Newcastle College University Centre
UCAS Code: H202 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
A level
Maths, Science, Physics or Engineering subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
Maths, Science, Physics or Engineering subjects.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Maths, Science, Physics or Engineering subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Maths, Science, Physics or Engineering subjects.
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About this course
If you have an interest in how the world around us is designed, created and connected, this Civil Engineering Practices course is perfect for you. Supported by CECA North East, you will focus on construction and civil engineering techniques, maths and structures, technical drawing and design and strategy management. You will be taught by civil engineers who are still active in industry and will broaden your understanding whilst developing your management and strategic thinking skills. You will have access to a soils lab, electronics lab, surveying equipment, total stations and a CAD suite to help develop your practical skills. Previous students have benefited from trips to Walter Thompson Construction where they were able to experience the civil engineering industry first-hand, viewing plans, touring facilities and meeting civil engineering professionals. You will have the opportunity to apply for the Construction Skills Certification Scheme card from the Construction Industry Training Board. On successful completion you can progress onto an Honours Degree (Top-Up) degree with Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you may also choose to enter the civil engineering industry working as a civil engineer, technician or manager.
Modules
Year One:
o Construction Design Project
o The Construction Environment
o Science and Materials
o Mathematics for Construction
o Civil Engineering Technology
o Principles of Structural Design
o Surveying, Measuring and Setting out
o Building Information Modelling.
You will also develop an understanding of the various software used within the industry such as BIM as well as learning how to use equipment used within surveying.
Assessment methods
• Lectures • Seminars • One-to-one tutorials • Presentations • Demonstrations • Weekly independent study.
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Newcastle College University Centre
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