1. education

Foundation Degree in
Building Technology
and Management
Coleraine/Ballymena CAMPUS
Validated by Ulster University
www.nrc.ac.uk
Level 5 Foundation Degree in Building
Technology and Management
(Validated by the Ulster University)
Coleraine
Ballymena (Subject to Approval)
Duration
3 years, Part-time.
Awarding Body Ulster University.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of the equivalent to 120
UCAS tariff points such as a BTEC National Diploma or
Certificate or a Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or a Level
3 BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Construction or one GCE
A-level with at least 4 GCSE grades at C or above to include
English language and maths or the equivalent at Irish
Leaving Certificate or an equivalent qualification such as
Level 2 Essential Skills or Key Skills. Mature students may
be accepted on the basis of their general education and
experience. Final selection will be by interview.
Applicants with a National or Extended Diploma in subjects
other than Construction are also eligible to apply.
Fees
For specific details on part-time fees as well as days,
time, etc, please see www.nrc.ac.uk/higher-education
Contact
Course Director
Coleraine/Ballymena
Pat Condren
patrick.condren@nrc.ac.uk
Onsite Ballymena Contacts
Mark Walker
mark.walker@nrc.ac.uk
Shane Duffy
shane.duffy@nrc.ac.uk
PT
Course Content
Modules include
• Work Based Learning
• Introduction to Construction and
the Sustainable Environment
• Computer Aided Design and ICT
• Construction Science, Materials and the
Sustainable Environment Services
• Surveying
• Analytical and Numerical Methods
• Economics and Finance
• Building Design and the Development Process
• Construction Law
• Building Surveying
• Measurement and Costing
• Project Management and Contract Administration
Progression Routes
Students successfully completing the course will be
suitable for full-time employment and/or progression
to full-time and part-time degree in related disciplines.
In certain circumstances Foundation Degree students
with appropriate grades will be eligible for exemption
from the first year of related degree programmes at the
Ulster University and Universities throughout the UK.
Please Note
If a course is over-subscribed the college reserves the
right to enhance the entry criteria. Details of enhanced
criteria will be provided at Interview Stage.
A-LEVEL
RESULTS
13 Aug
2015
PART-TIME
ADVICE EVENING
(ALL CAMPUSES)
2 SEPT
2015
Cover image - Studiorogers Architect Ltd, Coleraine
NEXT STEP
Apply
Apply online at
www.nrc.ac.uk/course/higher-education
Acknowledgement
Interview
March - 28 August 2015
Offer
Results
13 August 2015
Final Offer
Final Offer letter by 1 September 2015
Clearing Day
3 September 2015
Enrolment Day
For further information on the admissions process visit
our website: www.nrc.ac.uk/higher-education/
how-to-apply-and-pay/
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, credit card or debit card.
Cheques must be accompanied by a cheque guarantee
card. Fees may also be collected using a direct debit
payment plan arrangement.
If you wish your employer to sponsor part or full payment of
your fees, an employer consent form can be downloaded at
www.nrc.ac.uk/higher-education/downloads
For further information call central admissions on:
T: 028 7034 0115
T: 028 7034 0103
email admissions@nrc.ac.uk
www.nrc.ac.uk