Building Surveying, HNC (London South East Colleges)
This HNC in building surveying helps you understand the design, function and construction of buildings for advanced job opportunities in the construction industry.
HNC Building Surveying will provide you with in-depth knowledge of the design, function, construction and statutory requirements for buildings. Modules include project evaluation and design, construction technology, building conversion and adaptation, design history, site engineering and surveying. These topics lay the groundwork for careers as a quantity surveyor, architectural technician, building surveyor or site manager.
The course combines a high level of academic study with practical elements and allows you to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Building, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists.
Duration
2 years part-time
Start month
September
Fees information
For fee information related to this course, please see fees section below
What you should know about this course
What you will study
London South East Colleges (LSEC)
The course is offered by one of the university's partner colleges.
London South East Colleges (LSEC) has a dedicated University Centre offering university students small class sizes, flexible learning, and high-quality teaching.
Entry requirements
- GCSEs - grades A*-C, 9 - 4 in English and maths
- A minimum of 48 UCAS points
- Construction and the Built Environment Level 3 Extended Diploma - Merit or Distinction
- We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements
- Applicants with BTEC ND/NC or degrees in other areas will be considered
- Mature applicants over 21 years of age with relevant industrial experience
- In addition to the above, applicants wishing to enter the programme will be expected to be in relevant employment and will be required to attend an interview with the teaching staff
- We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements
If you do not have the above UCAS/GCSE requirements but you are a mature student, have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on case to case basis.
Additional Entry Requirement
Please contact HE@lsec.ac.uk or 020 3954 4000.
For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.
You can also read our admissions policy.
Available to overseas students?
No
Can I use Prior Learning?
Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.
How you will learn
Teaching
Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.
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
Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.
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
University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date. Examination results will be available within 28 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 HE@lsec.ac.uk.
Fees and funding
Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. 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.
| Full time | Part time | Distance learning | |
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| Home | N/A | £3,995 per year | N/A |
Funding your study
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.
Other costs
Information coming soon.
For any queries, please call 020 8331 9000.
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.
You can also participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange course to spend a year abroad. Benefit from international experience and develop proficiency in a European language.
Do you provide employability services?
Information coming soon.
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