Civil Engineering FdEng

Civil Engineers play a vital role in the planning, design and construction of the infrastructure, which is fundamental to the economic wellbeing of a region or country. Civil Engineers, therefore, have very wide career opportunities and are employed for their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness.<br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE).*<br/><br/>This is a full time Foundation Degree (FdEng) programme offered by Belfast Met in collaboration with Ulster University. The course is designed for people who wish to progress to study a degree in civil engineering or are interested in a career in the construction/civil engineering industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects. <br/><br/>Modules of study include:<br/><br/><br/>• Civil Engineering Technology & Materials<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mathematics & Structures<br/><br/><br/><br/>• CADD & Graphical Communication<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Geology & Soil Mechanics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Infrastructure & Engineering Design<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Civil Engineering Project & Professional Development<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Surveying for Civil Engineers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Management and Measurement<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fluid Mechanics & Water Engineering<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Further Maths with Structural Analysis<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work Based Learning<br/><br/><br/><br/>This qualification 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 fully meeting the academic requirements for registration as an Engineering Technician (EngTech) and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Candidates must hold a Bachelors (with or without honours) accredited as Further Learning for IEng to hold accredited qualifications for IEng registration.<br/><br/>See www.jbm.org.uk for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for IEng.<br/><br/>Belfast Met offers a wide range of courses for school leavers after A Levels or BTECs (Level 3) within the Curriculum Area of Construction & Built Environment that includes:<br/><br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology</strong> U196<br/><br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Construction Engineering with Surveying</strong> U195<br/><br/><strong>Foundation Degree in Property, Housing and Planning</strong> U193