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Ulster University Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying - HLA

Level 5
Part-Time
25/26
EXC50046HLA
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Overview

This course is designed to prepare you for many careers in Construction Engineering and Surveying - Building, Land and Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Site Engineering. You will have a holistic approach to all areas of construction through gaining cutting edge technical skills and knowledge necessary for the modern digital Construction Industry. It will provide you with specific practical and professional skills, analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communications. On completion of this course, students may progress to an Honours Degree top-up in Construction, or commence employment / self-employment with a wide and varied knowledge throughout all aspects of the construction Industry.

This Foundation Degree offers a wide range of modules including Law, Computer Aided Design CAD, Site Management and Surveying. These modules equip students for careers in Site Engineering, Project Management, Site Surveying and Architectural Design. This Foundation Degree gives students a broad insight into many job roles within the Construction industry.

The programme also involves construction site visits, guest speakers, specialist workshops and field surveys using Drone and GPS/GIS technologies.

The course of study also includes a work-based learning module giving you the opportunity to develop your professional skills in the workplace.

As a Higher Level Apprentice you will study these modules over three years (two semesters per year). All modules are mandatory.

  • Construction Technology 1
  • Mathematics and Structures
  • Digital Construction
  • Surveying Technology
  • Materials and Comfort
  • Construction Measurement 1
  • Construction Measurement 2
  • Construction Management
  • Construction Technology 2
  • Year 3
  • Project Management
  • Work Based Learning
  • No optional modules available

Applicants must satisfy the Ulster University General Entrance Requirements as specified in the University General Regulations and at least one of the following:

  1. A minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (approved equivalents can be found at www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements), and either:

a) A minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for part-time study to include at least one specified subject at Grade D or above at GCE A Level from the following list: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science, Geography or ICT.

b) A Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or National Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Engineering with minimum Merit, Pass, Pass; or

c) A minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for full time with a combination of A Level and/or BTEC Level 3 awards. The subject requirement must be met either through the A Level or the BTEC award (see a and b above).

Please note that other Level 3 Qualifications including OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical combinations do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this course and will be accepted as grade only when presented with A levels in the required subject(s).

  1. Irish Leaving Certificate: a minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points for part time with four subjects at Higher Level, including one subject at H3 from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. Must include English and Maths at min grade H6 or O4.
  1. Scottish Highers: a minimum tariff of 56 UCAS points to include one B from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Scottish Advanced Highers: a minimum tariff 56 UCAS points to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C or 4 and above.
  1. Evidence of an ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning which must be submitted in accordance with the College Policy Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Higher Education Process available on the college website. Plus a minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (or approved equivalents: see 1 above).
  1. Minimum 45% in approved Access to HE Diploma course in Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering.
  1. International students must also refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/globa... pply/entry-requirements for entry requirements.

Applicants whose Level 3 subject choices do not fully meet the requirements outlined above are encouraged to contact the college directly to review their options

To be eligible to commence study on the HLA Pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a construction-related sector.

Assessment will be carried out via a variety of assessment methods. These will include: coursework assignments and end-of-module examinations as well as group activities and professional presentations. You will also be assessed in the workplace as part of your industrial placement.

On successful completion of this course and to the required standard, students can apply for entry to Year 2 of several Ulster University honours degree programmes including the following:

  • BSc Hons Construction Engineering & Management
  • BSc Hons Building Surveying


25/26 course fee

HLA N/A

Higher Level Apprentices must be employed in the construction sector

Other Fees Associated with the course

CSR card (reduced fee for students - £35).

Students may be required to purchase steel toe-capped boots for the purpose of attending site visits.

During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year

Course Additional Information The course subjects form a broad basis for Construction Engineering. Subjects include Digital Construction to incorporate CADD and BIM, Measurement, Law and Contract, Project Management and Surveying Technology. These modules will be enhanced by supplementary modules in Mathematics, Structures, Materials and Comfort. A Group project will form an integral part of the assessment where students will take a chosen project from inception through to completion, combining all their studies into a current construction project.

6 Available Sessions

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)

Part-Time

P5046EP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

08/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Fiona.Laird@swc.ac.uk, Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen (Tech & Skills)

Part-Time

P5046EP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

08/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Fiona.Laird@swc.ac.uk, Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enrolment is currently closed

Omagh

Part-Time

P5046OP10B

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

09/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk, Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Omagh

Part-Time

P5046OP10B

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

09/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Linda.Clarke@swc.ac.uk, Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enrolment is currently closed

Dungannon

Part-Time

P5046DP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

11/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk, Richard.Dougan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Dungannon

Part-Time

P5046DP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

13

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

25/26

Academic Year

11/09/2025

Start Date

09:00-22:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Noreen.McGirr@swc.ac.uk, Richard.Dougan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee N/A

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enrolment is currently closed

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