Entry to the BSc Honours Top-Up programme requires applicants to have successfully completed a Foundation Degree (or other relevant Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma) in a Construction related discipline, qualifications deemed equivalent, or by the college’s policy relating to APL. Students must also hold GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above. (Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are also accepted).

Course International Entry Requirements:

Any applicant whose first language is not English or who has not achieved a grade C in a recent GCSE in English Language should demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test.

Assessment of core modules will be by a combination of Course Work, Professional Report(s), Presentation(s) and Examinations.

*The minimum overall pass mark of 40% is required to be achieved in all modules.

Upon successful completion of the BSc Hons in Construction Engineering & Management programme graduates may consider entering into employment within the construction industry or continuing to study by applying for a place on a post-graduate programme i.e. MSc.

South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to The Open University validated awards. The Open University regulations can be found here. You can also download the full programme specification here.

*The fees quoted are payable for each year.

Tuition Fees:

2024/25 fees

£4,750 full time

£310 per 20 credit module

£620 for 40-credit Work Based Learning Module


International student fees £9,500 p.a.

Other fees associated with the course:

During your course you may be required to purchase course textbooks and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 per year.

For 24/25 and 2025/26 fees, please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy on the College website