Why study this course with LJMU?
- LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses (The Guardian Best UK Universities 2025)
- Provides an introduction to varied aspects of the Construction and Property sector
- Develops essential academic and IT skills for further study or employment.
- £6 million investment in developing state-of-the-art teaching facilities
- Stepping stone to a range of degree opportunities in the built environment and professional body membership
- International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
About your course
The HNC Construction and Property at Liverpool John Moores University is a vocational course, offering direct progression onto Level 5 of a range of full honours degrees in the Department of Built Environment. Students on part-time mode of attendance will complete the course in 2 years with attendance typically one day per week.
Additional course costs
There are usually no costs associated with local field trips and site visits. Residential field trips and student exchange visits will incur costs including in country travel and/or flights plus accommodation costs.
All HNC students will study the following core subject areas:
- Built Environment Practice
- Construction Technology
- Design and Environmental Procedures
- Integrative Project
- Built Environment Law, Health and Safety
HNC students will select one of the following degree pathway option modules for their second year of study:
- Construction Management Practice (Construction Management pathway)
- Design and Specification
- Architectural Technology and Building Surveying pathways
- Measurement and Costing (Quantity Surveying pathway)
- Valuation (Real Estate pathway)
At the start of their second year of study part-time students select one discipline specific option module; completed during the second semester. The option modules are tailored to provide the students with the knowledge required to progress to their chosen degree pathway, as follows:
Construction Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Construction Management Practice to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Construction Management degree. This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Builders (CIOB) and will lead to a varied career in the industry where you will be concerned with the cost and production requirements of buildings within a framework of construction site management and health and safety legislation.
Quantity Surveying Pathway
Students will complete an option module in Measurement and Costing to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying degree. This degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career as a quantity surveyor where you will working with clients, contractors or professional practices on construction projects in UK and further afield.
Building Surveying / Architectural Technology Pathway- full time route only
Students will complete an option module in Design and Specification to facilitate progression to either BSc (Hons) Building Surveying or BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology degree. Building Surveying degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career as a building surveyor where you will be inspecting and surveying existing buildings and providing advice on building defects and specification of remedial work. The Architectural Technology degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and will lead directly to a career as an architectural technologist where you will combine an aptitude for design with technical knowledge and IT skills to produce detailed design proposals and architectural drawings.
Real Estate Pathway- full time route only
Students will complete an option module in Valuation to facilitate progression to BSc (Hons) Real Estate degree. This degree is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and will lead directly to a career in real estate management and business where you gain employment across a wide range of property based organisations including local surveying practices, property developers and multinational companies managing property portfolios.
Course modules
What you will study on this degree
Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Optional modules
Your Learning Experience
Excellent facilities and learning resources
We adopt an active blended learning approach, meaning you will experience a combination of face-to-face and online learning during your time at LJMU. This enables you to experience a rich and diverse learning experience and engage fully with your studies. Our approach ensures that you can easily access support from your personal tutor, either by meeting them on-campus or via a video call to suit your needs.
You will normally be expected to attend on one-day per week during two academic years. Contact time on the day in University will typically be 5-7 hours and may be in the form of lectures, tutorials, online activities and workshops in either the design studio or IT room. In addition you should spend around 10 hours per week in private study which may be at home or in the library.
Work-related Learning
As apart-time student it is likely that you already employed in the sector but this HNC course will enable you to gain further relevant knowledge and skills to enhance your career prospects in the built environment disciplines.
Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
The HNC Programme Team, Built Environment Department and University will provide student support in the transition to studying at LJMU. Each student is allocated a personal tutor from the programme team to support, guide and advise where necessary.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.
All students perform differently depending on how they are assessed, which is why we use a combination of assessment methods. These include exams (open and closed book), coursework (projects, technical reports, reviews etc), presentations (individual and group) and practical assessments for fieldwork. Your tutors will give prompt and constructive feedback via Canvas (our virtual learning environment), face-to-face or in writing. This will help you to identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to put in more work.
Where you will study
What you can expect from your School
This programme is delivered in the Byrom Street complex of LJMUs City Campus. Here you'll find high quality lecture theatres, meeting and seminar rooms plus social spaces and a large café. The Avril Robarts Library is just minutes away on Tithebarn Street.
Course tutors
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Our expert academic team includes professionals with experience of working in a wide range of disciplines including civil engineering, project management, real estate, architecture and law.
Career paths
Students on part-time mode of attendance may be able to secure employment at technician level working with both small and large contractors and practices in all aspects of construction, including new build, refurbishment, housing and the commercial sector.
Others follow careers in property-related disciplines ranging from contract management and building maintenance to property management and estate agency.
Successful completion of the HNC can also lead to further studies, allowing Level 5 entry (if entry level criteria are achieved) onto a range of LJMU Built Environment degree programmes which can lead to graduate entry employment in a range of disciplines including Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Real Estate, Architectural Technology and Architectural Engineering.
Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service
A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.
Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website.
Tuition fees and funding
- Home part-time per year:
- £4,625
Fees
The fees quoted above cover registration, tuition, supervision, assessment and examinations as well as library membership and student IT support with access to printed, multimedia and digital resources including programme-appropriate software and on campus Wi-Fi.
Financial Support
The University offers a range of scholarships to support students through their studies. You'll find all the information you need on our specialist funding pages, including details of the Student Support Fund and other activities to support with the cost of living.
Additional Costs
In addition to fees, students should also keep in mind the cost of:
- Accommodation
- Travel costs including those for placements, visas and travel for studying abroad and field trips unless paid for by LJMU
- Stationery, IT equipment, professional body membership and graduation gown hire
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament. In the event of such a change, any fee increase will be subject to a maximum cap of 10% of the total course cost as originally stated at the time of your offer.
Entry requirements
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Grades/points required from qualifications: CDD (80)
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Qualification requirements
How to apply
Securing your place at LJMU
To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.
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