Higher/Degree Apprenticeship Civil Engineer
BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering
BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering
Page last updated 3 December 2024
Study our Civil Engineer apprenticeship and you'll gain the BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering degree and professional qualification needed to become a practicing civil engineer. Benefit from industry-standard software, well-equipped laboratories and experienced teaching staff.
Developed alongside leading employers, the Civil Engineer apprenticeship (Level 6) will give you in-demand professional engineering skills. As the course is delivered as an apprenticeship, training is funded by your employer.
This apprenticeship will enable you to progress your engineering career by gaining a university degree and professional qualification (IEng) while remaining in the workplace.
Learn in modern facilities with new studios, teaching rooms and well-equipped laboratories for concrete and environmental science, hydraulics, environmental physics, earth sciences and surveying technology.
You'll also have access to industry-standard geographic information systems (GIS), computer aided design (CAD), structural analysis and statistical software in our computer labs.
This mix of traditional and creative learning environments will help you learn essential knowledge and real-world skills, making you an asset to your organisation.
Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities.
This apprenticeship will strengthen and develop your engineering skills while you remain in the workplace. This enables your employer to retain your talent and benefit from your new expertise. As a qualified employee, you'll be a capable and confident member of your workforce.
As a professional civil engineer, you'll apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles, methods and modelling to the design, construction and management of civil engineering projects. You'll be adept at communicating effectively and develop key analytical and professional skills that will help you succeed in your work.
You'll test and apply your new knowledge in the workplace throughout the course - so your organisation will benefit from the beginning.
On successful completion, you'll gain a BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering degree and qualify as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) after passing your End-Point Assessment. This means you'll be able to practice as a professional civil engineer.
In addition to supporting your development in the workplace, this apprenticeship will help you to understand the career landscape in your sector and plan for your longer-term ambitions. Our award-winning Careers Service is on hand to give you independent advice and guidance at any point in your studies.
This apprenticeship has been designed to teach key engineering concepts alongside vital professional skills. The structure of the course provides a balance between theory, practice and design.
The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change. Once you have successfully achieved your modules you will progress to the End-Point Assessment to complete your apprenticeship.
Plus, one optional module from:
Plus, optional modules (the number will depend on your credit requirements) from:
Part-time day release over five years, with two additional block weeks.
Our lecturing staff provide a friendly environment for learning. They're active researchers or industrial consultants and stay up to date with advances in the field.
See our glossary of teaching and learning terms.
You'll be assessed through a combination of exams and coursework. Exams take place at the middle and end of each year. Coursework may consist of essays, reports, presentations, teamwork exercises and progress tests.
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This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
On behalf of the Engineering Council, the JBM has accredited this degree as fully satisfying the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Successful learners will qualify as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) once they have successfully completed the End Point Assessment. This degree partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a Master's or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. See the JBM website for further information on further learning programmes for CEng.
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If you’re interested in applying for Advanced Entry onto this course please contact the Degree Apprenticeship Hub, via the contact details at the foot of this page.
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