Civil Engineering Higher National Certificate
Welcome and induction information
Welcome to University College Birmingham
Whether you are joining us as a new student or continuing your studies, we want to make sure you get off to a flying start. On this page, you will find your course-specific induction information, together with the information on additional welcome activities happening throughout the week.
Important dates
Enrolment: 26 January 2026 - 13 February 2026
Induction: w/c 9 February 2026
Teaching starts: w/c 16 February 2026
Induction information for new students
Further information specific to your course, including induction activities, any uniform/kit requirements and our Kick-Start scheme, is available below. Additional changes may be made to the schedules ahead of the welcome week.
Please check this page again prior to the week commencing 9 February 2026 for any updates or amendments.
Course activities
Please note: you are required to attend your course induction session and other activities unless you have enrolled after these have passed.
Tuesday 10 February
Course and Module Induction
Location: Camden House (CH), CH203
Time: 1:30pm-4:30pm
Lecturer(s):
You are warmly invited to attend an induction session for your programme, during which we will provide an overview of the course structure and expectations, introduce each module and its learning outcomes and assessments, and outline key dates for the semester. This session is intended for both new and continuing students and will also provide an opportunity to meet the academic team and ask any questions to support your successful start to the term.
Support sessions
Throughout the welcome week, we have arranged our support teams to run different introductory sessions so you can learn about the support they offer and how to access it.
The support services involved include Disability and Neurodiversity Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing, academic support through the Centre for Academic Skills and English (CASE) and the Library. You can meet up with the Guild of Students (the student union at UCB) and learn about their work, and also explore the activities organised by the Student Engagement and Success Team.
Tuesday 10 February • DNS, Academic Support, Mental Health and Wellbeing
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Disability and Neurodiversity Support (Online) Chat online to members of our Disability and Neurodiversity Support team to find out how the DSA (Disabled Students’ Allowance) application system works, how UCB can support students with specific learning difficulties or disabilities, and how you can access our counselling services. |
Join online meeting |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online) Chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/ A-ASET. |
Join online meeting Tim Silk |
| 3pm–4pm | Mental Health and Wellbeing (Online) Chat online to a member of our Mental Health and Wellbeing Team and find out how they can support you during your time at UCB. |
Join online meeting |
Wednesday 11 February • Library, Academic Support
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | The Library (Online) Chat online to a member of our library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! |
Join online meeting |
| 2pm–3pm | Academic Support (Online) Chat online to a member of our CASE (Centre for Academic Skills and English) team to find out how they can support you with your assignments this semester. You will also find out more about ASET/ A-ASET. |
Join online meeting Anna Sadowska |
Thursday 12 February • WelcomeFest
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9.30am-2.30pm There will be a quiet hour with no music from 9.30am-10.30am. |
Come along to WelcomeFest to celebrate the start of the semester! WelcomeFest is an opportunity to meet new friends and become part of the UCB community. We have a fun-filled programme of activities including:
Come and say hello to the support services, the Engagement Team, and the Guild of Students. They will all be available to answer any questions you may have. |
Moss House |
Friday 13 February • Student Engagement and Success Team, Library
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1pm–2pm | Student Engagement and Success Team (Online) Chat online to a member of our Student Engagement and Success Team and find out how they can support you during your time at UCB. From advice on staying on track with your studies to signposting to other support services, this is an opportunity to learn more about what the team can do for you. |
Join online meeting |
| 2pm–3pm | The Library (Online) Chat online to a member of our library team to find out more about the fantastic resources we have on offer (both print and online), in addition to how we can help you find them! |
Join online meeting |
Other useful information
Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online)
| Session | Time | Location | Lecturer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have a question about your course or timetable? (Online) Use this link to connect with one of the teaching team – we are here to help! | Tuesday 10 February, 3pm-4pm | Join online meeting |
The Kick-Start Scheme (Home students)
Reading lists
To view the recommended books and journal articles for the modules you will be studying as part of your course, search for your course or module name on the dedicated page linked below.
Please note that you will not have full access to eBooks and journal articles until you have a UCB username and password (after enrolment).
For more information about the library and our resources, please visit our subject guides page. To contact the library, please email library@ucb.ac.uk