Construction Engineering with Surveying - Foundation Degree
Course Type
Higher Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Start & End Date
14 September 2026
8 June 2029
Days
Mon
Time
09:00-21:00
Location
Coleraine
Interview Required
Yes
The Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying (validated by Ulster University) is designed for students who are interested in a career in the construction industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects and/or to progress to higher academic study. This course focuses on the principles and technical aspects of building design and construction.
Key areas of study:
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
Assessment is by a combination of coursework, practical and written examination and includes a 400-hour work placement period in the third year of the course which students must source and secure. Students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.
Depending on successful completion and grade achieved, progression is by articulation to the second year of Ulster University’s BSc Hons Construction Engineering and Management or BSc Hons in Building Surveying. Alternatively, you can undertake further study for a degree in another construction-related discipline or progress to employment within the construction industry. There is also the option of studying a 'top up' degree course at a FE college.
Applicants must satisfy the Ulster University General Entrance Requirements as specified in the University General Regulations and at least one of the following:
OR
OR
International students must also refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/entry-requirements for entry requirements.
NOTE: Entry requirements are to be confirmed.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £1269 | £725 |
| Year 2 | £1269 | £725 |
| Year 3 | £1269 | £725 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
The Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying (validated by Ulster University) is designed for students who are interested in a career in the construction industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects and/or to progress to higher academic study. This course focuses on the principles and technical aspects of building design and construction.
Key areas of study:
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
Assessment is by a combination of coursework, practical and written examination and includes a 400-hour work placement period in the third year of the course which students must source and secure. Students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider.
Depending on successful completion and grade achieved, progression is by articulation to the second year of Ulster University’s BSc Hons Construction Engineering and Management or BSc Hons in Building Surveying. Alternatively, you can undertake further study for a degree in another construction-related discipline or progress to employment within the construction industry. There is also the option of studying a 'top up' degree course at a FE college.
Applicants must satisfy the Ulster University General Entrance Requirements as specified in the University General Regulations and at least one of the following:
OR
OR
International students must also refer to https://www.ulster.ac.uk/global/apply/entry-requirements for entry requirements.
NOTE: Entry requirements are to be confirmed.
Where students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions. APEL applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before the start date of the programme. More details can be found in the APEL Policy.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £1269 | £725 |
| Year 2 | £1269 | £725 |
| Year 3 | £1269 | £725 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
Payment of fees must be arranged prior to course commencement and at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Fees for subsequent years (Year 2 and/or Year 3) may be subject to change due to annual increases in awarding body charges, such as registration or examination fees.
Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer, you must upload an approved Employer Consent Form to the online admissions portal.
Payment Options
You can pay your fees in full by cash, cheque, credit/debit card, direct debit payment or via a Student Loan. For further details visit our fees and funding page.
Contact Details
Student Loan Queries
T: 028 9085 5048
E: studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
Funding Options including Scholarships
There are several funds available to help with costs related to your course such as grants and scholarships. For further details visit our student finance page.
Additional Mandatory Costs
Additional mandatory costs are essential expenses which are required in order to complete your course. These costs are separate from, and in addition to, any course tuition fees. Most courses do not have any additional mandatory costs. Examples of additional mandatory costs includes trips which are included as a component of your course, essential textbooks which are not available from our learning resource centres, essential equipment which is not provided by the College, professional memberships which are linked directly to the course.
These costs do not include stationery materials or items which a student may choose to purchase, personal computer equipment or software or additional textbooks or journals, memberships of professional bodies not essential for your course. Many students will choose to purchase their own equipment and materials during their course, these are not mandatory costs. For most courses, equipment and materials will be provided by the College.