Civil Engineering (Higher National Certificate) - HNC
Liverpool John Moores University
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Completing the HNC Civil Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University is the first step towards an exciting and interesting career in civil engineering, with progression routes onto BEng/MEng degrees.Teaching on the course is via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions and site visits, combined with your own research using our Library and the WebWhile there is no sandwich option with this programme, it is highly related to the work environment and ...Read more

Completing the HNC Civil Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University is the first step towards an exciting and interesting career in civil engineering, with progression routes onto BEng/MEng degrees.Teaching on the course is via a combination of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions and site visits, combined with your own research using our Library and the WebWhile there is no sandwich option with this programme, it is highly related to the work environment and you will develop the necessary skills base required by industryYou will be assigned a personal tutor who can provide one-to-one guidance and advice on course-related issues and PDPOur Industry Unit and World of Work Careers Centre can help you identify and secure professional employmentOpportunity to progress onto a number of related degree courses within the Faculty of Engineering and TechnologyStart date: SeptemberStudy mode: Full-timeCourse duration: 1 year

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WUSCA ranking:
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18/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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41st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
76th
What students say
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Kieran
04 Mar 25

Parking is a bit of a problem but that is understandable considering it is in Liverpool. Great facilities catering for everyone and inclusive support is great. I myself am not..Read more

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Harry
04 Mar 25

I think we could have more interaction with personal tutors etc. but overall a really clean and safe environment which makes us comfortable enough to thrive..Read more

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A level:

CDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

English and Maths GCSE Equivalences accepted: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number" Grades / Points required

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

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Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£18,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£18,250 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Civil Engineering reviews

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K
Kieran
04 Mar 25
Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Parking is a bit of a problem but that is understandable considering it is in Liverpool. Great facilities catering for everyone and inclusive support is great. I myself am not...
Read more
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Harry
04 Mar 25
Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
I think we could have more interaction with personal tutors etc. but overall a really clean and safe environment which makes us comfortable enough to thrive...
Read more
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Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool John Moores University , Liverpool

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a pioneering, modern civic university....

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Liverpool John Moores University
3 Byrom Street Liverpool L3 3AF United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moorfields  0.2 miles away
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