Course introduction: The world is full of infrastructure. As a civil engineer, you’ll be responsible for its design and construction. From bridges, roads and buildings to dams, pipelines and airports, you’ll learn the skills needed to develop the systems and structures that allow our society to operate efficiently.
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Edinburgh
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ
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Minimum Year 1 SQA Higher BCCC including Higher Maths. Standard Grade 2/National 5 B in English. A Level CCD including Maths. GCSE Grade B in English. Irish Leaving Certificate B2, C1, C1, C1 at Higher Level including Maths. B at Ordinary level in English. BTEC Extended Diploma MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Grade B in English. BTEC Diploma MM (Merit, Merit) plus A-Level grade C in Maths. GCSE Grade B in English. International Baccalaureate points overall with three HL subjects at grade 5 including HL Maths. SL English at 5...
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Civil Engineering
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Construction
Engineering
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Course programme
Combining mathematical and design skills, as well as communication and management abilities, a civil engineering role will appeal if you have an enquiring, technical mind and love problem solving. The Honours course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Institution of Structural Engineers. This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). See for further information.
What you study Year 1 Construction Engineering Principles of Civil Engineering Foundation Mathematics Construction Surveying Civil Engineering Materials Engineering Communication Year 2 Fluid Mechanics Structural Analysis and Design Intermediate Mathematics Geotechnics 1 and Engineering Geology Timber Properties and Construction Option. Year 3 Water Engineering Applied Structural Design 1 Integrating Design Project Geotechnics 2 in Practice Options (Intermediate English 3, Digital Mapping and GIS or Methods of Construction; Transport Engineering, Railway Engineering or Structural Timber Design 1) Year 4 Honours Project Geotechnics 3 and Geoenvironmental Engineering in Practice Applied Structural Design 2 Environmental Hydraulics Construction Law and Contracts Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.
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Qualified and accredited civil engineers are in high demand for positions in companies and projects all over the world, and this course has been designed to meet the needs of employers. Career opportunities include: construction companies consulting engineering companies utility companies (e.g. water, electrical and gas) local / national government contractors You may also have the opportunity to continue on to further study at Masters and PhD level.
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