Description
Two year course
at North Hanover Street Campus
Built Environment specialism options include :
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Management
- Building Surveying
- Quantity Surveying
This course covers how buildings are planned, designed and constructed, and how these buildings exist within the environment in which they are located. First year provides a general grounding and is taken by all students with the opportunity to specialise in 2nd year (subject to demand) leading to a named HND Award in one of the above areas.
Subjects studied will depend on the specialism chosen but may include:
- Drawing & Design
- Construction Technology
- Building Services
- Construction Site Surveying
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Building Studies
- Building Materials
- Computer Aided Design
- Introduction to the Industry
- Construction Planning
The 2nd year subjects are dependant upon the specialism chosen and will be related to the specific subject area. All course materials are provided.
Download the HNC/HND Built Environment with Specialisms Course Leaflet.
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Progression Opportunities
Career
Higher Technician/Junior Management posts throughout the Built Environment/Construction sector in areas such as Architectural Technology, Quantity Surveying, Estimating, Building Surveying and Construction Management in both the public and private sector.
Study
Entry to selected Glasgow Caledonian University honours degrees at second/third year level. A student following the HND to BSc route can complete an honours degree in the same four years as a student enrolling directly on to the first year of the degree programme, but also have the flexibility to exit after one year with an HNC or after 2 years with an HND.
Entry to the third year of the degree programme is at the discretion of the Universities. The degree programmes available for third year entry are: BSc (Hons) Construction Management; BSc (Hons) Building Control; BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying; BSc (Hons) Building Surveying.
Entry Requirements
(a) One Higher Grade pass or an appropriate grouping of National Certificate units.
OR
(b) Personal Experience.
Apply Information
Fill in an application form and return it as soon as possible to the College’s Student Services Section. Your application will be acknowledged within ten working days of receipt.
It is important that you complete the application form as accurately and clearly as possible. You may also wish to include additional information to support your application.
Your completed application form will be passed to a course tutor who will consider your application and you may be asked to attend an interview.
If you are successful you will be made a formal offer of a place. An unconditional offer means that you fulfil all the immediate course entry requirements and have been accepted. A conditional offer means that you must obtain certain qualifications or examination grades before you are accepted. Guidance on how to accept or decline a place is contained in the offer letter.
If you decide to withdraw your application or if you are accepted on to more than one course, please inform the Student Services Section immediately. This will enable us to offer the places held open for you to other applicants.
Applicants who are unsuccessful will be given the opportunity to consider other options available to them and, if required, to seek advice from Student Services Staff.
If you have any questions about how to apply or wish to check on the progress of your application please contact the Student Services Section on 0141 566 6224 or email studentservices@glasgowmet.ac.uk
Applications are welcomed throughout the year. However, the earlier you apply the better your chance of a place on the course of your choice.
You may want some guidance before applying for a place on a College course. Help and support is freely available by contacting the College’s Student Services Section.
For entry onto some of our full time courses students should provide a portfolio which includes recent work relevant to their choice of course Portfolio Guidance Notes
Enrolment
Enrolment dates vary according to course requirements. If you have accepted a definite offer of a place, the Student Services Section will provide you with joining instructions giving details on when to enrol and first day attendance. These are usually sent at the beginning of August.
Induction
During your first few days at the College you will obtain more information on your course of study and the facilities on offer at College. Usually there is a Welcome Event at the beginning of each academic session. Details will be provided with joining instructions.