Building & Civil Engineering (HE)
Delivered from the Maidstone Campus in Kent, MidKent College's Foundation and Top-up Degrees in Building & Civil Engineering all start in September. It is also possible for students to accelerate their studies in order to complete these courses early to enable them to take on trainee or technician posts in their chosen profession.
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MidKent College's BSc (Hons) in Construction is a 'top-up' stage of the Foundation Degree in Construction (see below) and can be studied full-time over 1 year or part-time over one-and-a-half years.
Much of the learning is research based with independant and guided study. Lectures will be supplemented with tutorial/workshop support.
How will I be assessed?
Through coursework comprising case studies and essays with an end examination to assess understanding. A dissertation will be a central assessment component.
What will I learn?
Units include:
Building Construction Tendering & Estimating Urban Development & Sustainability Law & Contract Building Technology Refurbishment Maintenance & Adaption Economics & Financial StudiesWhat may it lead to?
The course will give designated letters (BSc Hons) and give exemption for the academic requirement for corporate membership of CIOB and a route to professional membership of other institutions.
For full details, including entry requirements, view our
Higher Education Course Guide
APPLY THROUGH UCAS (Code: K222:M)
Our Foundation Degree in Construction is a vocational degree with a major focus on introducing students into the construction profession. Students will be offered work placements as part of the programme. A planned and considered curriculum ensures graduates will be able to make an effective contribution to employment in the construction sector.
This course can be studied full-time over 2 years, or part-time over 3 years.
How will I be assessed?
Through ongoing coursework. Tests and examinations will be given on some modules. The Industrial Applications modules will be assessed where appropriate in conjunction with work-based projects.
What will I learn?
Core and optional units include:
Introduction to Construction Science & Materials Analytical Methods Industrial Applications IT Applications QS Practice The Urban EnvironmentWhat may it lead to?
Students will be able to progress and gain part exemption towards an Honours course and qualify for membership of relevant professional institutions. Successful completion could also lead to employment with local or national contractors as a technician, site manager, contracts manager, contractor's surveyor, buyer, planner, estimator, or site engineer. You may also move into employment with general practice surveyors, quantity surveyors and architectural practices.
For full details, including entry requirements, view our
Higher Education Course Guide
APPLY THROUGH UCAS (Code: K220:M)
Our Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering is a vocational degree with a major focus on introducing students into the civil engineering profession. Students will be offered work placements as part of the programme. A planned and considered curriculum ensures graduates will be able to make an effective contribution to employment in the civil engineering or construction sector.
This course can be studied full-time over 2 years, or part-time over 3 years.
How will I be assessed?
Through ongoing coursework. Tests and examinations will be given on some modules. The Industrial Applications modules will be assessed where appropriate in conjunction with work-based projects.
What will I learn?
Core and optional units include:
Introduction to Civil Engineering Science & Materials Analytical Methods Industrial Applications Geology & Soil Mechanics Fluids & Hydraulics Advanced SurveyingWhat may it lead to?
Students will be able to progress and gain part exemption towards an Honours course and qualify for membership of relevant professional institutions. Successful completion could also lead to employment with local or national contractors or consultants as a technician, or in middle-management or professional roles in civil engineering management, structural design, highways and maintenance, local authorities, and utilities industries.
For full details, including entry requirements, view our
Higher Education Course Guide
APPLY THROUGH UCAS (Code: H200:M)
Other part-time higher education (HE) courses in Building & Civil Engineering include:
HNC in Construction Foundation Degree in Construction(HNC Conversion) HNC in Civil Engineering Foundation Degree in Civil Engineering(HNC Conversion) HNC in Building Services Engineering(CIBSE Approved) HNC in Housing StudiesFor more details, please call the
Course Information Line on 01634 402020.