Construction & The Built Environment (Level 4 Higher National Certificate) (Leading to Higher National Diploma)

UK Requirements

48 UCAS Tariff points at A Level together with a minimum of 5 passes at GCSE Grade C or above, which must include Maths and English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualification; OR National Diploma in a relevant area of study (including GCSE Grade C or above in Maths and English Language or equivalent Level 2 qualification; OR University approved equivalent). Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be considered for entry. For more details visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS Tariff points + 5 OLCs (Grade 04 or above) to include Maths and English; The College reserves the right to increase the entrance criteria, based upon demand. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) may be considered for entry. For more details visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply

Further Study

Having successfully completed the HNC, students can enrol for a one year HND on dedicated pathways (which include Civil Engineering, Architecture and Surveying - Quantity Surveying) subject to meeting prescribed Level 4 module requirements. Students who complete a HND are offered second year entry to university Built Environment programmes subject to meeting university requirements. Having completed the HNC programme students may also gain Year 1 entry at university subject to meeting the universities entry criteria.

Career Prospects

This is an industry recognised qualification. In developing the programme, the Awarding Body, Pearson BTEC, have aligned content to meet requirements of a number of professional bodies, including the Institution of Civil Engineers, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building. The course will prepare you for either employment in the industry with design consultants or contractors or public authorities ; or entry onto HND, leading to degree study at university. **Students who enrol on the HNC Built Environment programme are eligible to apply for an SSE Airtricity Scholarship. Successful students who meet criteria for the award receive a bursary equal to half their course fees.