Engineering (Civil) BEng

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Year one develops the theoretical basis of civil engineering and is structured around a series of real-world engineering problems (scenarios), intended to put your acquired knowledge into practice. You will share classes in mathematics and professional skills with other engineering students, and take part in two interdisciplinary engineering challenges. At the end of year one, there is a two-week residential field trip to Wales for surveying, stream gauging and a dam visit. In year two core civil engineering knowledge is developed further and you will also choose a minor engineering subject from a wide range. At the end of this year there is a residential field trip to the National Construction College for a Constructionarium week.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

The programme offers a world-class education brought to you by leading researchers, educators and practising engineers. It is supported by a structured personal tutorial scheme, subject-specific clinics and student mentoring. Our extensive links with industry provide many opportunities for vacation work experience and subsequent permanent employment. The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, and if followed by a Master's level qualification, offers a route to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Studying in London is the perfect setting for civil engineering students because of the exciting range of projects underway (e.g. Crossrail) and the access to professional institutions.

This programme equips graduates with a comprehensive range of knowledge and problem solving skills. In addition to core engineering skills, the degree places emphasis on the development of transferable skills such as project management, information technology, and communication, all of which will be essential in your career. Our graduates elect to pursue careers in many different fields and organisations. Engineering problem-solving skills are appreciated by many employers, and can lead to promotion into management roles. Our well-rounded graduates are increasingly sought after in professions beyond engineering, including banking, law and advertising. Typical employment sectors for civil engineers include: consulting, contractors, local authorities, government (principally the Highways Agency), non-profit, research, the railway industry, the petroleum industry, gas facilities, offshore exploration, law firms and finance.

English Language at grade C or 5. Mathematics and Physics (or Double Award) at grade A or 7 if not offered at A level.

This programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators. It partially satisfies the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng), and fully satisfies the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). A programme of accredited further learning is required to fully satisfy the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer status (for example, UCL's Civil Engineering MSc).

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Subjects

  • Surveying
  • Civil Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Materials
  • Engineering
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Global health
  • Civil
  • Society
  • Modelling and Analysis
  • Geotechnics

Course programme

Year 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Applied Fluid and Soil Mechanics
  • Applied Structures and Materials
  • Challenges (Energy and Sustainability, Global Health)
  • Civil Engineering Design
  • Design and Professional Skills 1
  • Engineering, Society and the Planet
  • Engineering Toolkit (including Drawing, AutoCAD, and GIS)
  • Mathematics, Modelling and Analysis
Optional modules

All first-year modules are compulsory.

Year 2

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Civil Engineering Scenarios
  • Design and Professional Skills 2
  • Geotechnics (Soil Mechanics and Geology)
  • Lampeter Field Course (Surveying, Stream Gauging, Dam Visit)
  • Materials and Fluids
  • Mathematics, Modelling and Analysis
  • Structural Analysis and Design
Optional modules

Minor I*

*You will choose a minor engineering subject from a wide range to study in years two and three.

Year 3

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Civil Engineering in Practice
  • Civil Engineering Project
  • Fluids and Soils III
  • Structures and Materials III
Optional modules

Minor II*
Minor III*

*You will choose a minor engineering subject from a wide range to study in years two and three.

Your learning

Teaching is delivered in a number of ways, designed to stimulate and inspire effective learning. These include: group projects, lectures, problem-solving classes, drawing and design workshops, tutorials, laboratory classes, site visits and field trips. Practising engineers also contribute to modules as external lecturers.

Assessment

We employ a wide range of techniques to assess your knowledge and learning, including: written examinations, coursework, video submissions, practical tests, laboratory reports, online quizzes, group projects, dissertations and poster presentations.


Additional information

Overseas students fee

£25,960 (2018/19)

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