Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Construction & Engineering Higher National Diploma

Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Civil Engineering equips students with the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in structural, geotechnical, construction management and transportation engineering.

Study Mode / Duration
Full-Time / Part-Time / 18 Months (Weekday) / 24 Months (Weekend)
Delivery
Fully Physical

Programme Overview

Comprehensive introduction to the programme

The HND in Civil Engineering offered by BCAS equips students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in civil engineering. The program covers key areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction management, and transportation engineering.

Programme Structure

Academic curriculum and module breakdown

  • Science & Materials

  • Mathematics for Construction

  • The Construction Environment

  • Civil Engineering Technology

  • Principles of Structural Design

  • Construction Design Project (Pearson-set)

  • Digital Applications for Construction Information

  • Surveying, Measuring & Setting-out

  • Advanced Quantities for Complex Building Projects

  • Advanced Structural Design

  • Personal Professional Development

  • Hydraulics

  • Group Project (Pearson-set)

  • Further Mathematics for Construction

  • Highway Engineering

  • Construction Technology for Complex Buildings Projects

Entry Requirements

Academic prerequisites and admission criteria

  1. GCE A/L with two passes (Maths / Engineering Technology) in one sitting + six passes in GCE O/L

  2. BTEC Level 3 certificate in a relevant field

  3. NVQ Level 4 certificate in a relevant field

  4. BCAS Diploma in Computerised Construction Design & Technology (CCDT)

  5. Any other qualification approved by the Senate

English language requirement: an acceptable standard in English.

What’s Next for You

Academic pathways and career progression

Career pathway: After O/L – Diploma in CCDT (or Level 3) → After A/L – HND in Civil Engineering → BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Top-up) → MSc Project Management.

Progression: Final year of a relevant top-up degree programme.