What is special about this course?
HNC Civil Engineering will allow you to take your first step into, or further develop, your career in the construction and related industries.
Based at Inverness College UHI, you will study subjects including: computer-aided design (CAD); civil engineering materials and testing; site surveying; construction technology; and mathematics.
Special features
- Delivered on a part-time, block-release basis, the course offers flexibility to combine study and work
- The course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech). The JBM consists of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE); the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE); the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT); and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
Entry requirements
- 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Maths OR
- 1 A level at grade D or above in Maths
- Alternatively, NC Civil Engineering
- Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply and appropriate, construction-related experience will be taken into consideration
Access routes
- NC Civil Engineering
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
- CAD 2DI
- Civil engineering: Contract and Project Management A
- Civil Engineering: Graded unit 1
- Civil Engineering: Materials and Testing
- Civil Engineering: Specialisms
- Construction Site Surveying A
- Mathematics For Construction
- Structural Mechanics
Option units may include:
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Construction Site Surveying B
- Construction Technical Communication Skills
- Highway Engineering
- Public health Engineering
- Water supply Engineering
How will I study my course?
- Part-time, block-release
- You will study by way of traditional classroom-based lectures and tutorials at Inverness College UHI
How long will my course last?
- Part-time, block-release: 2 years
Where can I study my course?
Start date
September
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £86 | £86 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) and with a term time address in Scotland studying this course, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per HN credit) | £434 | £448 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
There are a number of funding options available to UK and EU students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living whilst studying.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
| Higher National Awards (HNC, HND) | 2017-18 | 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time (per HN credit)** | £434 | £448 |
*There is no part-time study option for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Funding
External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact Inverness College UHI for more information.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On completion of your HNC Civil Engineering course you will be qualified to take up roles as a civil engineer at technician level.
Can I progress into further study?
On successful completion of the HNC Civil Engineering you may progress to year 2 of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering.
Is there more information available online?
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