About this course
- Entry year: 2012/13
- Course code: H290
- Applications: Full-time: UCAS
Part-time: UWE - please see the 'How to Apply' section under the "Entry" tab for instructions on how to download an application form.
- Level: Undergraduate
- Tariff points: 280
- Department: Geography and Environmental Management
- Campus: Frenchay
- Duration: Three years full-time, four years sandwich, five years part-time day release.
- Delivery: Full-time, sandwich, part-time day release.
- Programme leader: Fiona Gleed MEng, CEng, MIStructE
- Key fact: This new course builds upon our very successful BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering, offering you a subject which is up to date and in demand and designed for accreditation at partial CEng level (pending JBM review).
Introduction
Civil engineers provide the infrastructure that we all rely on in our modern society. They work in the construction industry designing, building and maintaining road networks, bridges, water supply, coastal defences and buildings. Civil engineers are therefore in a prime position to protect and enhance our environment through the sustainable use of resources.
This new course, built upon our very successful BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering, will allow you to further progress your career as a professional civil engineer. The course has been designed for partial CEng accreditation and has been submitted to the JBM for review.
Structure
Content
This course covers a broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering including structures, highways and fluid mechanics, as well as environmental assessment. These subjects are developed throughout the course and you will have the opportunity to specialise in your final year. Projects are used throughout the year to help develop your design skills and integrate subject knowledge.
In your first year you will study a range of core modules to develop your knowledge of mathematics, construction, geology, materials, mechanics and surveying. More advanced modules cover structures, ground engineering, costing and contracts.
In your second year, the themes of structures and management are developed. Fluid mechanics and engineering hydrology are introduced, plus there are a variety of modules to choose from to develop a focus on buildings, water or transport. Please note that options available will depend on numbers, staff availability etc.
The final year provides an opportunity to explore more specialised areas. You will take modules in ground engineering, transport infrastructure engineering and environmental assessment.You can pursue your specific interests with a choice of modules in buildings, water or transport as well as the opportunity to join an International Expedition. You will also complete an individual design project, drawing on all your studies to produce a solution to a problem within your preferred field.
Teaching and learning
The structure of the course provides a balance between theory, practice and design. Project modules are designed to allow students to develop skills and apply knowledge through problem-based and work-based learning.
Study time
You can study this course three years full-time, four year sandwich or five years part-time by day release, leading to the award of a BEng(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Part-time students study the same core modules as full-time students but spread over five years and study on a day release basis. This is a popular route as it allows students to earn whilst they learn and provides a practical context at all stages of the course. To reflect this, students take experiential learning and project modules, based on their work-based experience, as options.
Assessment
Assessment is achieved through a balance of coursework and examinations. Examinations are held in either January or May/June. Coursework will be a variety of essays, reports, surveys, design projects, teamwork or progress tests.
You are encouraged to do 'formative work' to prepare for assessments: this does not count towards your marks but the feedback which you receive will help you to improve your performance. Support is available for students who have difficulties with numeracy, IT, literacy and study skills.
The teaching staff provide a friendly, enabling environment for learning. They are also actively engaged in research or professional practice, ensuring that you learn directly from the latest academic and business developments.
Special Features
Professional accreditation
This degree is designed for students seeking chartered Engineer (CEng) status and has been submitted to the JBM for partial CEng accreditation. Graduates would need to do further learning to Masters level, through either postgraduate or work-based study, to complete the CEng Educational Base.
The course has been developed from our successful BSc(Hons) Civil Engineering course, which is IEng accredited. the JBM will also review the new course for IEng accreditation.
See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
Placements
We encourage all students on our degree courses to do a placement year in an industrial, commercial or public sector organisation, doing work of value to the company. There are many companies who provide placements to university students.
The Department's Placements Team has close links with the business community and advertises hundreds of work placements every year. We will show you how to prepare your CV correctly, advise you on how to write letters of application and help you learn successful interview techniques.
We also welcome applications to study the course part-time over 5 years by day release in parallel with relevant employment.
Fieldwork
All courses in the Department offer field work - this is an integral part of students' learning experience and helps bring classroom learning to life.
Study facilities
There are well equipped laboratories for concrete and environmental science, environmental physics, earth sciences and surveying technology, each with specialist technical support on hand to provide you with support.
A suite of computer rooms supports software for word processing, data analysis and spatial enquiry. They provide access to e-mail and internet, including Department and University websites which enable you to use a vast number of specialist electronic journals and publications, and resources provided by lecturers to support their modules. A Project Room provides space for you to work on individual and group assignments, together with a range of materials and equipment.
Careers/further study
This degree is designed for students seeking Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and has been submitted to the JBM for partial CEng accreditation. Graduates would need to do further learning to Masters level, through either postgraduate or work-based study, to complete the CEng Educational Base.
Graduate destinations
Find out what our graduates are doing six months after graduating- includes examples of careers, employers and further study. Download a PDF from graduate destinations.
Creating employable students
UWE places strong emphasis on employability and skills development at every level. Through work placements, volunteering, study abroad and UWE initiatives which nurture talent and encourage innovation, students gain valuable real world experience and graduate with diverse career opportunities and a competitive place in the job market.
See great graduate prospects for further information.
Be inspired
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Useful links
UWE - careers in civil engineering
The UWE careers service provides guidance and support throughout your studies in addition to useful resources, CV checks, career coaching and details of current job vacancies.
Entry
Typical offers
- Tariff points: 280
- GCSE: English Language at grade C or above required.
- Specific subjects: One of the following: A Level Maths grade C; IB Maths (Higher level) grade 5; BTEC unit Further Maths for Technicians (Pass); BTEC unit Further Maths for Construction and Built Environment (Pass).
- Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; achievement of level three credits in Maths (to include algebra and calculus), achievement of level 2 credits in English Language.
- Baccalaureate IB: 24-28 plus Maths (Higher level) grade 5
Advice on typical offers
In addition to the 'typical offer' given here, please read the general information about entry requirements.
Advanced entry: Applicants with HNC/HND and FdSc qualifications in closely related subjects may be able to join the course in the second year. Or be credited with certain modules, which will shorten the course for you.
Students with disabilities
We welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Following is a list of the types of activities that the course normally involves. We are committed to supporting students with disabilities, and wherever possible we will make reasonable adjustments to these activities to enable students with disabilities to successfully complete the course. We encourage applicants to disclose any disabilities or support needs in their application forms, so that we can offer information, advice and support. There is a Disability Service at UWE Bristol and a Disability Support Co-ordinator in the Department.
- Use a computer
- Read and produce drawings, plans and maps
- Visually inspect buildings and locations, including physical movement around and through buildings and locations
- Measure distances and sizes of buildings, materials or sites
- Team working and negotiation
- Laboratory work involving observations and physical manipulation
- Take part in discussions and presentations
Fees
Details regarding fees and funding are available on the Money matters webpages.
How to apply
Please see the general information about applications.
Applications for all part-time undergraduate programmes are made direct to the University. Application forms are available from Admissions and International Development.
For further information
Page last updated 14 December 2011