Civil Engineering HNC

University of Wales

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Civil Engineering HNC who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9000 Tuition (UK) £13500 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Civil Engineering HNC at University of Wales UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Degree	Higher National Certificate, HNC
Subject	Civil Engineering

Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Civil Engineering HNC who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9000 Tuition (UK) £13500 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Civil Engineering HNC at University of Wales UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Degree	Higher National Certificate, HNC
Subject	Civil Engineering

Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	10% Proportion of students of Civil Engineering HNC who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9000 Tuition (UK) £13500 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Civil Engineering HNC at University of Wales UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
Degree	Higher National Certificate, HNC
Subject	Civil Engineering

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£29821	£25150	£29857
25-75 percentile range	£24771 - £35770	£18886 - £32933	£21689 - £41100

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

The overall aim of this programme is to provide a full and satisfying vocational experience which will develop student's ability to understand concepts, apply academic rigour and appraise critically the issues involved in the study of civil engineering in the built environment.

Why choose this course

We have a unique progression from pre-degree, BSc to MSc and research degrees which engages directly with employability and solutions for industrial issues.
The School is embedded in Wales’s construction industry with close links to industrial organisations e.g. CIOB, RICS, CABE, CITB.

Centre of excellence and innovation for Wales and the South West (CWIC).

Staff are members of the Wales Regional Centre of Expertise, Research and Innovation group on the Circular Economy.
Direct links and projects with TRADA.
Live sustainable construction projects with Down to Earth.
Strong industry links with waste management and managing construction and demolition waste.
Practitioners from industry teaching as Lecturers with a high level of experience.
High rates of employability rates amongst our students after their studies.
Cross-disciplinary teaching and research for the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015.
MSc programmes in Property and Facilities Management, Sustainable Construction and Environmental Conservation and Management.

Career Opportunities

The Civil Engineering pathway is formulated to provide the graduate with a range of skills that will enable them to enter positions within both client and contracting organisations. The diverse nature of the pathway focusing on both environmental matters and civil engineering matters offers students a range of possible careers opportunities within these fields.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All University of Wales graduates of undergraduate studies in Computer Science	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in
Total respondents	10	1480
Unemployed	0%	3%
Studying	0%	6%
Working	65%	81%
Both studying and working	10%	5%
No information	0%	4%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computer Science courses of University of Wales

Assessments used within these programmes are normally formative or summative. In the former assessment is designed to ensure students become aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Typically, such assessment will take the form of practical exercises where a more hands-on approach shows student’s ability on a range of activities. Traditional formal time-constrained assessment is by means of tests and examinations, normally of two-hour duration. Examinations are a traditional method of verifying that the work produced is the students’ own work. To help authenticate student coursework, some modules require that the student and lecturer negotiate the topic for assessment on an individual basis, allowing the lecturer to monitor progress. Some modules where the assessment is research-based require students to verbally/visually present the research results to the lecturer and peers, followed by a question and answer session. Such assessment strategies are in accord with the learning and teaching strategies employed by the team, that is, where the aim is to generate work that is mainly student-driven, individual, reflective and where appropriate, vocationally-orientated. Feedback to students will occur early in the study period and continue over the whole study session thereby allowing for greater value added to the student’s learning.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Civil Engineering, HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Civil Engineering HNC

Ireland	£9000	year 1
EU	£13500	year 1
England UK	£9000	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9000	year 1
Scotland	£9000	year 1
Wales	£9000	year 1
Channel Islands	£9000	year 1
International	£13500	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

About University of Wales

The University of Wales (UW) is a confederal university located in Cardiff, Wales. This university was the very first to exist in Wales, and now operates a highly rated research centre, the Centre for Advanced Welsh and Celtic Studies. In addition, UW also has a centre used for studying and conferences in Gregynog, Newtown.

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