Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Course Overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Part-Time -
3 Years -
16 Sep 2024
What is civil engineering?
Civil engineering is behind how our modern towns and cities work. Civil engineers design, construct, maintain, upgrade, rehabilitate and repair major infrastructures used by humans while protecting the natural environment. The industry plays a key role in designing infrastructure that can help tackle the climate change emergency. This course will ensure that you have the technical and management capability to contribute effectively to the civil engineering environment.
As part of this course, you’ll:
- Gain the academic knowledge to prepare for a career in civil engineering
- Be taught by staff with a broad range of industry experience in subjects including structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering, project management and highways engineering
- Take part in practical work and laboratory study
- Have the opportunity to gain a full degree by progressing onto the final year of our BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering course
Partially Accredited IEng qualification - Accredited IEng (Partial)
This qualification is approved by Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as:
- Fully satisfying the educational base for an Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Partially satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). A programme of accredited further learning will be required to complete the educational base for IEng
The JBM consists of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). Visit the JBM website for more information.
Learn to build a greener future
You’ll understand the role of civil engineers as responsible for designing, constructing and operating a wide range of infrastructure projects, including major structures, highways and water resources. Your studies will explore the need for sustainable, more complex, yet innovative, cost-effective environmentally sensitive solutions.
Industry guidance
Personal development sessions will help you broaden your industry knowledge. The sessions are generally provided by leading industry professionals and will help you choose the area of civil engineering to enter on graduation.
We have close links with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The body was formed more than 200 years ago and is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering associations. Visit the ICE website to find out more about the exciting opportunities a career in civil engineering could bring. You can also discover what civil engineering is and why you should become an engineer
Study a STEM subject
This course will give you an in-demand qualification in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subject.
Why study Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett University...
- Fantastic placements opportunities
- Industry standard specialist facilities and local/regional site visits
- Connect with professionals - through networking events and an experienced expert course team
- Part-time study available
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