HND Civil Engineering Studies and
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering or Civil & Coastal Engineering.
UCAS 002H HND/CvE and UCAS H201 BSc/CE or UCAS H256 BSc/CivCo
Introduction
Our HND in Civil Engineering Studies is a successful and well established programme that has been running for nearly 20 years.
Many ex-HND students have joined the programme following a disappointing A-Level performance and then gained direct entry to Stage 2 of the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and subsequently become Chartered Engineers. HND students can also join the final stage of our BSc (Hons) courses - see below for details.
Other HND students have switched to degree courses in other Faculties at Plymouth or at another university or had successful careers in industry.
Many HND modules are assessed by an even mixture of exams (50%) and coursework (50%), while some are assessed purely by coursework.
Our BSc (Hons) courses are accredited at Incorporated Engineer (IEng) level, which is now regarded by the Engineering Council as the normal career grade for the majority of Civil Engineers. These courses, which started in 2000, build on the success of our previous HND/BSc.
Stages 1 and 2 of the HND and BSc (Hons) courses are similar with the additional year of study on the BSc (Hons) course allowing you to obtain an honours degree in three years. This is an attractive option to many students.
Pathways are available in General Engineering and Coastal Engineering, hence the named award of BSc (Hons) in Civil & Coastal Engineering.
The BSc (Hons) and HND can be taken as sandwich programmes with 12 months in industry. However, since many HND students intend switching to a degree course, the HND is usually taken full time.
Factfile
Duration
HND: 2 years full time or 3 years sandwich.
BSc: 3 years full time or 4 year sandwich.
Entry Requirements for September 2002
Programme / Course
UCAS Code
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Award
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GCE A-Level
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AGNVQ
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BTEC Nat. Diploma
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Access to HE
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Foundation Year
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Points
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Preferred subject
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Points / Preferred subject
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject |
Preferred Subject
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Civil Engineering Studies
UCAS 002H HND/CvE |
HND
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60
(D)
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1 @ 6 unit A-Level; Maths or Science or Technology. Maths should have been studied to at least AS-Level. |
60 points from a relevant 12 unit GNVQ Advanced, containing suitable Maths. |
Pass |
Engineering |
Foundation Pathways in Technology |
Civil & Coastal Engineering
UCAS H256 BSc/CivCo
Civil Engineering
UCAS H201 BSc/CE |
BSc (Hons)
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160
(DDE)
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2-3 @ 6 unit A-Levels; ideally Maths and a Science or Technology. Maths must be passed at a minimum of AS level. |
160 points from a relevant 12 unit GNVQ Advanced, with a pass in GCE AS-Level Maths. |
A BTEC NC/ND with 4 M @ Level III |
Engineering |
Foundation Pathways in Technology |
- International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Overseas or equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details.
Click here for entry requirements of other Building and Civil Engineering courses
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Module Information
HND Civil Engineering Studies
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Stage 1
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Stage 2
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Essential:
- Computing and IT.
- Geotechnics I.
- Mathematics for Construction.
- Structural Analysis I.
- Graphical Representation 1.
- Construction Management 1.
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Essential:
- Civil Engineering Construction IIa OR
- Mathematics II.
- Hydraulics I.
- Structural Analysis II.
- Hydraulics I.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Graphical Representation II.
- Introduction to Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Simulated Industrial Experience IIIa OR
- Simulated Industrial Experience IIIb (includes Diving).
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Design of Structural Elements Ia.
- Mathematics I.
- Site Surveying.
- Civil Engineering Construction I.
- Construction Materials.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Diving Technology.
- Measurement and Specification.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Design of Structural Elements II.
- Contractual Administration.
- Geotechnics II.
- Individual Project.
- Simulated Industrial Experience IV.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Applications of Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Aspects of Virtual Reality.
- Approved Alternative.
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BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering or Civil & Coastal Engineering
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
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Essential:
- Computing and IT.
- Geotechnics I.
- Mathematics for Construction.
- Structural Analysis I.
- Graphical Representation I.
- Construction Management I.
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Essential:
- Mathematics II.
- Structural Analysis II.
- Hydraulics I.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Introduction to Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Simulated Industrial Experience IIIa.
- Simulated Industrial Experience IIIb (includes Diving).
- Graphical Representation II.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Individual Project II.
- Interdisciplinary Design Project.
- Structural Analysis III.
- Hydraulics II.
- Civil Engineering Construction II.
- The Environmental Impact of Buildings.
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Essential:
- Design of Structural Elements I.
- Mathematics I.
- Site Surveying.
- Civil Engineering Construction I.
- Construction Materials.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Diving Technology.
- Measurement and Specification.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Design of Structural Elements II.
- Contractual Administration.
- Geotechnics II.
- Individual Project I.
- Simulated Industrial Experience IV.
Option: Select 2 from:
- Applications of Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Aspects of Virtual Reality.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Individual Project II (continued).
- Interdisciplinary Design Project (continued).
- Advanced Design IT.
- Fire, Health and Safety.
- Project Management.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Coastal Processes, Coastal Defence and Shoreline Management.
- Highway Engineering.
- Approved Alternative.
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Note:
- Students wishing to take Diving Technology modules are required to pass an aptitude test and HSE Diving medical and must comply with Health and Safety requirements.
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