Civil Engineering
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: H200 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: H200 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Maths and Physics Entry to Year 2 at BBC including Maths and Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Maths and Physics For year 2 entry, 28 points is required including Maths and Physics
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Maths and Physics
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
For year 2 entry
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
For 2nd year entry, DDM in relevant subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry to Year 2 must include Maths and Physics
Scottish HNC
For Year 2 entry, HNC Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent)
Scottish HND
Entry to Year 3 with HND Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent)
Scottish Higher
including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
UCAS Tariff
including Maths and Physics
About this course
OVERVIEW
Learn the skills required to plan, design, build and manage civil engineering projects with UWS’s BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme.To equip you with the wide-ranging skills and knowledge sought after by employers, this programme covers the following areas:
• Mathematics
• Structural analysis and design
• Hydraulics
• Surveying
• Project management
• Geotechnics
Regular guest lectures from industry professionals will provide you with insight to what working life as a civil engineer is really like. This programme also offers a placement option where you complete 36 weeks of industrial training to prepare you for employment in the civil engineering industry following graduation.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of
Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate
accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. See jbm.org.uk for further information and details of further learning programmes for CEng.
• The practical nature of the civil engineering course means that you will visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the degree where you will study modern practices in sustainableconstruction including environmental awareness, health and safety, and construction technology.
• As a UWS Civil Engineering graduate, you will have the skills to make useful contributions to any professional team from the moment you start your fulltime career.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
UWS’s School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences is home to industrystandard software and well-equipped experimental and computing laboratories, workshops and teaching facilities to help you gain the theoretical and practical skills needed to work in the civil engineering industry.
CAREERS
Graduates from this programme have secured roles including graduate civil engineer and graduate structural engineer for organisations such as:
• Graham
• Balfour Beatty
• BAM Nuttall
• Arup
• Atkins
• Amey
• WSP
• Network Rail
Modules
Year 1
You will commence your studies in Year one by establishing a solid engineering foundation. In the first year of study, subjects include mathematics, engineering mechanics, applied engineering science, communication, drawing and computing skills and an introduction to the engineering industry.
Year 2
In year 2, the curriculum will cover topics such as sustainable construction, civil engineering materials, design of structural elements, mathematics for design, hydraulics and surveying.
Year 3
Year 3 includes structural engineering, water resources engineering, construction technology, project management and soil mechanics. Team building skills are developed via an interdisciplinary group design project (InterAct) module working with students from different universities in Glasgow.
Year 4
The Honours year of the undergraduate degree includes structural engineering, ground and highway engineering, modern practices in construction, and advanced construction materials. The final year also includes, a major individual project which allows you to investigate the civil engineering subject of your choice.
Assessment methods
The teaching and assessment methods employed by staff in the delivery of the course portfolio covers a wide range of established and contemporary approaches. The methods of assessment used include examinations, coursework, presentation, portfolio and case studies. Much of this is left to the professionalism of the staff delivering the modules. Lectures, tutorials and laboratory works form the basis for the majority of teaching and assessment within Civil Engineering. Extensive use is also made of computer suites, seminars, field work, group work, independent learning and laboratory demonstrations.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
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The Uni
Paisley Campus
Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
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