University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: H203 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels
Considered in combination
Pass Access Course Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/ 4 or above.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Maths and English accepted within
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H5,H5,H5,H5,H5-H5,H5,H5,H6,H6
32 to 48 UCAS points. Maths and English accepted within
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Please contact the institution directly. If accepted we would ask for : Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health
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To include minimum 2 A Levels
Considered in combination
About this course
This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.
Do you want to become a civil engineer but lack the normal entry requirements for one of our honours degrees? Perhaps you've shown evidence of good academic potential but don’t have sufficient qualifications or have been out of formal education for a while. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year that is broadly equivalent to mathematics and physics A level and includes a project and introductory engineering topics.
The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers. Whilst completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right, you will be able to confidently progress to courses within our suite of civil engineering courses.
- 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.
- Progress onto the first year of a professionally accredited civil or civil and coastal engineering degree course, guaranteed provided you pass the foundation year at the required level.
- We have an established track record of students progressing from the foundation year to success in their chosen degree course.
- Gain a gentle introduction to mathematics and science, essential for success on our civil engineering courses.
- Benefit from material specifically for civil engineering students including an appropriate project in term two.
- Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.
- Learn from our professionally qualified teaching staff and researchers. You’ll be taught by some of the same tutors who will teach you later in the degree.
- Our friendly staff operate an open door policy and tutors are more than happy to discuss your work and offer assistance.
- Discussions with your lecturers allow you to make an informed choice about which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.
- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.
Modules
The course comprises four themes: civil engineering, mathematical methods, applied mathematics (mechanics), and physics. You can expect about 15 hours of contact per week and will be studying independently for at least the same amount of time. Your assessment will be in the form of coursework assignments, in-class tests and examinations at the end of each of the two semesters.
Core modules:
* Civil Engineering
* Mathematical Methods
* Applied Mathematics
* Physics
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.
Assessment methods
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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Top job areas of graduates
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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