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BEng (Hons)

Civil 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

  • UCAS Code

    H200

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

  • Home students

    £9,000*

  • International students

    £15,260*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

  • Home students

    £740*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

  • UCAS Code

    HG00

  • Start Date

    September

  • Location

    Pontypridd

  • Campus Code

    A

Fees

  • Home students

    £9,000*

  • International students

    £15,260*

  • Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.

Our Civil 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.

Accredited By

  • Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
  • Institution of Civil Engineers
  • Institution of Structural Engineers
  • Institute of Highway Engineers
  • Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
  • Permanent Way Institution
  • Engineering Council.

 

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

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Course Highlights

Professionally Recognised

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution.

Industry Focused

We have strong links with industry and place considerable emphasis on student projects and practical, problem-based learning.

Work Placement Opportunities

This course is also available through Network75, a combined work and study route. There are also opportunities for field trips and work placements.

Expert Knowledge

Staff are experts in their fields, some through research activities and some through professional practice in industrial careers.

Module Overview

You'll study core topics such as mathematics, structures, materials, geotechnics, hydraulics and surveying. Threads of design, sustainability, health and safety, and professionalism are also embedded in the civil engineering course. Your dissertation enables you to tailor your qualification to the area of industry you want to work in.

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

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UCAS points: 120 (or above)

Typical qualification requirements:

  • A Level: BBB to include Mathematics and one other Science subject
  • Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and one other Science subject
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit  in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject which must include Maths modules 
  • Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points

 

Additional requirements include:

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. 

International applications welcomed:

We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence please view our dedicated country pages.

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Contextual offers

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.

 

We're here to help

Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch and we'd to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.

 

Civil engineering academic Joanna Thomas smiles at the camera from an engineering workshop at the Treforest campus

Civil Engineering courses at USW are top in Wales for student satisfaction. (National Student Survey 2024)

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Fee

£9,000

per year*
International Full-time Fee

£15,260

per year*
International Full-time Fee

£15,260

per year*
UK Part-time Fee

£740

per 20 credits*

Further Information

Studying at university is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll have two main financial obligations – tuition fees and living costs. There’s lots of financial help available from the University of South Wales and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).

*Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee is anticipated to remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course except as described below.

Please be aware that we may increase the maximum fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses only where the Welsh Government increases the permitted level of inflation of fees. Fees for all students (including part-time, postgraduate and international students) may be amended in accordance with our applicable Fees and Debt Management Policy.  We will ensure that students are given clear, intelligible, unambiguous and timely information about our courses and costs in good time, ahead of the next academic year.

 

Fees and Funding Scholarships and Bursaries Cost of Living Support

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

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.

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.

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.

Facilities

Our civil engineering labs are equipped with the latest computer-aided and controlled machinery.

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Employment opportunities are excellent. Graduates of our Civil Engineering degree secure work with consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors and local authorities, with a range of companies that include Capita Symonds, BAM Nuttall, Hyder Consulting, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, Morgan Est, Carillion, Mott MacDonald, Atkins, Network Rail, United Utilities, and various international companies.

 



Possible career paths

You may have a clear career path that you are aiming for, and we can help you get there. On the other hand, you may still be unsure about the direction you wish to take and that’s why our lecturers, industrial contacts and careers services will want to talk to about these opportunities.

It’s an exciting time to be a Civil Engineer – the world is facing some major challenges and we are at the forefront of developing solutions to many of these.

 

 

Careers support

Our careers service offers a range of advice and guidance to students. We can link you up with industry, we can help you with interview skills and CVs and help you to focus on your own direction of travel.

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