Engineering - Civil Engineering
This course is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The course also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly skilled employee.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points (full-time) or 56 UCAS points (part-time) -
AS /A Level/BTEC qualifications or approved equivalent, with passes in 4 different subjects including GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or University-approved equivalent.
Applicants must hold an A Level pass in one of the following subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography, Applied Science or DA Science, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Technology (including Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology and Digital Technology).
Alternative qualifications such as BTEC National awards in STEM subjects are also acceptable.
Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme, but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
Graduates may (subject to performance) progress to:
- BEng Honours Civil Engineering or
- BSc Honours Civil Engineering.
Exemptions may also be given for entry onto the BSc Honours Construction Engineering and Management. These programmes are offered at Ulster University, Belfast.
Or students may progress onto the one year full time/two year part time Top Up degree at South West College validated through The Open University
Bsc (Hons)Construction Engineering and Management
Learners may take up employment in the private sector with civil engineering consultants, contractors or specialists or in the public sector in government departments
in roles such as the following:
Structural Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resource Engineering, Project Management and more
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Omagh Campus
2024/25 Fees: Full-time tuition fees £2,700 (payable for each year).
Other fees associated with the course:
CSR card (reduced fee for students - £35).
Students may be required to purchase steel toe-capped boots for the purpose of attending site visits.
During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £100 or more per year.
Yes
How To Apply
Applications are now open for all full-time courses starting in September 2024.
To apply for a course you must apply directly online (see "Application Weblink").
Remember, places are limited on courses, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
Overview
This course is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The course also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly skilled employee.
The FdEng in Civil Engineering has an industry focused approach to infrastructure design and construction, where graduates develop an extensive range of professional subject knowledge and technical skills. This STEM programme has fully embraced and embedded a host of innovative curriculum approaches to empower people and industry to shape infrastructural development for a more inclusive society and healthier economy in Northern Ireland. The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators. All students will be given the opportunity to register as student members of the relevant professional bodies.
Course Content
There are 11 core and no optional modules on the FdEng in Civil Engineering. The modules are arranged into three levels of study: levels 3, 4 and 5. At levels 3 and 4, modules will introduce students to the core Civil Engineering Principles and the Numerical and Analytical Methods underpinning Civil Engineering Practice and Design. Computer Aided Design CAD and Surveying modules are delivered in Year 1 alongside Maths and Structures, Civil Engineering Technology and Materials and Geology and Soil Mechanics. Students will also undertake the Civil Engineering Project and Professional Development module in Year 1.
In Year 2 level 5 modules include Infrastructure and Engineering Design, Civil Engineering Management and Measurement and Fluid Mechanics and Water Engineering. The Work Based Learning module is undertaken at the end of Year 2 as it is a synthesis of all other modules on the Foundation Degree course. All modules on the programme are compulsory but students will have an element of choice in the Civil Engineering Project and Professional Development module and in the Work Based Learning module.
Year 1
Civil Engineering Technology & Materials
Surveying for Civil Engineers
Mathematics & Structures
2D & 3D CAD for Civil Engineers
Geology & Soil Mechanics
Year 2
Civil Engineering Project and Professional Development
Fluid Mechanics & Water Engineering
Further Mathematics for Civil Engineers
Work Based Learning
Year 3 Modules
Infrastructure and Engineering Design
Civil Engineering Management and Measurement
Learners will be assessed by coursework, examinations or a combination of both. Coursework assignments will include practical activities, laboratory experiments, live projects and group presentations. Learners will also be assessed in the workplace as part of the assessment for the Work based Learning module.
Course Coordinator
Paul.McCusker@swc.ac.uk