Civil Engineering Foundation Degree (Validated by Ulster University) FT Millfield
Belfast Metropolitan College
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Foundation Degree

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Millfield Campus

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SEP-25

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2 years

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OverviewCivil Engineers play a vital role in the planning, design and construction of the infrastructure which is fundamental to the economic wellbeing of a region or country. Civil Engineers, therefore, have very wide career opportunities and are employed for their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness.This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE).*This is a full time Foundation Degree programme offered by ...Read more

Overview

Civil Engineers play a vital role in the planning, design and construction of the infrastructure which is fundamental to the economic wellbeing of a region or country. Civil Engineers, therefore, have very wide career opportunities and are employed for their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness.

This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE).*

This is a full time Foundation Degree programme offered by Belfast Met in collaboration with Ulster University. The course is designed for people who wish to progress to study a degree in civil engineering or are interested in a career in the construction/civil engineering industry and require a Foundation Degree to enhance employment prospects.

Modules of study include:

Civil Engineering Technology & Materials
Mathematics & Structures
CADD & Graphical Communication
Geology & Soil Mechanics
Infrastructure & Engineering Design
Civil Engineering Project & Professional Development
Surveying for Civil Engineers
Management and Measurement
Fluid Mechanics & Water Engineering
Further Maths with Structural Analysis
Work Based Learning

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A level

A level:

CC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

Irish Leaving Certificate - Higher Level:

3333 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

M Grades / Points required

At A-level, a minimum tariff of 64 points, to include Grades CC including Mathematics and one other technical subject, together with a minimum of five passes at GCSE Grade C or above, which must include English Language (Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication accepted as equivalent) and Mathematics (Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy is not accepted as equivalent).

Grades BBCC to include Mathematics and a relevant Science subject. If English and Physics are not offered at Higher Level a minimum of a Grade 3 at Standard/Grade C at Intermediate Level 2 is required.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Access Course: A minimum of 55% average in a relevant discipline, including Mathematics and relevant Science units (Level 3).

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

A minimum of five subjects including grades 3333 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a relevant Science subject. If English and Physics are not offered at Higher Level, a minimum of a Grade 3 at Ordinary Level is required.

Pearson BTEC National Diploma (12 units) in Construction (Civil Engineering), with a Merit or above in at least half of the units taken, (this must include Unit 3 - Maths and Unit 19 – Further Maths) and passes in the remaining units, together with Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians (Institution of Civil Engineers) (9 units) plus GCSE English Language (or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Communication) and Mathematics at Grade C or above.

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (18 units) in a relevant discipline, with a Merit or above in at least half of the units taken (relevant units will be specified) and Passes in the remaining units, plus GCSE English Language (or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills: Communication) and Mathematics at Grade C or above.

Tuition fees

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England

£3,050 per year

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Students from England

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Fees are payable annually.

£2,765 per year

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Academic period 2020: Tuition Fee = £2765.00 Fees are payable annually.

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Belfast Metropolitan College
Millfield Belfast Belfast Antrim BT1 1HS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Great Victoria Street  0.2 miles away
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