Applicants must satisfy the Ulster University General Entrance Requirements as specified in the University General Regulations and at least one of the following:

1. A minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (approved equivalents can be found at www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements), and either:

• a) A minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points for full-time study or 56 UCAS points for part-time and to include at least one specified subject at Grade D or above at GCE A Level from the following list: Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science, Geography or ICT. If a student does not have one of the subjects stated please contact the course director to discuss alternative options.

• b) A Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or National Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Engineering with minimum Merit, Pass, Pass; or
• c) A minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points for full time with a combination of A Level and/or BTEC Level 3 awards. The subject requirement must be met either through the A Level or the BTEC award (see a and b above).
• Please note that other Level 3 Qualifications including OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical combinations do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this course and will be accepted as grade only when presented with A levels in the required subject(s).
• Irish Leaving Certificate: a minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points with four subjects at Higher Level, including one subject at H3 from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. Must include English and Maths at min grade H6 or O4.
• Scottish Highers: a minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points to include one B from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Scottish Advanced Highers: a minimum tariff of 64 UCAS points to include one subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography or a Technology or Engineering subject. Plus GCSE Maths and English at grade C or 4 and above.
• Evidence of an ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior experiential learning which must be submitted in accordance with the College Policy Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) Higher Education Process available on the college website. Plus a minimum of three passes at GCSE Grade C or 4 and above, which must include Mathematics and English Language (or approved equivalents: see 1 above).
• Minimum 45% in approved Access to HE Diploma course in Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering.
• International students must also refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/globa... pply/entry-requirements for entry requirements.

Course International Entry Requirements:

International students (for whom English is not their first language), must demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test. Trinity ISE - Pass at Level 3 also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Assessment will be carried out via a variety of assessment methods. These will include: coursework assignments and end-of-module examinations as well as group activities and professional presentations. You will also be assessed in the workplace as part of your industrial placement.

On successful completion of this course and to the required standard, students can apply for entry to Year 2 of several Ulster University honours degree programmes including the following:

• BSc Hons Construction Engineering & Management

• BSc Hons Building Surveying

2025/26 fees:

Full-time tuition fees £2,800 (payable for each year)

£285 per 20-credit module

£570 for 40-credit Work-based Learning Module

International Student Fees

2025/26 fees:

Full Times: £6,500 per year

Other Fees Associated with the Course

CSR card (reduced fee for students - £35).

Students may be required to purchase steel toe-capped boots for the purpose of attending site visits.

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

Course Additional Information The course subjects form a broad basis for Construction Engineering. Subjects include Digital Construction to incorporate CADD and BIM, Measurement, Law and Contract, Project Management and Surveying Technology. These modules will be enhanced by supplementary modules in Mathematics, Structures, Materials and Comfort. A Group project will form an integral part of the assessment where students will take a chosen project from inception through to completion, combining all their studies into a current construction project.