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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at Newcastle College University Centre.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Maths, Engineering or Science-related subjects
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H203
Here's what Newcastle College University Centre says about its Civil Engineering course.
If you have an interest in how the world around us is designed, created and connected, this Civil Engineering course is perfect for you. Supported by CECA North East and Robertson Civil Engineering, you will focus on construction and civil engineering techniques, maths and structures, technical drawings and design and strategic management. You will be taught by civil engineers who remain active in industry and will broaden your understanding whilst developing your management and strategic thinking skills. You will have access to a soil lab, electronics lab, surveying equipment, total stations and a CAD suite to help develop your practical skills.
Source: Newcastle College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Rail and Civil Engineering
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Civil engineering
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Construction Design Project, The Construction Environment, Science and Materials, Mathematics for Construction, Civil Engineering Technology, Principles of Structural Design, Surveying, Measuring and Setting-out, Business Information Modelling.
How you will be assessed
• Practical skills developed in our real working environment at the Rail & Civil Engineering academy • Lectures & Seminars • Group Work • Collaborative Projects • Live Briefs
Newcastle College University Centre student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle College University Centre
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle College University Centre students who took the Civil Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
high
Teaching on my course
89%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
81%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
95%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
68%
low
Organisation and management
68%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
70%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
79%
low
Learning resources
79%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
68%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
20%
Engineering professionals
20%
Skilled trades occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£37k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Civil Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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