University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: H255 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
112 to 128 UCAS points from a minimum 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must also be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Access to HE Diploma in Engineering / Maths related subject. Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Maths and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Accepted in combination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include 4 in Higher Level Maths and be studying a second relevant subject. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.
112 to 128 UCAS points to include H4 in Maths plus all applicants must be studying a second relevant science subject at Higher Level.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Considered in combination
Considered in a related subject in combination with A Level Maths
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include Distinction in Units: Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineering Technicians Unit 28: Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians. OR From BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma, Distinction in Units: Unit 1: Engineering Principles Unit 7: Calculus to solve Engineering Problems Unit 8: Further Engineering Mathematics.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
112 to 128 points to include C in Advanced Higher Maths plus applicants must also be studying a second relevant Advanced Higher science subject.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
For up to date details, please contact the institution directly.
UCAS Tariff
from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Accepted in combination
About this course
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Do you want to protect coastal communities from the threat of flooding? Are you interested in how engineers think about the sustainability of our coastlines and the consequences of climate change? Would you like to design large structures that withstand the strength of storms and the sea? Our Coastal Engineers graduate with the skills and knowledge of a Civil Engineer combined with specialist skills for designing and creating infrastructure that functions in the coastal environment.
- In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking we are eighth out of 50, and the highest ranked UK university, for Marine/Ocean Engineering.
- Distinguish yourself professionally with an accredited degree. Our BEng (Hons) is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You'll qualify for membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers.
- Flexibility to change to other civil engineering programmes.
- Benefit from our £19 million Marine Building, where you’ll find facilities for teaching water and coastal engineering. You’ll be taught modules in coastal engineering and water management, preparing you to specialise in design or flood risk management.
- Students in engineering, science and the arts will have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.
- Lay strong foundations for a successful career using our extensive industry links to secure a paid, one-year work placement. Gain the confidence, real-world know-how and vital industry experience employers are looking for.
- Learn a host of design skills from problem solving to sustainable development, as well as enhancing the critical thinking that plays a key role in the work of a civil engineer.
- Work with the latest industry-standard software, in our high specification laboratories. You’ll develop a strong understanding of fundamental principles, while honing your skills at the same time.
- Learn from professionally qualified experts with relevant experience from the civil engineering industry, and researchers with national and international reputations.
- Increase your employability by taking an extra-curricular Health and Safety Executive (HSE), recognised diving qualification (subject to availability).
- Progress onto MEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering at the end of the second year, subject to achieving the required level of academic performance on the BEng (Hons).
- Develop your professional skills including communication, self-management, team working and leadership so you’re ready to hit the ground running in your future career.
- We offer a mentoring scheme that puts you in touch with our professional network of alumni.
- Learn in a progressive environment, the University of Plymouth is a recipient of the Athena Bronze award, in recognition of advancing the careers of women scientists and engineers.
- You will receive support and inspiration from enthusiastic academic staff from the day you arrive through to your joining our exciting profession as a graduate Plymouth Engineer.
Modules
In the first year of your civil and coastal engineering course you will study alongside other engineering students to learn about the fundamental principles that underpin technical subjects which are studied throughout the course. You will develop your mathematical skills and study engineering materials, structural mechanics and fluid mechanics. You will learn about generic design and computer-aided design, and work in a team to undertake a real-world design challenge. Laboratory sessions will form an important part of your learning.
The second year introduces core civil engineering disciplines that comprise structural analysis and design, geotechnics and fluid dynamics. These subjects are explored in lectures, through practical activities, and field trips. You will be introduced to the special topic of coastal engineering, and you will develop essential and professional transferable skills and tools for the management of projects. At this point of the course, it is still possible to swap between our ‘civil’ and ‘civil and coastal’ engineering degrees.
By taking the opportunity to spend an optional year in paid employment whilst still a student civil engineer, you will obtain recordable professional experience, build a network of industry contacts and often obtain offers of summer work, sponsorship or employment on graduation. Our placements team will support you in finding a placement, and we have an extensive network of employers across all sectors.
In your final year, you will deepen your understanding of the core technical subjects in civil engineering with a particular focus on designing infrastructure solutions in a coastal context. You will immerse yourself in the execution of your individual project throughout the year. These projects will focus on a research question or a practical issue relevant to your chosen specialism and might involve the use of the COAST laboratory facilities, state of the art modelling software supervised by an academic member of staff.
The modules shown for this course or programme are those being studied by current students, or expected new modules. Modules are subject to change depending on year of entry and up to date information can be found on our website.
Assessment methods
45% of assessment is by exam, 55% by coursework
For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.
The Uni
University of Plymouth
School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
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Do you want to be in demand? This might be the degree for you! We are officially short of civil engineers, and so around two thirds of civil engineering graduates start jobs specifically as civil engineers, and starting salaries are well over £25k last year. Demand for civil engineers and related jobs - we're short of all of them - means that good graduates have plenty of options directly related to their degree when they graduate. This is a subject where work experience can be very helpful in getting a job and many students do work for engineering companies while they take their degrees.
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