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BEng Civil Engineering

UWE Bristol

Institution
UWE Bristol
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Civil Engineering
Duration
Three years full-time; four years sandwich; five years part-time day release.
UCAS code
H290

Entry requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Geography, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits in another science or technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.

About this course

BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Project Management and Engineering Design. The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), representing the first step toward Incorporated Engineer status. The sandwich route includes placements provided by partner employers.

Modules

  • Professional Skills for Engineers
  • Digital Design in Civil Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Design and Technology
  • Civil Engineering Field Skills and Surveying
  • Construction Materials and Sustainability
  • Engineering Principles for Civil Engineering
  • Computational Civil Engineering
  • Digital Automation for Civil Engineering
  • Project Management for Engineers
  • Hydraulics and its Applications
  • Integrated Structural Engineering
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Engineering in Society*
  • Advanced Structural Analysis
  • Engineering Project
  • Geotechnics
  • Infrastructure Design and Implementation Project
  • Transport Engineering Design
  • Assessment and Mitigation of Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards
  • Engineering Geology
  • Traffic Management and Safety
  • Water Management