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Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons), B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
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Overview

The BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering features a compelling mix of lectures, real-life projects and site visits so you can develop all the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for. We will introduce you to key skills relating to structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials.

Careers

As a Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby graduate, you will have not only the knowledge and skills to embark on your career but also the academic base for Incorporated Engineer status. 

An Incorporated Civil Engineer is a person with an accredited bachelor degree and professional experience who can maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation. The qualification is essential to become a practising engineer and to lead a team in a professional organisation.

Detailed Programme Facts

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Preliminary Mathematics
  • Scholarship for Technologists
  • Technology Project 
  • Engineering Science
  • Introduction to Structural Analysis and Dynamics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Civil Engineering Construction
  • Construction CAD and Personal Development
  • Construction Materials Technology
  • Site Surveying
  • Structures
  • Fluids and Drainage Engineering
  • Geology and Soil Mechanics
  • Quantity Surveying Practice and Personal Development

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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General Requirements

  • UCAS points - 72 (up to 16 from AS-levels)
  • Specific requirements at GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at L2 as part of your course of study.

Alternative entry qualifications:

  • BTEC - MPP
  • Pass Access to HE Diploma 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

Tuition Fee

  • International

    14045 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 14045 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Derby

  • 540 - 860 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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