Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Nottingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Nottingham
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Duration
4 Years
Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems, developing the physical infrastructure for society to exist: from bridges to houses, and from roads to hospitals and train stations.
Why study this course?
Our course is accredited, under license from the Engineering Council, by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which represents the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). It's also accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, recognising the quality and relevance of the course content.
Take the first step in gaining Incorporated or Chartered status – this course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfiying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).*
Benefit from excellent employability prospects. 100% of our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering sandwich students are in graduate level employment within six months of finishing their studies, earning an average salary of £24,700 (DLHE, 2016-2017). Due to a skills shortage and a boom in the construction industry, civil engineering graduates are heavily sought after.
100% of our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering full-time students are satisfied with their student experience (National Student Survey, 2018).
Benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, supporting you throughout your time at NTU and enabling you to make the most of your studies. As well as money towards the cost of your course materials, you’ll also benefit from study trips and live projects, included in the cost of your course fees, free personal protective equipment (PPE) and a pre-paid printing allowance.
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About this course
Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry. By working on real projects from industry, fieldwork and regularly updated course content, you'll be equipped with skills and experience to carry with you for the rest of your professional career.
100% of our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering sandwich students are in graduate level employment within six months of finishing their studies, earning an average salary of £24,700 (DLHE, 2016-2017).
Recent growth in UK industry has revealed a skills shortage in this area. You'll graduate with desirable skills and knowledge, boosting your employment prospects.
What are we looking for?
A-levels – BBB, including Maths and excluding General Studies (A-level Maths grade C will be accepted providing the overall Tariff points are met); or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM and A-Level Maths grade C; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM, including Maths for Technicians, and Further Maths for Technicians modules; or
120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C equivalent in Maths; and excluding General Studies; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
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Subjects
- Design
- Construction
- Materials
- Industry
- Construction Training
- Accredited
- Civil Engineering
- Analysis
- Detailing
- Mathematics
Course programme
- Civil Engineering Design Projects (40 credits)
- Engineering Materials (20 credits)
- Engineering Surveying (20 credits)
- Residential field course
- Introduction to Structural Engineering (20 credits)
- Engineering Mathematics and Mechanics (20 credits)
- Structural Analysis, Design and Detailing (40 credits)
- Construction Practice and the Environment (20 credits)
- Integration of Engineering Applications (20 credits)
- Further Engineering Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics (20 credits)
- Ground Engineering (20 credits)
In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. This year in industry will offer you hands-on experience, adding invaluable knowledge and skills to your CV. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.
Recent placement destinations have included VolkerFitzpatrick, Jackson Civil Engineering, North Midland Construction and Eurovia Group Limited. The majority of these roles come with a salary, with some students earning over £20,000 for their year. In recent years some students have also been placed internationally, in destinations such as Nigeria, Hong Kong, Oman, Norway, Denmark, France, Belgium, Cyprus and Russia.
Successful completion of the placement year leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.
Final Year
- Individual with Group project (40 credits)
- Infrastructure Engineering (20 credits)
- Further Structural Design (20 credits)
- Further Geotechnical Engineering and Design (20 credits)
- Professional Responsibilities and Development in Civil Engineering (20 credits)
Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
