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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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University of the West of Scotland
UCAS CODE: H200

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

OVERVIEWLearn the skills required to plan, design, build and manage civil engineering projects with UWS’s BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme.To equip you with the wide-ranging skills and knowledge sought after by employers, this programme covers the following areas:
• Mathematics
• Structural analysis and design
• Hydraulics
• Surveying
• Project management
• GeotechnicsRegular guest lectures from industry professionals will provide you with insight to what working life as a civil engineer is really like. This programme also offers a placement option where you complete 36 weeks of industrial training to prepare you for employment in the civil engineering industry following graduation.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration. See jbm.org.uk for further information and details of further learning programmes for CEng.
• The practical nature of the civil engineering course means that you will visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the degree where you will study modern practices in sustainableconstruction including environmental awareness, health and safety, and construction technology.
• As a UWS Civil Engineering graduate, you will have the skills to make useful contributions to any professional team from the moment you start your fulltime career.PROGRAMME DETAILS UWS’s School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences is home to industrystandard software and well-equipped experimental and computing laboratories, workshops and teaching facilities to help you gain the theoretical and practical skills needed to work in the civil engineering industry.CAREERSGraduates from this programme have secured roles including graduate civil engineer and graduate structural engineer for organisations such as:
• Graham
• Balfour Beatty
• BAM Nuttall
• Arup
• Atkins
• Amey
• WSP
• Network Rail

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Civil Engineering

    51st out of 58

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    n/a

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    41st

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    31st

    9

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