The HNC Civil Engineering course consists of the following units:

• Construction Design Project (Pearson Set) 
• The Construction Environment
• Science & Materials
• Mathematics for Construction
• Civil Engineering Technology
• Principles of Structural Design 
• Surveying, Measuring & Setting Out
• Building Information Modelling 

These modules are carefully designed to integrate theoretical knowledge with practical application, ensuring that all learners are well-prepared for the demands of the industry.

The programme is delivered through a combination of taught lectures, practical activities, workshops, tutorials, and site visits.

As a student on this course, you will also have access to our virtual learning environment, Canvas, for additional resources to support your studies.

You will be assessed through the provision of evidence such as written reports, construction drawings/models, individual/group presentations, coursework assignments, project portfolios, structural analysis reports and solved calculations.

Tuition Fee: Year 1: £3500 Year 2: £3500 

Career opportunities

With the appropriate industry experience, this qualification will enable graduates to progress onto a diverse range of opportunities in sectors such as Construction Management, Structural Engineering, Transportation and Highways Engineering, Water Engineering and Geotechnical Engineering. 

Further study

This qualification also provides a pathway to progress onto further studies, such as a Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) or a full degree course in the engineering field.

Awarded by: Pearson

Mode of Study: 2 Years, part-time

Location: Preston College, Fulwood Campus

Tuition Fee: Year 1:£3500 Year 2: £3500 

Additional costs: You will need to purchase a pair of steel toe capped boots, a hi-visibility vest/jacket and a hard hat for use on site visits. We expect these items to cost in the region of £40, although this would depend on the type of boots purchased.

Please note this course will run subject to minimum student numbers.

Preston College operates a flexible admissions policy, welcoming applicants with a wide range of qualifications and/or experience, with each application assessed on its own merit. We also recognise prior learning/attainment (RPL) and experience, meaning it may be possible to map some of your existing qualifications against the units for the programme.

If this applies to you, we will discuss this with you at the interview stage.

For students who have recently been in education, we would expect an applicant to have one of the following:

To be considered for the programme, students should have:

• GCSE at grade 4 or above in English and mathematics or equivalent
• Level 3 or above in relevant subject area
• Relevant work experience

Applicants who can demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis

Students who are not already working in the construction industry are encouraged to find paid or voluntary work to allow them to practice their skills outside of the programme's remit.