Civil Engineering (part-time), BSc (Hons)

This part-time degree course exposes you to the exciting and rapidly expanding world of construction, with a blend of design work, project planning and management of large construction projects around the world. As a graduate, you'll be part of an industry developing and maintaining the infrastructure required by the world at large.

Why choose this course?
The part-time option on the BSc Civil Engineering course is a special offering which allows those already working in the industry, or with work experience, to acquire further professional qualifications and apply their learning.

This course:

• provides education base for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
• is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) (please see below for further details)
• accepts advanced entry with relevant qualifications and experience
• is taught for one day each week
• benefits from excellent labs and workshops
• enables you to fit study around work commitments.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Please see the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) website for further information.

Funding
As a part-time student you can apply for a loan to cover your tuition fees - visit our funding page for further information.

Nottingham Trent University Civils' Society

"The Society speaks for itself. CivSoc maintains good relations with the local branch of the institution of civil engineers. CivSoc organises its own trips throughout the year, most commonly to construction sites around the country. It is a valuable experience."

To find out more please visit the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/civsoc/

Open days

Find out more about this course at an open day.

Our open days are designed help you find out about our courses and the University. You'll meet our lecturers and current students, and get to see some of the fantastic facilities we have. You can visit with friends, or bring your parents or guardians along with you. Find out the dates of our next open day.

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Course focus
This part-time degree develops your theory and practice of civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on practical and project work.

The part-time option is designed for those already working in the industry, or who have experience, to acquire further professional qualifications and apply their learning to their live working experience.

The University provides support and resources to make studying as easy and flexible as possible, including a virtual learning environment that makes anytime, anywhere study a reality.

Accreditation
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Please see the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) website for further information.

Course content
Year One and Two (Level Two)

• Years One and Two are the equivalent of the second year of the full-time course.
• Years Three and Four are the equivalent of the final year of the full-time course.

A and B modules are delivered on an alternate year basis.

• Introduction to Structural Engineering (20 credit points) (A)
• Structural Engineering (20 credit points) (A)
• Engineering Skills (20 credit points) (A)
• Building Technology applied to Civil Engineering (20 credit points) (B)
• Further Engineering Mathematics (20 credit points) (B)
• Ground Engineering (20 credit points) (B)

Year Three (Level Three)

• Further Structural Engineering (20 credit points)
• Ground Engineering, Water Resources and the Environment (20 credit points)
• Management and Transportation Studies (20 credit points)

Year Four (Level Three)

• Individual with Group Project (40 credit points)
• Professional Responsibilities in Civil Engineering (20 credit points)

How do you study?
The course is organised into structured modules and is delivered through:

• lectures
• seminars
• extensive practical and project work.

The University provides support and resources to make studying as easy and flexible as possible, including a virtual learning environment that makes anytime, anywhere study a reality.

It aims to develop your intellectual, practical and personal skills together with the theory and practice of Civil Engineering.

The part-time study route is taught one day a week and, where possible, part-time students are taught alongside full-time students on the BSc Civil Engineering full-time course.

Your typical day will run from 9 am through to about 7.30 pm and normally three different subject areas are taught on each day. At Year Four the formal contact hours are reduced to allow time to focus on the individual project.

Assessment
Assessed is based on coursework, projects, and examinations.

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Please note that course specifications may be subject to change