Course Summary

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and The Built Environment (Civil Engineering) qualification aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning and for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in construction and the built environment. The qualification will give students the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study along with the experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training

Course Details - Modules

The course content required mix of core, specialist and optional units totalling 120 credits. Units are usually 15 credits in value apart from the Core Mandatory Unit (Group Project-Pearson set assignment) which is Construction Research Project and is weighted at 30 credits. Others units includes Three Specialist Mandatory Units (Further Mathematics for Construction, Geotechnics & Soil Mechanics, Advanced Structural Design) and additional three Optional Units to be selected by the college, but Uxbridge College will include Hydraulics unit as one of the optional in order to meet the requirements of recognition by the ICE, ISE, CIHT, and IHE

Course Details – Assessment Method

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction (Civil Engineering) is assessed using a combination of internally assessed Uxbridge College-devised internal assignments (which are set and marked by Uxbridge College) and internally assessed Pearson-set assignments (which are set by Pearson and marked by Uxbridge College). Quality assurance system at Uxbridge College will ensure valid and reliable assignments are designed and are consistent across all units. All forms of assessment take place under the immediate guidance or supervision of a tutor. Formative assessment will be offered cross all units to maximize the outcome of Summative assessment.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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: K701

Institution code: U95

Campus Name: Uxbridge Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Construction and The Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 5605.0 Year 1
England 5605.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5605.0 Year 1
Scotland 5605.0 Year 1
Wales 5605.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 5605.0 Year 1
International 7543.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The fees quoted are for home and overseas students for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.

Provider information

Park Road
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Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ

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