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Foundation Degree
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Foundation Degree
Millfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Overview
The Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying (Validated by Ulster University) is designed for students who are interested in a career in the construction industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects and/or to progress to higher academic study. This course focuses on the principles and technical aspects of building design and construction. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, practical and written examination and includes a 400-hour work placement period in the second year of the course which students must source and secure. Note students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.
Depending on successful completion and grade achieved, progression is by articulation to the second year of Ulster University’s BSc Hons Construction Engineering and Management or BSc Hons in Building Surveying with a further two years of study required. Alternatively, you can undertake further study for a degree in another construction-related discipline or progress to employment within the construction industry.
Key areas of study:
Construction Technology
Surveying Technology
Digital Construction
Mathematics and Structures
Material and Comfort
Construction Measurement
Construction Management
Project Development
Structures
Supervised Work Based Learning (Placement)
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS 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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points to include at least one science / technical subject at Grade D or above at GCE A Level
Minimum 45% in approved Access to HE Diploma course. Alternative qualifications deemed to be appropriate by the University or Evidence of an ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.
A minimum of 5 passes at GCSE Grade C or above, including GCSE English Language (or Level 2 Essential Skills Communication) and Mathematics grade C or University-approved equivalent
A BTEC National Diploma in Construction with minimum Merit, Merit
Students living in
England
£3,050 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£2,765 per year
Students from International
Academic period 2020: Tuition Fee = £2765.00 Fees are payable annually.
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