Civil and Construction Engineering
Prepare yourself for a career in Civil Engineering. Gain relevant expertise and get hands-on with state-of-the-art facilities at USW.
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Key Course Details
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£9,535*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
Our Civil and Construction Engineering degree will give you vital practical and academic training for a career in civil engineering. Using industry-standard software, you'll learn how to apply theory to engineering problems through design and project work. There are practical field courses in the UK, and you'll have the opportunity to complete a work placement as part of your studies.
DESIGNED FOR
Civil engineering is all about people. From supplying energy and clean water to our homes, to processing and recycling our waste, civil engineers work on developing services and facilities we use every day.
Career Paths
- Design Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Project Management
- Research Engineer
Skills Taught
- Problem solving through analysis using scientific and engineering theory
- Developed knowledge of cutting-edge technology
- Teamworking, management and leadership.
- Communication skills
- Understanding professional responsibilities
Course Highlights
Module Overview
In your first year, you will learn fundamental engineering principles. You will explore the relevance of mathematics in engineering and gain an appreciation of issues in construction management, materials and the environment.
Mathematics for Engineers - 20 credits
Engineering Mechanics 1 - 20 credits
Thermo-Fluid Mechanics - 20 credits
Civil Engineering materials - 20 credits
Professional Engineering - 20 credits
Engineering Communication - 20 credits
In year two, you’ll have an opportunity to apply the principles learned in year one through a series of modules covering materials and structures, hydraulics and surveying. In both your first and second years, you will attend practical field courses covering subject areas such as engineering, surveying and geology/geotechnics.
Structural Analysis and Design 2 - 20 credits
Geotechnics and Hydrology - 20 credits
Analytical and Hydraulic Methods - 20 credits
Sustainable Design - 20 credits
Practicing Civil Engineering - 20 credits
Highways and Transportation - 20 credits
Supervised Work Experience - 120 credits
In year three, you will focus on the analysis, design and implementation of engineering systems, and sustainability in civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge of geotechnical concepts to practical design and construction problems. Finally, you will undertake an individual project which gives you the chance to apply your technical knowledge.
Individual Project - 20 credits
Integrated Project - 20 credits
Structural Analysis and Design 3 - 20 credits
Geotechnical Engineering - 20 credits
Environmental Management - 20 credits
Managing Civil Engineering Projects - 20 credits
Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
You will learn through lectures, which are supported by tutorials, practical sessions and seminar groups. Wherever possible, your work will be based on live projects and case studies, with contributions from industry professionals.
The degree is assessed through assignments, coursework, ongoing class tests and exams. Presentations are included as elements of assessments in some modules, in order that key communication and presentation skills can be developed.
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Teaching staff
Our Civil Engineering lecturers are experts in their subject areas, having worked in, or with, industry, conducting research, presenting at conferences, publishing their work, and informing your studies with the latest insights. Not only will you be taught by academics who are specialists in their fields, but you will also benefit from guest speakers from the engineering world.
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Placements
We know the value of placement and work experience and are passionate about seeing our students take up these opportunities. We work with several local and national companies in order to assist students to take up these opportunities.
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Facilities
Our civil engineering labs are equipped with the latest computer-aided and controlled machinery.
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Life at USW
Halls are a big part of your student experience and there’s accommodation at all three of our locations. If you don’t want to live near the campus, there are great transport links to keep you connected.
Additional Costs
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
Admissions Advice
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