Environmental Civil Engineering (Hons), B.Sc.

  • Application Deadline
  • 24 months
    Duration

About

A Civil Engineer helps to make some of the most innovative structures in the world - the infrastructure for transport, energy, industry and commerce is the result of civil engineering.

Site visits are organised throughout the Environmental Civil Engineering (Hons) programme of Glasgow Caledonian University and have recently included the M74 motorway extension, the White Cart flood prevention scheme, new Forth Crossing and Whitelee Wind Farm. You may also attend a five-day study trip to Europe, linked to one of our Erasmus university partners.

Your Career

Employment opportunities exist with civil engineering contractors and consultants engaged in road building, quarrying, construction of large buildings and bridge building. Local authority positions also exist in planning and the administration of major networks. Our graduates can take advantage of opportunities within sustainable development and engineering for resilience.

Accreditation

  • The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers).
  • We are also accredited by CABE, and importantly, ENAEE the European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education with an EUR-ACE label.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity

    You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.

    Full-time
    • Full-time duration 24 months
    • Duration description
      2 - 4 Years
    Part-time
    • Average part-time duration 60 months
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus
  • More information Go to the programme website

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Foundation Level Civil Engineering

  • Surveying & Structures

  • Includes Principles of Hydraulics

  • Contracts Management

  • Structural Design and Geotechnics

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

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Academic Requirements

Year 1 Entry Requirements

  • SQA Higher: ABBB including either Maths, Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science plus Nat 5 English at C. Nat 5 Maths at C is also required if not taken at Higher Level
  • A level: BCC including Maths or Physics plus GCSE English at C/4
  • ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 including Maths or Physics, plus English and Maths at Ordinary Level O2 if not taken at Higher
  • IB Diploma: 24 points must include Maths and Physics
  • BTEC: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering at MMM
  • SWAP Access: SWAP STEM programme at BBB

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  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills
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Tuition Fee

  • International

    11500 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 11500 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.

  • EU/EEA

    1820 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 24 months.
We've labeled the tuition fee that applies to you because we think you are from and prefer over other currencies.
  • RUK: £9250
  • Total tuition fees for RUK students completing a three or four year degree are capped at £27,750.

Living costs for Glasgow

  • 620 - 1020 GBP/month
    Living Costs

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

Funding

We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.

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