
Civil Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Civil Engineering with Foundation Year Beng (Hon)
Do you want to become a civil engineer but lack the normal entry requirements for one of our honours degrees? Perhaps youve shown evidence of good academic potential but don’t have sufficient qualifications or have been out of formal education for a while. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year that is broadly equivalent to mathematics and physics A level and includes a project and introductory engineering topics.
The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers. Whilst completion o...
Do you want to become a civil engineer but lack the normal entry requirements for one of our honours degrees? Perhaps youve shown evidence of good academic potential but don’t have sufficient qualifications or have been out of formal education for a while. This four-year degree route incorporates a foundation year that is broadly equivalent to mathematics and physics A level and includes a project and introductory engineering topics.<br/><br/>The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree and you will benefit from experienced university lecturers. Whilst completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification in its own right, you will be able to confidently progress to courses within our suite of civil engineering courses. <br/><br/><br/>• In the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), also known as the Shanghai Ranking we are eighth out of 50, and the highest ranked UK university, for Marine/Ocean Engineering.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Progress onto the first year of a professionally accredited civil or civil and coastal engineering degree course, guaranteed provided you pass the foundation year at the required level.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• We have an established track record of students progressing from the foundation year to success in their chosen degree course. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain a gentle introduction to mathematics and science, essential for success on our civil engineering courses.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Benefit from material specifically for civil engineering students including an appropriate project in term two.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn from our professionally qualified teaching staff and researchers. You’ll be taught by some of the same tutors who will teach you later in the degree. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Our friendly staff operate an open door policy and tutors are more than happy to discuss your work and offer assistance.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Discussions with your lecturers allow you to make an informed choice about which degree to select towards the end of your first year of study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H203
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
To include minimum 2 A Levels
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access Course Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C/ 4 or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 to 48 UCAS points. Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 Advanced Highers.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
32 to 48 UCAS points to include minimum 2 A Levels
T Level
Please contact the institution directly. If accepted we would ask for : Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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