Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) HNC/HND


Level 5

This vocational course is taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers and combines the academic study of core civil engineering principles with practical, hands-on learning.

Civil engineers are responsible for a lot of the world that we take for granted, the roads we use, energy infrastructure and transport and tunnelling.

Duration:

Full-time: 1 years study
Part-time: 2 years study

Fees:

Full-time: £7,900 per year

Start Date:

September 2025

Location:

South West Skills Campus

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About this course


This vocational course is taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers and combines the academic study of core civil engineering principles with practical, hands-on learning.

Civil engineers are responsible for a lot of the world that we take for granted, the roads we use, energy infrastructure and transport and tunnelling.

Meet our Team


Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
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Dave LeFeurve .

HE Lead for Construction Professions

    Meet our Team


    Here at UCW, our lecturers are made of sector professionals.
    Their expertise, experiences and industry contacts means that your learning is taken to the next level!
    Featured image for “Dave LeFeurve”

    Dave LeFeurve

    HE Lead for Construction Professions

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      We're taking education to a whole new level. By being part of a Career Excellence Hub, all of our study programmes are designed to make you "job ready" when you graduate.

      We work with a diverse range of local and national employers to ensure our courses are upgraded with career-boosting benefits.

      HOW DOES THIS BENEFIT ME?

      • Incredible and inspiring guest lecturers
      • Exclusive networking opportunities
      • Key focus on skills employers are after
      • Course content is signed off by employers to ensure what you're being taught is up to date and relevant to the industry

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        Construction student wearing high vis jacket and hard hat

        The tight deadlines, mixed age groups and varied discipline at UCW has definitely furthered my growth. Additionally, the detailed units and experienced lecturers have helped me to develop an understanding of the industry as a whole.


        Jacob, Construction and the Built Environment, HNC

          Construction student wearing high vis jacket and hard hat
          The tight deadlines, mixed age groups and varied discipline at UCW has definitely furthered my growth. Additionally, the detailed units and experienced lecturers have helped me to develop an understanding of the industry as a whole.

          Jacob, Construction and the Built Environment, HNC

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