Program Overview

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Construction Management, HNC (London South East Colleges)

Overview

The HNC Construction Management covers quantity surveying, building surveying, and construction management, preparing students for technical, professional, and management roles in the sector.

Course Content

This HNC in construction management covers the design, function, construction, and statutory requirements for buildings. The hands-on course offers subjects such as construction technology and materials, building law, building conversion and adaptation, and site engineering.

Location and Duration

• Location: London South East Colleges - Orpington Campus
• Duration: 2 years part-time

Start Month

• September

Fees Information

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  • Home* | N/A | £4,625 per year | N/A

What You Will Study

Part-time

• Year 1:
  • Building Law and Contract Administration (15 credits)
  • Project Evaluation and Design (15 credits)
  • Construction Technology & Environmental Design (15 credits)
  • Construction Technology and Materials (15 credits)
  • Management Principles (15 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Project (15 credits)
  • Assessment and Management of Risk (15 credits)
  • Construction Economics & Finance (15 credits)
  • Construction Management (15 credits)
  • Site Engineering and Surveying (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• 48 UCAS Tariff points from an IT subject or relevant subject
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment - Merit or Distinction
• In addition, you will need:
  • GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C
• Equivalent qualifications may be considered
• Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview
• Applicants will also be required to be working in relevant employment

How You Will Learn

Teaching

• Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study
• Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups
• You will also be able to meet your personal tutor
• Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials

Class Sizes

• Class sizes vary by module
• Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups
• This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees
• All students will have opportunities for 1-to-1 time with their tutors

Overall Workload

• If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job
• For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying
• Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits
• These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively
• If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully

Assessment

• You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section
• Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade
• Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade

Feedback Summary

• We aim to provide feedback on assignments taken at the college and to release examination results within 15 working days

Dates and Timetables

• The academic year runs from September to June
• Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started
• For any queries, please email

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  • Home* | N/A | £4,625 per year | N/A

Other Costs

• You will be required to cover the cost of:
  • Text books
  • Travel to other sites - Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student
  • Library Fees and Fines - Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any Library Fees and Fines applicable
  • Printing and photocopying - The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning are payable by the student
  • Graduation ceremonies - It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by the student

Scholarships and Bursaries

• We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries
• The Greenwich Bursary
  • This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria

Financial Support

• We want your time at university to be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress, so planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns
• We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

• We want you to make the most of your time with us
• You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre
• Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics
• If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this

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