Built Environment

Are you looking for a career in a specific professional discipline, such as quantity surveying, architecture, building surveying, construction management, interior design, or civil engineering? We can offer entry into these professional career routes at NC Level 6, HNC Level 7 and HND Level 8, with seamless progression to degree-level studies at our partner universities.

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Why choose Built Environment

There are many career paths emerging from courses in the Built Environment. Graduates can move into many different roles, including Building Surveyor, ensuring integrity and compliance of construction projects; Architectural Technician, providing technical support in the creation of building designs; or Furniture Designer and 3D Designer, where innovative design combines with practical application. 

So, if your ambition is to build a career in built environment, Fife College can offer you a solid foundation in whichever area interests you.

What we offer

  • Quantity Surveying
  • Architectural Technology
  • Building Surveying
  • Construction Management
  • 3D Design (Interior Design & Furniture)
  • Civil Engineering 
built environment students' work
built environment students in classroom
built environment students' work
built environment students in classroom

Progress to a degree

Did you know that studying for an HNC or HND qualification is the equivalent of first year (HNC) or second year (HND) of a degree at university? Our courses provide articulation routes for direct entry to either year 2 or 3 of a related degree at a wide range of our partner universities. 

So studying at Fife College can be a more cost-effective, local alternative route to the same degree in Scotland, in the same amount of time!

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Callum Blyth 

HND: 3D Design (Interiors)

“I am going to university…if you had said that to me five years ago, I would not have believed you.” 

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