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Programme summary for FdSc Civil Engineering & Construction Management

About the programme

The construction industry is one where there has always been close co-operation between designers, planners and contractors. This programme will reflect the multi-disciplinary nature of the construction industry by consolidating civil engineering, civil engineering surveying and construction management strands taught at UEL. This programme benefits from existing accreditation with the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and the Chartered Institute of Building. This programme will suit those working in the construction industry who are looking to obtain a formal qualification, or for full-time students aiming for a more vocational route in to industry.

Programme Structure

Study is based on two years full-time or three years part-time. The programme is modular and is based on core studies supported by a number of optional modules leading to greater flexibility of specialisations within the areas of study.  Students undertake core modules for two-thirds of the course then elect to study route specific modules to follow one of the following routes with the remainder:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Civil Engineering Surveying

Career opportunities

We have strong links with industry and host regular site visits to current construction projects and other networking opportunities as part of the programme of study.  The Programme involves a range of work placement options and in the final year full time students will be assisted in securing a block work placement in industry for up to 4 days a week to meet the work based learning requirements  of the course.

Support

  • Module tutors provide academic support. We encourage you to seek help and assistance from them on lectures, tutorials and laboratory work.
  • Personal tutor support throughout your programme
  • Support for development and study skills, preparation for employment and research.
  • Specialist support for dyslexia and English as a second language
  • Student advice services for accommodation, finance, career, IT training and learning resources.

Admission

  • A variety of formal qualifications may be used to establish that the applicant has an appropriate, general level of ability 
  • UCAS Tariff: The entry tariff for this programme is 120 points attained from a combination of A/S and A level passes in relevant subjects.
  • GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at GCSE grade C (or QCF Level 2 equivalent)
    In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) is required.
  • BTEC/EDEXEL - National Certificates,Diplomas or Extended Diplomas in a relevant discipline with an equivalent UCAS tarrif of 120 points.  Students wishing to pursue the civil engineering route also will need to have demonstrated a good level of mathematics within the course.  
  • GNVQ - Advanced; in a General Engineering based subject. 15 modules overall pass.
  • Mature students with relevant experience in the industry at a supervisory or craft level can also be offered a place dependant on an interview and/or diagnostic testing.

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