Civil Engineering
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: H200 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Maths and one science. Entry to Year 2 at BBC including Maths and one science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For year 2 entry, 28 points is required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Including Maths and one science
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry to Year 2 must include Maths and one science.
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 and one Science (Biology; Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing Science; Physics)
T Level
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About this course
**OVERVIEW**
The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course covers broad-based civil engineering subjects to equip you with knowledge and skills to plan, design and implement major civil engineering projects.
**PRACTICAL FOCUS**
There is a 36-week period of paid industrial training incorporated into this degree, which is obtained competitively. If you are successful in completing this period of employment, you will graduate with a 'Sandwich' degree which demonstrates to employers that you are ready to make an immediate contribution to their teams. This thin sandwich placement is undertaken out-with term time/on a part-time basis meaning it does not affect the duration of the degree. You are responsible for applying for civil engineering jobs/placements yourself. As these positions are comeptitive, they cannot be guaranteed. However we will assist you with this.
The practical nature of the civil engineering course also means that you will visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the degree where you will study concrete construction, drainage, steel fixing and scaffolding. In addition, industry experts will share their expertise through guest lectures throughout the course. Guest lectures furrther deepen your understanding and apopreciation of real-world civil engineering activities. 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.
**PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION**
At time of print the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree 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.
**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.
Modules
You will commence your studies in Year one by establishing a solid engineering foundation and will cover subjects such as: mathematics, structural mechanics and design, science, communication, drawing and computing skills and an introduction to the engineering industry. Subsequent years you will cover topics such as sustainable construction, the properties and uses of civil engineering materials, design of structural elements, mathematics, applied geology, hydraulics, surveying and construction studies, structural engineering and design, ground and water engineering, construction technology and project management, highway engineering, construction and management, advanced construction materials.
In addition, you will undertake a major individual project in your final year (Year 4) which allows you to investigate, in detail, a subject area of your choice.
Assessment methods
The teaching and learning methods employed by staff in the delivery of the module portfolio covers a wide range of established and some novel approaches.
Much of this is left to the professionalism of the staff delivering the material with traditional lectures and tutorials still forming the basis for much of the teaching within civil engineering.
Extensive use is also made of laboratories, seminars, site experience group work, independent learning and demonstrations.
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Extra funding
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The Uni
Paisley Campus
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