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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at University of Wolverhampton.
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A level
C,D
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Wolverhampton. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | E |
| Chemistry | D |
| Biology | E |
| Psychology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
Here's what University of Wolverhampton says about its Civil Engineering course.
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.
Practitioners that undertake the HNC Civil Engineering Studies course will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in theoretical and practical knowledge of civil engineering procedures and their application for the solution of real-life problems.
Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to explore further education opportunities by progressing to a Civil Engineering degree, to seek Incorporated or Chartered Civil Engineering status and to become a practitioner in the global community.
Source: University of Wolverhampton
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
School of Architecture and Built Environment
Location
University of Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Civil engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
Unknown
University of Wolverhampton student reviews
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Graduate
1 year ago
Decent , gets better every year but need home students to represent
Graduate
1 year ago
Poor , no friends or social events
Graduate
1 year ago
Wish we had more grants
Graduate
1 year ago
Back forth support with academic support but lecturer are helpful
Graduate
1 year ago
Good facilities mediocre. Poor computers
Graduate
1 year ago
Good content and well structured
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Wolverhampton
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 University of Wolverhampton 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
77%
low
Teaching on my course
77%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
76%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
68%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
64%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
60%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
58%
low
Organisation and management
58%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
56%
low
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
high
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
76%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Wolverhampton. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering at University of Wolverhampton.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Wolverhampton graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£43.8k
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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