COURSE OVERVIEW
Civil engineers are vital to the design of our built environment. From bridges, tunnels and transport systems, to buildings, flood defences and water management, their performance is fundamental to modern society.
This degree gives you a strong grounding in the design and analysis of Civil Engineering structures. You will develop complex problem-solving skills, gain the ability to sketch and model engineering solutions and become comfortable preparing technical reports.
As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience of state-of-the-art equipment, establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the civil engineering industry.
WHY CIVIL ENGINEERING AT SWANSEA?
- 13th in the UK for Teaching Quality and 15th for Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2023)
- 93% of Graduates are in employment, study and/or other activities such as travelling, 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022)
- 100% world-leading and internationally excellent environment - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Civil Engineering graduates are set on course for a range of exciting employment opportunities including:
- Site Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Town Planner
- Building Services Engineer
- Engineering Geologist
- Environmental Consultant
- Quantity Surveyor
Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Modules
You will study the following blocks of modules over the full period of your study, culminating in a 30 credit research project in your final year.
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
BEng 3 Year Full-time
Year 1 (Level 4)FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
- Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Aero & Civil)
- Engineering for People Hackathon
- Critical thinking and maths-based problem solving for Engineers
- Conceptual Design and Analysis Practice
- Engineering Mechanics (Aero & Civil)
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (Aero & Civil)
- Strength of Materials (Aero & Civil)
- Surveying and Introductory Highways Design
- Fluid Mechanics I
FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip
Compulsory Modules
- Statistical Methods in Engineering
- Structural Mechanics IIa
- Basic Soil Mechanics
- Problem Solving in Engineering with Matlab
- Civil Engineering Management
- Civil Engineering Design and Practice 1
- Research Project Preparation
- Fluid Mechanics II
- Structural Mechanics IIb
- Dynamics 1 (Med & Civil)
- Introductory Geology for Engineers
Year 3 (Level 6)
FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours
Compulsory Modules
- Statistical Methods in Engineering
- Structural Mechanics IIa
- Basic Soil Mechanics
- Problem Solving in Engineering with Matlab
- Civil Engineering Management
- Civil Engineering Design and Practice 1
- Research Project Preparation
- Fluid Mechanics II
- Structural Mechanics IIb
- Dynamics 1 (Med & Civil)
- Introductory Geology for Engineers
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