Civil Engineering - BSc/BSc(Hons) - Part-time

The world is full of infrastructure. As a civil engineer, you'll be responsible for its design and construction. From bridges, roads and buildings to dams, pipelines and airports, you'll learn the skills needed to develop the systems and structures that allow our society to operate efficiently. Combining mathematical and design skills, as well as communication and management abilities, a civil engineering role will appeal if you have an enquiring, technical mind.

The world is full of infrastructure. As a civil engineer, you'll be responsible for its design and construction. From bridges, roads and buildings to dams, pipelines and airports, you'll learn the skills needed to develop the systems and structures that allow our society to operate efficiently. Combining mathematical and design skills, as well as communication and management abilities, a civil engineering role will appeal if you have an enquiring, technical mind and love problem solving. The honours course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Institution of Structural Engineers. IEng degree Accredited IEng (Full) This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. You'll learn the fundamentals of civil engineering, then the specific skills involved. You'll develop skills in and knowledge of structural analysis, construction surveying, geology and relevant computer applications. On graduation, you'll possess the ability to take an integrated approach to problem solving, as well as knowledge of the legal and contractual issues involved. View Full Screen

What's involved Based over six years part-time, the course will involve lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. Year 1 Foundation Mathematics, Construction Surveying, Civil Engineering Materials, Option Year 2 Construction Engineering, Engineering Principles (Civil), Intermediate Mathematics, Soil Mechanics Year 3 Fluid Mechanics, Structural Analysis and Design, Timber Properties and Construction, Option Year 4 Integrating Design Project, choice of: English as a Foreign Language, Digital Mapping & GIS, Methods of Construction Year 5 Applied Structural Design 2, Construction Engineering & Management, Environmental Hydraulics, Honours Project, choice of Advanced Land Surveying, Traffic Engineering, Structural Timber Design 1 Year 6 Engineering Law & Contract Procedures, Ground Engineering Students of this course are eligible for the Best Timber-related dissertation prize and the Properties and Structural Use of Timber prize. For detailed information on individual modules, visit the Module Description page Professional accreditation Please ensure that if you are seeking a course which leads to accreditation with a professional body you have checked what the requirements are or have contacted us for specific advice. We cannot accept any responsibility if the course you select does not subsequently meet your requirements.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseTypical year 1 SQA HigherBCCC A LevelCCD Irish Leaving CertificateB2, C1, C1, C1 at higher level Subjects requiredMaths and English (or other literate) at Standard Grade (2 or above), GCSE (B or above) or OL (grade A2 or above). Typical year 2 SQA Advanced Higher A LevelBBB HNCB in Graded Unit in related subject. Typical year 3 HNDB in Graded Unit in related subject. Irish Ordinary DegreePass at first sitting. Typical year 4 Irish Ordinary DegreeMay be considered Typical Entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which students are normally accepted. Competition for places varies from year-to-year and achievement of the typical entry requirements does not always guarantee a place.Other qualifications or experience may be considered including European and International qualifications.Fees TableFees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU £305£305per 20 creditsRest of UK £1,085£1,105per 20 creditsOverseas£1,875£1,950per 20 credits Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.