This programme will enable you to design, construct and organise civil engineering projects.
There are two 18-week periods of paid industrial training, which are obtained competitively. You will also visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the programme. Industry experts will share their expertise through guest lectures.
You may gain employment with a major contracting or consulting engineering company. UWS graduates work with companies including Network Rail, Amey, Balfour Beatty, CH2M, and the Royal Air Force in roles such as Graduate Civil Engineer or Graduate Structural Engineer.
At time of print the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and has been accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers; the Institution of Structural Engineers; the Institute of Highway Engineers; and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. Conditions apply, for full details see our website.
From September 2017 year 1 entry we are intending to offer a BEng (Hons) CEng Civil Engineering programme, which will partially satisfy the educational base for a Chartered Engineer, and we will be seeking accreditation for this programme from the JBM.
Course content
This programme covers broad-based civil engineering subjects to equip you with knowledge and skills to plan, design and implement civil engineering projects.
Guest speakers from industry also form part of the programme to further deepen your understanding of the subject. Representatives from Arup regularly speak to students about the role of structural engineers and students recently attended a talk from Graham Construction about the opportunities open to graduates with them.
Year 1
Studies include mathematics, structural mechanics and design, science, communication, drawing and computing skills and an introduction to the engineering industry.
Year 2
Studies include, sustainable construction the properties and uses of civil engineering materials, design of structural elements, mathematics, applied geology, hydraulics, surveying and construction studies.
Year 3
Structural engineering, ground and water engineering, construction technology and project management are covered. Team building skills are developed via a group design project.
Industrial training
Honours students can spend an 18-week period of paid employment in industry between Year 3 and Year 4.
Year 4 (Honours)
Studies include structural engineering and design, ground & highway engineering, construction and management, renewable energy and materials. An individual project allows you to investigate a subject area of your choice.
Career prospects
Graduate opportunities are available with excellent starting salaries. Major construction firms actively seek university graduates and you may gain employment with a major contracting or consulting engineering company. UWS graduates work with companies including Network Rail, Amey, Balfour Beatty, CH2M, and the Royal Air Force in roles such as Graduate Civil Engineer or Graduate Structural Engineer.
Placement/Work-based learning
There are two 18-week periods of paid industrial training to develop your professional skills. Students are responsible for applying for civil engineering jobs and these are obtained competitively so they cannot be guaranteed, however we will assist you with this. You will visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College studying concrete construction, drainage, steel fixing and scaffolding.
Course Details - Modules
Modules are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
H200
Institution code:
U40
Campus Name:
Paisley Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Including Maths and one science.
Entry to Year 2 at BBB including Maths and one science.
Entry to Year 1 with HNC with C in the Graded Unit in: Construction; Engineering Practice;
Engineering: Building Services; Engineering Systems; Built Environment. All must include a pass in SCQF L6 Maths or equivalent).
Entry to Year 2 with HNC with B in the Graded Unit in: Civil Engineering that includes Maths at SCQF L7; or HND with C in the Graded Unit in: Civil Engineering including Maths at SCQF L8.
Entry to Year 3 with HND with B in the Graded Unit: Civil Engineering (must have a pass in SCQF L8 Maths).
Including Maths and one science
Entry to Year 2 must include Maths and one science.
Including Maths and one science
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) Access to STEM.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Including Maths and a science.
Including Maths and a science.
Including Maths and a science.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
44%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
64%
Go onto work and study:
77%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Paisley Campus
High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Paisley
PA1 2BE
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