About Civil Engineering, Beng (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Immerse yourself in the concepts and applications of the building blocks of civil engineering on this degree course. Our civil engineering degree course, founded with strong industry links, is different in respect of our unique location, situated in a region which boasts a wide range of cutting-edge engineering and technological-advanced organisations. You’ll be equipped with the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles. You’ll be taught by research-informed teaching staff and will benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories and digital teaching and learning facilities within the UCLan Engineering Innovation Centre.

• Civil Engineering at UCLan is 4th in the UK and top in the North West for academic support  - National Student Survey 2019.
• You can practise in the broad area of civil engineering or specialise either as a structural engineer, environmental engineer, or engineering hydrologist.
• Benefit from regular field trips to visit examples of best practice projects, as well as the opportunity to engage with live projects.
• Opportunities to become a research intern, working with UCLan’s research staff during the summer vacation whilst you are still a student.

FURTHER INFORMATION

This Civil Engineering degree course is founded on strong industry links and taught by experienced, professionally qualified staff. You will benefit from UCLan’s investment in the Engineering Innovation Centre - due to open in 2019. An optional industry placement is available, furthering your professional knowledge and increasing your employability.

The advantages of this course are:

• An integrated design projects environment with other built environment disciplines
• Managing projects effectively and efficiently, through engaging in management issues from the onset of the programme
• State-of-the-art, well-equipped laboratories and digital teaching and learning facilities within UCLan’s innovative Engineering Innovation Centre
• Contribution from high profile, regionally based practitioners
• Students will be taught by research-informed teaching staff at the top of their profession
• Opportunities to become research intern, working with UCLan’s research staff, during the Summer vacation, whilst you are still a student

OPPORTUNITIES

As a civil engineer you will become a part of a dynamic, fast growing industry with the potential to develop your career across the globe. You will have alternative routes to gain employment in a range of engineering disciplines, within either the broad area of civil engineering or specialist disciplines such as a structural engineer, transportation engineer, environmental engineer, or engineering hydrologist. As well as the option to further your specialisation with a postgraduate course, you can also diversify into the academic world of research and development, within universities or work for dedicated established research organisations within the built environment.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights

University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: