Civil Engineering HNC
University of South Wales
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Pontypridd

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Pontypridd

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Our HNC in Civil Engineering is a vocational higher education qualification, equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The HNC Civil Engineering course focuses on equipping you with the practical and personal skills needed for the workplace. The Civil Engineering course is designed to broaden your work based skills with the view of working towards a Senior Technician position within the profession or further study at degree level. You’ll develop an appreciation of engineering ...Read more

Our HNC in Civil Engineering is a vocational higher education qualification, equivalent to the first year of a university degree. The HNC Civil Engineering course focuses on equipping you with the practical and personal skills needed for the workplace. The Civil Engineering course is designed to broaden your work based skills with the view of working towards a Senior Technician position within the profession or further study at degree level. You’ll develop an appreciation of engineering principles, IT and personal skills, and the ability to apply them through the medium of design and project work.Our Civil Engineering courses are designed to ensure you are highly employable and a valuable addition to the industry. The areas you will study include all the subjects necessary to meet the expectations of employers, preparing you for a career in this challenging and rewarding field. Project modules are based on ‘live’ schemes, supported by guest lectures from professional engineers and, where appropriate, field courses are included to consolidate the knowledge gained in class and help you apply it in real-life situations.This Civil Engineering course is based at Treforest. USW Treforest is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the warm and friendly welcome and community atmosphere, as well as the convenience of living and studying in the same place.From listed buildings to new, modern structures, Treforest reflects the University’s history and its ambitions. Here you will find everything you need in one place - halls of residence, the library and sport centre, cafes and bars to eat and drink, and friends to spend time with.

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95th
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22 Nov 24

The lab facilities are great, the technicians and lecturers have made the lab welcoming and staff are happy to answer all questions. The canteen is fantastic and offers a great..Read more

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Cynthia
13 Feb 24

I will start with the worse aspect which is inevitable if you live in the University accommodation. The fact that the university has such a hilly terrain is tiring. It would help..Read more

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andThree GCSEs at grade C or above, including Mathematics and English language

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SR
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22 Nov 24
MSc Civil Engineering
The lab facilities are great, the technicians and lecturers have made the lab welcoming and staff are happy to answer all questions. The canteen is fantastic and offers a great...
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Cynthia
13 Feb 24
MSc Civil Engineering
I will start with the worse aspect which is inevitable if you live in the University accommodation. The fact that the university has such a hilly terrain is tiring. It would help...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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