HNC Architectural Technology (Part Time)
Entry level
40 points minimum from either 6-unit or 3-unit awards plus four GCSE/GCE O Levels (Grade C or above) including Mathematics and English or, BTEC/Edexcel Advanced GNVQ or National Certificate/Diploma in a Building/Construction related discipline, or, relevant Access course; or other qualifications which are considered to be equivalent of the above.
Students may be admitted on the basis of relevant experience rather than standard qualifications.
Career opportunities
As a part-time student you're expected to already be employed within the construction industry.
Course overview
The HNC Architectural Technology course at Southampton Solent University is a nationally recognised qualification which will prepare you for a higher technician role within the architectural technology sector of the construction industry.
Highly regarded by local employers, this vocational qualification will help you to develop a sound understanding of the essential position of science and technology to the design, production, and performance of buildings.
You'll be introduced to themes in design principles and health and safety and to the skills required to evaluate and apply a range of design and technological solutions used in the construction industry.
Your 'learning by doing' helps to maintain our high success rate for student employability, and you'll be assessed through work-based assignments as well as exams.
We have a long track record of successfully delivering Higher National Built Environment courses. Our approachable, experienced staff strive to ensure that your learning fits in accordance with the rigorous BTEC/Edexel guidelines.
This HNC provides an academic platform to enter a number of post HNC courses, such as full or part time degrees, or the Engineering Council Part II exams.
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Professional accreditation
The standard BTEC programme was developed by BTEC in full consultation with all the relevant professional bodies.
Course content
Year 1
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Construction Technology and Surveying
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Architectural Drawing and Visual Communication
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Construction Science and Materials
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Architectural Design Principles.
Year 2
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Industry Applications
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Law
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Higher Nationals Group Project
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Health and Safety Assessment.
Assessment
Assessment methods include coursework assignments, design/drawing portfolios, portfolios of evidence, case study analysis and examinations.
Attendance
HNC Year 1: Wednesdays 9am to 6-7pm
HNC Year 2: Thursdays 9am to 5pm
Fees
Fees for the 2011/12 academic year are:
£1,375 pa for UK and EU students or £565 per 20 point unit. Overseas students please contact the faculty for details of fees. Students also pay an Edexcel Registration fee, contact the faculty office for details
Further information
At the last teaching quality assessment, courses within our Construction suite scored 22/24.