FdSc Construction

UCAS course code	K221
Institution code	C83
Duration	2 years
Course type	Full-time
Study location	City College 쫄챰뻣펄

We are a double Gold award-winning TEF college recognised for excellence in teaching and student achievement. Our supportive higher education community includes small classes, personal tuition, and dedicated, enthusiastic tutors and lecturers, delivering courses designed with employers. We offer higher national certificates (HNCs), foundation degrees and bachelor쫄챰뻣펄셲 degree top-up courses approved by the 쫄챰뻣펄. Our courses combine academic study with the practical skills and attributes needed in the modern workplace.

Course details

Year 1
Core modules

CITY1083
Domestic Construction

CITY1084
Environmental Building Science

CITY1085
Materials

CITY1086
ICT and Design

CITY1087
Construction Contractual Procedures

CITY1088
Construction and Civil Engineering Management
Final year
Core modules

CITY2082
Lean Construction

CITY2083
Site Surveying

CITY2085
Building Pathology and Construction Refurbishment Practice

CITY2086
Energy Use in Buildings

CITY2087
Project

CITY2135
Structures for Construction and Earth Architecture

The purpose of this module is to enable learners to help understand building structures and why things don't fall down. Another part of this module will introduce learners to earth structures, its history, materials and techniques of building with earth.

^{The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University쫄챰뻣펄셲 curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University쫄챰뻣펄셲 policies and requirements.}

Fees, costs and funding

As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

Tuition fee price changes

In November 2024, the UK Government announced an increase to tuition fees and maintenance support for 2025/26 academic year, setting the standard tuition fee and student maintenance loan at 짙9,535 per year and the University쫄챰뻣펄셲 tuition fees were increased to this rate.

The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced this year and in subsequent years. If the UK Government does so, the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years, which may include the fees for the 2026/2027 academic year, in line with the Student Contract and all times in line with the maximum tuition fee caps set by the Government. More information about fees and costs of studying.

How to apply

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UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.

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Progression routes

Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the 쫄챰뻣펄 at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme쫄챰뻣펄셲 progression agreement.

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Our partnership with City College 쫄챰뻣펄

The 쫄챰뻣펄 has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

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Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the 쫄챰뻣펄. You쫄챰뻣펄셪l enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you쫄챰뻣펄셪l automatically become a member of our Students쫄챰뻣펄� Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

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Studying with City College 쫄챰뻣펄

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