Durham University
UCAS Code: H214 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
To include Mathematics and one subject that carries a practical endorsement (Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics). Specific subjects excluded for entry: General Studies and Critical Thinking. Information: Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
To include Mathematics and Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
666 in higher level subjects including Mathematics and one STEM subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics). We accept Maths Analysis & Approaches, and Maths Applications & Interpretation
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Mathematics and Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD and A Level Mathematics at grade A (or equivalent) or DDD and A Level Mathematics at Grade A* (or equivalent)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
• Extended diploma D*DD + A for A level Mathematics, or DDD and A* • Standard diploma D*D + A for A level Mathematics, or DD and A* • Subsidiary diploma D* + AA or D + A*A for A level Mathematics & Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include Mathematics and Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Scottish Higher
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements.
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About this course
The BEng Civil Engineering is a high-quality three-year General Engineering degree designed to offer you the knowledge and skills necessary to join engineering teams on graduation. It is complementary to the four-year Durham MEng, and transfer is possible between the courses up to the end of the second year.
In the first two years, the BEng covers the same broad base of engineering education as the MEng degree. You then specialise in Civil Engineering in your third year. The course structure offers a huge amount of flexibility – you could join us on a civil engineering pathway but decide to pursue electronic engineering at the end of your second year. We believe in empowering our students to make informed decisions. The BEng prepares you for an exciting career in modern engineering, with the flexibility to respond to changing technologies.
There may be the opportunity to study at an overseas institution, or spend time in industry as an additional year between Years 2 and 3. A course highlight is the dissertation project in the final year where you will work one-to-one with an academic expert on a technical engineering challenge.
Modules
Year 1
Core modules:
You will study four modules in engineering, one in mathematics and one optional module. In your engineering modules, you will examine 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and implement engineering algorithms into computer code. You will also take part in a group design activity where you have to design, build and test a device to solve a specific engineering challenge. Recent examples include miniature hydroelectric generators and chain-climbing robots.
Solid Mechanics and Structures 1 gives you a working knowledge of solid mechanics, structures and structural analysis, in a wider engineering context.
Electronic and Electrical Systems 1 provides a working knowledge of electrical and electronic circuit theory, components, electromagnetism and hardware interfacing.
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics 1 offers a working knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics including dimensional analysis, fluid statics and fluid dynamics.
Engineering Practice 1 provides you with practical engineering skills relevant to multiple engineering disciplines. It shows how the material covered in other engineering modules fits together in the wider engineering context, and will also introduce you to engineering ethics and professional issues.
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists gives you all the maths skills and techniques needed for studying Engineering and other sciences.
In recent years, optional modules have included:
Introduction to Programming
Computational Thinking
Assessment methods
During the first two years, most modules are assessed primarily by examinations. However, modules typically also include a coursework component, covering subjects such as CAD, programming and engineering design.
The final year has more of a focus on assessment through coursework, including a technical dissertation project.
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As a mixed subject within engineering where students get a chance to learn from a range of disciplines, this course isn't taken by as many people as some of the more specialist disciplines. Demand for engineering skills is high, though, and so unemployment rates are low and the average starting salary was a very healthy £26,400 for 2015 graduates. Graduates are able to specialise enough to be working in jobs in engineering — especially in design and development - as well as engineering project management. IT and management consultancy were some of the more common jobs outside engineering. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to a MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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