Construction

City College Plymouth
Undergraduate FdSc Full-time 2 Years Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

The construction industry is of considerable economic and strategic importance across the UK, and the construction process is complex, starting with design and planning through production to ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. The course is designed for those who are already working in, or aspiring to work in, the construction industry in a range of roles including Site Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors and Architectural Technologists. You will study a wide range of topics from mathematics to domestic and large scale construction though a mix of lectures, practical work and fieldwork. Lecturers on this course include professionally qualified and experienced Architects, Engineers and Project Managers; so you can be assured of gaining an industry-relevant, employment-focused qualification.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
2122 Mechanical engineers
2126 Aerospace engineers
1122 Production managers and directors in construction
2121 Civil engineers
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Plymouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction