HNC Architectural Technology (Part Time)

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.

Professional accreditation

The standard BTEC programme was developed by BTEC in full consultation with all the relevant professional bodies.

Course content

Year 1

• Construction Technology and Surveying
• Architectural Drawing and Visual Communication
• Construction Science and Materials
• Architectural Design Principles.

Year 2

• Industry Applications
• Law
• Higher Nationals Group Project
• 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 6-7pmHNC Year 2: Thursdays 9am to 5pm

Fees

Fees for the 2012/13 academic year are:

£3,710 pa for UK and EU students. 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.