Construction HNC
London South Bank University
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

1 year

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

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Traditionally reserved as a part time course the Higher National Certificate in Construction is now available as a one year full time programme. As a qualification that is recognised by industry full time students would attain the HNC after one year and then be able to gain advanced entry on to the relevant degree subject to grades. This is particularly useful for applicants that wish to gain an industry recognised qualification after one year of study and for applicants who may not meet the ...Read more

Traditionally reserved as a part time course the Higher National Certificate in Construction is now available as a one year full time programme. As a qualification that is recognised by industry full time students would attain the HNC after one year and then be able to gain advanced entry on to the relevant degree subject to grades. This is particularly useful for applicants that wish to gain an industry recognised qualification after one year of study and for applicants who may not meet the full criteria for the BSc (Hons) programmes.Applications may also be considered from those with significant relevant industrial experience.

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WUSCA ranking:
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85/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
114th
What students say
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Beth
13 Feb 24

Best - Lecturers and course leads to be very understanding, friendly and approachable to especially when i had an issue. - The wide range of free site visits available to..Read more

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Paul
10 Jan 23

Some outdated buildings and there could be more student facilities and better sign posting to these..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

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64 UCAS Tariff points from A levels

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64 UCAS Tariff from an Access to HE Diploma

64 UCAS Tariff points from BTEC

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Beth
13 Feb 24
Construction HNC
Best - Lecturers and course leads to be very understanding, friendly and approachable to especially when i had an issue. - The wide range of free site visits available to...
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Paul
10 Jan 23
Construction HNC
Some outdated buildings and there could be more student facilities and better sign posting to these...
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

Study in the heart of London with London South Bank University (LSBU) – an institute that empowers students to lead their story,...

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London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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