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UndergraduateHigher National Certificate

Civil Engineering

University of Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, England
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2 yearsDuration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Wolverhampton, the HNC Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Wolverhampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. The HNC Civil Engineering Studies course is intended as your first step towards becoming a Professional Engineering Technician. Engineering Technicians are concerned with the solution of different types of engineering problems using proven techniques and theories. Engineering Technicians are equipped to carry out supervisory and technical roles within industrial and public organisations, and are competent to apply their skills within defined fields of technology. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 91% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Structural Analysis and Design
Construction Materials and Testing
Surveying and Levelling
Hydraulics and Water Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering Principles
Building Information Modelling
Civil Engineering Project
Professional Practice and Technician Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CD

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£33,900

Home Student Fee

£12,858

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Wolverhampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£36,000
3 years£24,000£31,000£40,000
5 years£32,000£40,000£48,000

UK subject average: £35,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£35,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 13% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£35,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
6%Studying
8%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of Wolverhampton

University of Wolverhampton offers Civil Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#79UK Ranking
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