HNC Civil Engineering at Solent University

Programme overview

Currently employed in the construction industry? If you want to further your career in civil engineering, this practical and flexible Higher National Certificate prepares you for a range of roles. Solent’s industry-focused civil engineering Higher National Certificate programme helps build upon existing skills to prepare students for a higher technician role within the civil engineering sector.

Faculty: Engineering | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Civil Engineering Construction Technology and Materials, Applied Maths and Mechanics for Civil Engineering, Fundamentals of Structural and Geotechnical Design, Civil Engineering Management and Practice.

Career pathways

The nature of this course means that the majority of students are already in employment. Completion of the course holds the potential for future career advancement.

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Application information

Entry 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 - contact admissions for further information by emailing [email protected]. English language: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,025 a year (2027/28). UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island part-time fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.solent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/civil-engineering-hnc

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