Programmes in Civil Engineering benefit from close links with the industry and many major employers.

The standard entry requirement for students entering level 0 will be a Greek Secondary School diploma (Apolytirion of Lykeio) with a minimum Apolyterion average of 10. Non-Greek nationals who have obtained this qualification through attendance in the Greek schooling system will be eligible for admission on the same basis as Greek nationals. Greek nationals who have been schooled overseas may be admitted to the programme on demonstrating that:

1. They hold a qualification recognised by UEL for admission to undergraduate programmes, as documented in the current edition of the “Blue Book”

2. They have demonstrated command of the Greek language through possession of an appropriate qualification recognised by the Greek educational authorities

For students entering level 1, the standard entry requirement will be a Greek Secondary School diploma (Apolytirion of Lykeio) with a minimum Apolyterion average of 15.

AMC’s graduates of the HNC in Civil Engineering will be able to enter directly onto level 1 of the programme.

AMC has an organized interviewing and admissions process which it follows for every academic programme it offers. Candidates are expected to sit one or more interviews with a qualified interviewer (who is usually the Course Leader in the student’s respective field of interest). Following the interview, candidates are required to fill out an application form which formalizes their request to be granted admission to their chosen programme of study. All decisions on student admission are then undertaken by a committee consisting of the Director, the Course Leader, and selected course tutors.

Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.

There is no English language requirement as the programme is delivered in the Greek language.

For hundreds of years civil engineers have contributed to the health and welfare of society. Roman viaducts and roads, the Parthenon, the Eiffel tower, the Channel Tunnel, the London Eye, the Athens Olympic Stadium and the Greek House of Parliament are just a few of the thousands of great civil engineering accomplishments. Whether it be in design, construction or management civil engineers provide innovative and technical abilities that will ensure a projects success. Civil Engineering is a profession which makes a 'real' contribution to society.

The programme reflects current practices and gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of engineering applications and learning skills. The programme contains a large proportion of laboratory and practical work to reinforce the theories and practices learnt in the classroom with 'hands on' experience developed through field courses. The programmes also provide an opportunity to study the fundamental knowledge and theories required by all Civil Engineers and apply these to the practical work environment.

AKMI Metropolitan College has constructed brand new labs for the delivery of the programme. The labs have all the equipment necessary to ensure the quality delivery of the programme.

Study is based on four years (level 0, 1, 2 and 3) full-time or part time. The programme is modular and is based on core studies supported by a number of optional modules. The programme includes three field trips covering surveying, geology and construction which are undertaken on a residential basis in various locations.

Students can follow the programme in any of the modes noted below.  With the permission of the Programme Leader, they may change between attendance modes if it is felt that their studies would benefit as a result.

The programme is available in various modes of study:

(i)         3 years full time

(ii)        4 years extended full time (with level 0 year)

(iii)       5-6 years part time day release

Part-time

To study in part time mode a student should preferably be employed in a recognised field of civil engineering and be granted day release by their employer.  Transfer between full time and part time study is possible, however you should speak with the Programme Leader if you are considering such a transfer.

The programme benefits from access to purpose built laboratories, up-to -date drawing office and IT laboratories and modern surveying equipment. Teaching is delivered through formal lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical classes, laboratory sessions, field programmes and site visits. Lectures are supported by notes and on line material which allow you to concentrate on the lecture and complete some independent studies of your own. Group work is also encouraged in many modules.

Assessment varies from module to module but will include examinations, coursework, project work, laboratory reports, time constrained and open book assignments and tests on competence in practical sessions.

The College advises and supports students in making their job applications.

Project work is an important feature of this programme. Throughout your studies you will undertake a number of small projects as part of the module assessment. During the final year of the programme you will be required to complete a project in the form of independent research and study of a technical subject. This project will be supervised by a member of staff with an interest in the field and will normally include some laboratory work or the analysis of a specific engineering problem. The project constitutes one third of the final year of the programme.

