industry. The course has been running for a number of years, enabling the course team to design a programme that matches the ever-changing theoretical and practical skills required for modern Engineering Technicians.
 
Past graduates of the course have successfully progressed and completed a Civil Engineering degree.
 
Lecturers on this course are a blend of respected academics and experienced professionals. Students are exposed to a sound theoretical base coupled with numerous practical exercises.
 

The civil engineering section has excellent links with local civil engineering companies as well as the local branches of the professional bodies, namely the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Students in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment will be taught in our brand new £120m Springfield Super Campus which is Europe’s largest construction centre of excellence.

Find out more about Springfield Campus.

The HNC Civil Engineering Studies graduate will be able to:

  • apply appropriate theoretical and technical principles for the solution of engineering problem
  • identify engineering problems and select suitable methods and resources for effective and achievable solutions.
  • demonstrate the ability to work reliably for the completion of technical and other tasks to the appropriate codes of practice.
  • develop and implement effective interpersonal skills
  • recognise and adopt professional standards and obligations to society, the profession and the environment

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £3120 per year# 2022-23
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2023-24
Home Part-time £4625 per year# 2024-25

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

Typical entry requirement: 56 UCAS points

  • A Levels - grades CD
  • BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMP
  • BTEC L3 Diploma - grades MM
  • Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points

    Other Requirements

    Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.

     

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) click here.


Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.


Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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