BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering

UCAS code: H202

Start date: September

Course length: full time: three years

Campus: Markeaton Street site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

You'll develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering technical design and management. You'll be introduced to key skills in structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials.

This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). You can visit www.jbm.org.uk for further information. This will lead to Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (MICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (MIStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (MCIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineers (MIHE) following a period of relevant experience and a professional review.

If you don't have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, you can study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first.

You'll study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Stage one

You'll take:

• Applied Mathematics 1
• Civil Engineering Construction
• Construction CAD and Personal Development
• Construction Materials Technology
• Site Surveying 1
• Structures 1

Stage two

You'll take:

• Applied Mathematics 2
• Fluids and Drainage Engineering
• Geology and Soil Mechanics
• Quantity Surveying Practice and Personal Development
• Structural Design and Assessment 2

You'll choose from:

• Project Management (Work Based Learning)
• Surveying 2

There is also an optional placement known as the Diploma in Professional Practice for students who want to continue building their work experience.

Diploma in Professional Practice

You'll take:

• Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
• Applied Professional Practice

Stage three

You'll take:

• Civil Engineering Management
• Independent Study and Personal Development (Civil Engineering)
• Structural Design Project
• Temporary Works and Geotechnics 3

You'll choose from:

• Advanced Infrastructure Design
• Surveying 3

Our entry requirements are usually 220 UCAS points, of which at least 180 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C (which must include English and Maths) or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

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The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

How you'll learn

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, on and off site laboratory and site work and visits to companies.

How you're assessed

Workshop laboratories, surveying field work, groupwork and individual assignments. Some traditional exams maybe involved for design tests.

As a graduate you'll have the knowledge and skills to start your career, and you'll have the academic base for Incorporated Engineer status.  An Incorporate Civil Engineer is a person with an accredited Bachelor Degree and experience who can maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation. The qualification is essential to be a practising engineer and lead a team in a professional organisation.

You can continue your professional development and further study in the discipline of civil engineering by taking our MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management course.