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

Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering

This course is designed for students who have a relevant HND or foundation degree and want to pursue a professional career in the construction industry.

Duration
24 Months
Study Mode
Part-time
Delivery
Physical

Programme Overview

Comprehensive introduction to the programme

This course is designed for students who have a relevant HND or foundation degree and want to pursue a professional career in the construction industry. It can help students develop the ability to analyze and assess corporate realities, and identify potential areas for improvement. In doing so, they will develop practical skills that can be applied in the workplace.

Programme Structure

Academic curriculum and module breakdown

  • Science & materials
  • Surveying, measuring & setting out
  • Construction Technology
  • Mathematics for construction
  • Individual Project
  • Construction practices & management
  • Principles of structural design
  • Construction Information
  • Group Project
  • Advanced structural design
  • Geo technics & soil mechanics
  • Further mathematics for construction
  • Highway engineering
  • Advanced quantities for complex building projects

Entry Requirements

Academic prerequisites and admission criteria

GCE A/L with two passes Maths and Engineering in one sitting, BTEC Level 3 in a relevant subject, or NVQ Level 4 in a relevant subject.

What’s Next for You

Academic pathways and career progression

Career Path

Entry Level: Final year of a relevant degree program