HND Sustainable Construction Management (HNC)

Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope with and benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or through experience and aptitude. Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 48 UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in construction subjects. Typically, points can be derived from: o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or equivalent o Two AS level passes o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates, International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS points o A pass in a recognised Access course o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or employment references. Maths & English Grade C and above, or equivalent, should be held as well as basic IT skills Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate English language competence equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or higher.