Civil Engineering

New College Durham
Undergraduate HNC Part-time 1 Year Civil engineering

About this course

This HNC in Civil Engineering can lead to Graduate Member status with the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Civil engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of civil and mining engineering structures.

You will attend the University Centre one day per week and will study key areas such as Science and Materials, Civil Engineering Technology, The Construction Environment and Principles of Structural Design.

You will also be expected to conduct additional directed and independent study to complete the programme.

This course can also be completed as part of a Higher Apprenticeship. Please indicate at application/interview stage if this is a requirement of your employer.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2129 Engineering professionals
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
2121 Civil engineers
3115 Quality assurance technicians
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Durham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Civil engineering