BEng Civil Engineering with Year in Industry
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Streatham Campus

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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OverviewHelp shape the future of our world by becoming a civil engineer.In your first year, youll delve into core disciplines alongside Civil Engineering through our collaborative modules.Youll learn from experts in the field on areas aligned with our research strengths, including vibration engineering, water resource and pollution control, and construction project management.The BEng Civil Engineering degree is designed to equip you with first-hand industry experience and insight into your ...Read more

Overview

  • Help shape the future of our world by becoming a civil engineer.
  • In your first year, you'll delve into core disciplines alongside Civil Engineering through our collaborative modules.
  • You'll learn from experts in the field on areas aligned with our research strengths, including vibration engineering, water resource and pollution control, and construction project management.
  • The BEng Civil Engineering degree is designed to equip you with first-hand industry experience and insight into your role as a civil engineer through site visits and fieldwork.
  • We will prepare you for a future career where you'll be at the forefront of creating real-world solutions. You'll learn by doing with our focus on project-based learning.
  • Kickstart your career with opportunities to gain valuable work experience through summer placements and the 'Year in Industry' programme.

Our four year ‘with Year in Industry programme includes a paid placement in business or industry for the duration of your third year. Work experience is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market. Its also a great way to try out different jobs and to make contacts within companies youre interested in working for.

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WUSCA ranking:
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58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
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14th
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Freya
12 Dec 24

Lots of study areas and loads of different societies to join. The guild hold many events throughout the year to bring people together. Sports are accessible and incredibly..Read more

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Casanique
26 Nov 24

It would be nice to have sheltered corridors on campus..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD - DDM Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies. Mathematics and another Science subject at Grade B required.

Mathematics and another Science subject at Grade B required.

Mathematics and another Science subject at Grade B required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits in Maths and 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade or above in another Science subject. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and another Science subject. Applicants with SL Grade 7 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL Grade 5 in Physics will also be considered.

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without an A Level Science subject, however A Level Maths is still required: Applied Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Sustainability.Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve grade B in A Level Maths and grade B in another A Level Science subject.

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£9,535 per year

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£30,900 per year

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£30,900 per year

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Freya
12 Dec 24
MEng Civil Engineering
Lots of study areas and loads of different societies to join. The guild hold many events throughout the year to bring people together. Sports are accessible and incredibly...
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Casanique
26 Nov 24
MSc Geotechnical Engineering
It would be nice to have sheltered corridors on campus...
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University of Exeter
Northcote House Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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