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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K221
Here's what City College Plymouth says about its Construction course.
The construction industry is of considerable economic and strategic importance across the UK, and the construction process is complex, starting with design and planning through production to ongoing maintenance and refurbishment. The course is designed for those who are already working in, or aspiring to work in, the construction industry in a range of roles including Site Managers, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Building Surveyors and Architectural Technologists. You will study a wide range of topics from mathematics to domestic and large scale construction though a mix of lectures, practical work and fieldwork. Lecturers on this course include professionally qualified and experienced Architects, Engineers and Project Managers; so you can be assured of gaining an industry-relevant, employment-focused qualification.
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Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Department
Technology, Marine and Renewables
Location
Main Site | Plymouth
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Construction
• Construction management
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,680 per year |
| Scotland | £7,680 per year |
| Wales | £7,680 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| Channel Islands | £7,680 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,680 per year |
| International | £9,450 per year |
The modules you will study
The course includes the following subjects: Year 1, Domestic Construction, Environmental Building Science, Materials, ICT and Design, Construction Contractual Procedures, Construction and Civil Engineering Management. Year 2, Lean Construction, Site Surveying, Structures for Construction, Building Pathology and Construction Refurbishment Practice, Energy Use in Building, Project.
How you will be assessed
Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework, in-class assessments, presentations and examinations.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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