6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.
GCSE and equivalents
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:
Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
A Levels
Minimum number of A Levels required: 1
Is general studies acceptable? Yes
Average A Level offer: CDD
Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
T Levels
80 UCAS tariff points from relevant subjects. Please contact the Faculty for further information.
BTEC qualifications
National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 80 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications
The HNC Construction and Property at Liverpool John Moores University is a highly vocational course, offering direct progression onto Level 5 of a range of full honours degrees in the School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment.
Additional course costs
There are usually no costs associated with local field trips and site visits. Residential field trips and student exchange visits will incur costs including in country travel and/or flights plus accommodation costs.
All HNC students will study the following core subject areas:
Built Environment Practice
Construction Technology
Design and Environmental Procedures
Integrative Project
Built Environment Law, Health and Safety
HNC students will also select one of the following degree pathway option modules:
Construction Management Practice (Construction Management pathway)
Design and Specification
(Architectural Technology and Building Surveying pathways)
Measurement and Costing (Quantity Surveying pathway)
Valuation (Real Estate pathway)
Towards the end of semester one students then select one discipline specific option module, completed during semester two.
The option modules are tailored to provide the students with the knowledge required to progress to their chosen degree pathway, as follows:
Construction Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Construction Management Practice to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree. This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) and will lead to a varied career in the industry where you will be concerned with the cost and production requirements of buildings within a framework of construction site management and health and safety legislation.
Quantity Surveying Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Measurement and Costing to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree. This degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career as a quantity surveyor where you will working with clients, contractors or professional practices on construction projects in UK and further afield.
Building Surveying / Architectural Technology Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Design and Specification to facilitate progression to either BSc (Hons) Building Surveying or BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology degree. Building Surveying degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career as a building surveyor where you will be inspecting and surveying existing buildings and providing advice on building defects and specification of remedial work. The Architectural Technology degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and will lead directly to a career as an architectural technologist where you will combine an aptitude for design with technical knowledge and IT skills to produce detailed design proposals and architectural drawings.
NB: BSc Building Surveying and BSc Architectural Technology offered as full-time degrees only
Real Estate Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Valuation to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Real Estate degree. This degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career in real estate management and business where you gain employment across a wide range of property based organisations including local surveying practices, property developers and multinational companies managing property portfolios.
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Level 4
Core modules
Built Environment Practice
Construction Technology and Materials
Design and Environmental Procedures
Integrative Project
Law and Health & Safety for the Built Environment
Optional modules
Design and Specification
Measurement and Costing
Valuation
Construction Management Practice
Students completing the HNC have secured roles as Surveying Technicians working with both small and large contractors and practices in all aspects of construction, including new build, refurbishment, housing and the commercial sector.
Others follow careers in property-related disciplines ranging from contract management and building maintenance to property management and estate agency.
The HNC can also lead to further studies, allowing Level 5 entry (if entry level criteria are achieved) onto a range of LJMU Built Environment degree programmes which can lead to graduate entry employment in a range of disciplines including Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Architectural Technology and Architectural Engineering.
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