• Design
• Management
• Surveying
• Construction
• environmental engineering
• structures
• hydraulics
• geology and geotechnics

• designing and building things
• variety indoor and outdoor work
• mathematics
• science
• physics
• information technology

A traditional degree with a real practical emphasis geared to meet the needs of employers which can allow the opportunity to study various built environment specialisms.

Opportunities are available in civil, structural or water engineering, geotechnics, IT or transportation. Graduates may also have careers in business, management, and finance.

AMC has strong student support systems. We encourage you to consult with your tutors, who will monitor your progress and provide assistance and advice with academic and personal problems.

AMC’s facilities include dedicated computer laboratories and equipment which you are free to use at any time that they are not required for a class! Technical support is readily available supported by academics.

The general aim is to provide a programme of study for Civil and Structural engineers to meet the demands of their profession and to enable them to progress after further study to the status of Chartered Engineer. A specific aim of the programme is to promote an active interest in engineering and to encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their profession.

Throughout the programme course there are over lapping objectives:

• To train engineers to a level that will enable them to function effectively in industry
• To provide a knowledge and understanding of current theories and developments in civil engineering
• To enhance their understanding of the design and management processes relevant to civil engineering
• To encourage critical awareness and understanding of other professions in the construction industry
• To contribute to the development of the Engineer as an important professional in society and the built environment
• To allow career progression and educational development giving opportunities to study for a postgraduate Masters degree.

The typical duration of this programme is 4-years full-time. Part time study is possible for levels 1, 2 & 3 of the programme, extending the typical duration to 6-years.  It is possible in certain circumstances to move from full-time to part-time study and vice-versa to accommodate any external factors such as financial constraints or domestic commitments. Some of our students make use of this flexibility and this may impact on the overall duration of their study period.

The teaching year is divided into two semesters of roughly equal length.

This programme is a modular degree with a typical full time student studying 6 modules at a value of 20 credits per module in each year.

This programme is part of a modular degree scheme.

It is possible to bring together modules from one subject with modules from another to produce a combined programme, but professional accreditation only applies to those who follow the complete Civil Engineering programme.

The following are the core and optional requirements for this programme

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Before this programme started, the following was checked:

• there would be enough qualified staff to teach the programme;
• adequate resources would be in place;
• the overall aims and objectives were appropriate;
• the content of the programme met national benchmark requirements;
• the programme met any professional/statutory body requirements;
• the proposal met other internal quality criteria covering a range of issues such as admissions policy, teaching, learning  and assessment strategy and student support mechanisms.

This is done through a process of programme approval which involves consulting academic experts including some subject specialists from other institutions.

The quality of this programme is monitored each year through evaluating:

• external examiner reports (considering quality and standards);
• statistical information (considering issues such as the pass rate);
• student feedback.

Drawing on this and other information, programme teams undertake the annual Review and Enhancement Process which is co-ordinated at School level and includes student participation.  The process is monitored by the Quality and Standards Committee.

At UEL once every six years an in-depth review of the whole field is undertaken by a panel that includes at least two external subject specialists.  The panel considers documents, looks at student work, speaks to current and former students and speaks to staff before drawing its conclusions.  The result is a report highlighting good practice and identifying areas where action is needed.

This programme has a programme committee comprising all relevant teaching staff, student representatives and others who make a contribution towards the effective operation of the programme (e.g. library/technician staff).  The committee has responsibilities for the quality of the programme. It provides input into the operation of the Review and Enhancement Process and proposes changes to improve quality.  The programme committee plays a critical role in the quality assurance procedures.

The standard of this programme is monitored by at least one external examiner.  External examiners have two primary responsibilities:

• To ensure the standard of the programme;
• To ensure that justice is done to individual students.

External examiners fulfil these responsibilities in a variety of ways including:

• Approving exam papers/assignments;
• Attending assessment boards;
• Reviewing samples of student work and moderating marks;
• Ensuring that regulations are followed;
• Providing feedback  through an annual report that enables us to make improvements for the future.