Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A BEng accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators that combines classroom learning with practical work and sets students on the path to chartered engineer status. It encourages an industry placement year between years two and three.

Duration: 4 years sandwich; 6 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One: Engineering Maths 1, Thermo-Fluid Mechanics, Civil Engineering Materials, Professional Engineering, Engineering Communication, Engineering Mechanics 1. Year Two: Structural Mechanics and Design, Geotechnics and Engineering Geology, Analytical and Numerical Methods, Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology, Practicing Civil Engineering, Highways and Transportation. Year Three: Individual Project, Integrated Project, Structural Engineering, Geotechnics Analysis/Design, Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering, Managing Civil Engineering Projects.

Career pathways

Civil engineering, flood management, project management, mechanical engineering, accountancy/finance and teaching; progression to the MEng is possible.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points or above. A Level BBC including Mathematics and a numerate subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography; Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills grade C plus BB at A Level including Mathematics and a numerate subject; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in a relevant subject including Maths and Engineering or Science modules; Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science with at least 112 UCAS tariff points; T Level Pass (C and above). Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 4 years sandwich; 6 years part-time

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