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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 5
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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Higher Apprenticeship at Level 5
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
Select a subject
Overview
If you have completed A Level or equivalent you may be interested in a Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA). It offers you the opportunity to study and gain a recognised Higher Level Qualification whilst in paid employment. For more information visit the nidirect website and apprenticeships explained.
Civil Engineers play a vital role in the planning, design and construction of the infrastructure which is fundamental to the economic wellbeing of a region or country. Civil Engineers, therefore, have very wide career opportunities and are employed for their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness.
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE).*
This is a full time Foundation Degree programme offered by Belfast Met in collaboration with Ulster University. The course is designed for people who wish to progress to study a degree in civil engineering or are interested in a career in the construction/civil engineering industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects.
Modules of study include:
Exam type
A levelA level:
CC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
C Grades / Points required
Irish Leaving Certificate - Higher Level:
3333 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
M Grades / Points required
At A Level, a minimum tariff of 64 points, to include Grades CC including Mathematics and one other technical subject, together with a minimum of five passes at GCSE Grade C or above, which must include English Language (Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Communication accepted as equivalent) and Mathematics (Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy is not accepted as equivalent).
Scottish Highers: Grades BBCC to include Mathematics and a relevant Science subject. If English and Physics are not offered at Higher Level a minimum of a Grade 3 at Standard/ Grade C at Intermediate Level 2 is required.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access Course: A minimum of 55% average in a relevant discipline, including Mathematics and relevant Science units (Level 3).
A mixture of A Levels / BTEC Subsidiary in a relevant area of study (Engineering or Construction) where they meet a minimum tariff of 64 points. The BTEC qualification must include mathematics units (Maths, Engineering Maths and/ or Further Maths) at minimum grade Merit(s) plus GCSE English Language (or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Communication) and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate: A minimum of five subjects including grades 3333 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a relevant Science subject. If English and Physics are not offered at Higher Level, a minimum of a Grade 3 at Ordinary Level is required.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (18 units) in a relevant discipline, with a Merit or above in at least half of the units taken (relevant units will be specified) and Passes in the remaining units, plus GCSE English Language (or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Communication) and Mathematics at Grade C or above.
Students living in
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£2,905 per year
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The fees for 2024 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
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