Civil Engineering (Top-up)

Available for September or January intakes.
Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.

Course overview: This top-up degree is ideal if you are qualified to QCF Level 5 (foundation degree, HND or equivalent) in a civil engineering related subject and you wish to enhance your career prospects.

The course deepens your knowledge of subject areas previously studied as part of your HND, foundation degree or equivalent. You gain a rounded knowledge and understanding of design of concrete structures, water engineering, construction management and contracts. The design and project modules allow you to solve complex multi-disciplinary civil engineering design and implementation problems.

After the course: Typical roles include construction project management, building or civil engineering for contractors or consultants, architectural practices, local authorities or government agencies. If you successfully complete this degree with at least 2.2 honours you can apply for one of several MSc programmes for further study.

Please note, this top-up degree would not be eligible for progression to our accredited postgraduate MSc Civil and Structural Engineering degree. If you're intending to study this postgraduate course then you must first complete our accredited BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree and obtain at least a 2.2 honours degree.