Our Civil Engineering course is founded on strong industry links in a region that boasts a wide range of cutting-edge engineering and technology.
Foundation Entry degree courses are designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to directly enter their chosen Honours degree programme.
This course will equip you with the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles. Work in the broad area of civil engineering or specialise either as a structural engineer, environmental engineer or geotechnical engineer.
You’ll be taught by research-informed teaching staff working at the top of their profession and benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and digital teaching facilities within the University’s Engineering Innovation Centre.?
Why study with us
- This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.
- Civil Engineering (Foundation Entry) was ranked 5th in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2021)
- Work on live projects with our industry partners and advance your project management skills. This will be a huge asset as you progress into more senior roles during your career.
What you'll do
- Step out on regular field trips to see best practice projects and get hands-on experience of live projects.
- The Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
- You'll benefit from speakers from the Institution of Civil Engineering and related institutions - and from workshops delivered by regional and national contributors.
Module overview
Year OCompulsory modules
• ERC004: Practical Skills
• ERC005: Design Studies
• ERC006: Analytical Studies
• ERC007: Study Skills and Information Technology
• ERC008: Computer Aided Design
• MAC101: Foundation Mathematics
Year 1
Compulsory modules
• ER1010: Engineering Analysis
• ER1430: Civil Engineering Design and Technology
• ER1432: Civil Engineering Hydraulics and Materials
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ER1433: Civil Engineering Structures and Geotechnics
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• BN2105: Management and Project Planning
• BN2501: Structural Analysis
• BN2506: Soil Mechanics
• BN2507: Civil Engineering Design and CAD
• BN2508: Hydraulic Engineering and Materials
• BN2564: Engineering Analysis B
Year 3
Compulsory modules
• BN3010: Project Management
• BN3501: Structural Engineering
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BN3504: Engineering Design Project
• BN3506: Geotechnical Engineering
• BN3509: Engineering Hydrology
• NT3048: Engineering Dissertation
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Future careers
As a civil engineer you’ll become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing industry with the potential to develop your career across the globe.
Successful Civil Engineering graduates will be valued by society as the new digital pioneers of civil engineering, using modern methods to solve societal problems.
This course brings alternative routes to employment in a range of engineering disciplines - either the broad area of civil engineering or specialist disciplines such as a structural engineer, transportation engineer, environmental engineer, or engineering hydrologist.
As well as the option to further your specialisation via a postgraduate course, you can also diversify into the academic world of research and development within universities or for dedicated established research organisations within the built environment.
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