Extended BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
(including Foundation year).
UCAS H108 BEng/e
Introduction
The Foundation Pathways in Technology programme (formerly known as the Extended Engineering programme) is designed for students who do not possess the normal entry requirement for HND, BSc (Hons) or MEng / BEng (Hons). It is equivalent to A-level mathematics and physics.
This programme attracts many mature students who are returning to study, perhaps after a period in industry or the armed forces. Many other entrants possess A-levels but in subjects which are now relevant to engineering.
One of the main aims of the programme is to provide a good grounding in mathematics, so that you can subsequently progress to the course of your choice with confidence. For this reason the programme is administered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. However, an attractive feature of the programme is that it is partly taught in, and by, the Engineering Schools in the Faculty of Technology so that all students experience a little of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and civil engineering.
Students who have already studied A-level Physics can take the modules in Engineering Science instead of repeating work with which they are familiar. The whole programme is designed to be user-friendly and engineering orientated, to reflect the fact that you will eventually progress to an engineering course in the Faculty of Technology.
Most of the modules are assessed continuously using short tests and coursework, so providing an ideal return to study package.
Depending upon your performance, you can progress to the MEng / BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) or HND programmes. Many students have followed this route to an honours degree and a successful career.
Factfile
Duration
One academic year (which qualifies for a student loan), leading to a MEng / BEng (Hons), BSc (Hons) or HND course.
3 or 4 year degree course.
Entry Requirements for September 2002
Programme / Course
UCAS Code
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A-Level / GCSE
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AGNVQ
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BTEC Nat. Diploma
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Access to HE
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject |
Preferred Subject
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Foundation Pathways in Technology
UCAS H108 BEng/e |
4 P @ GCSE (grades A, B or C) including English and Mathematics, plus 1 P @ A-Level: practically any subject
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Overall Pass |
A BTEC NC/ND in almost any subject, typically without a pass in Mathematics II. |
An indication of ability in mathematics and science |
- 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
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Stage 0
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Semester
1 |
Essential:
- Mathematical Methods I.
- Applied Mathematics.
- Engineering Experience.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Physics I.
- Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science.
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Semester
2 |
Essential:
- Mathematical Methods II.
- Mathematical Modelling.
- Engineering Project.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Physics II.
- Mechanical Engineering Science and Communication Engineering Science.
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Note:
For prospective civil engineering students the foundation year is technically Stage 0 of the MEng / BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and thus is often referred to as the Extended Civil Engineering Honours Degree.
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