Civil Engineering with Foundation Year

Why study BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at BNU?
Opportunities for you
Civil engineering, and engineering itself, is a dynamic field with endless opportunities for growth and specialisation. Whether you're interested in transportation, environmental engineering, or structural design, our program provides a solid foundation for pursuing your passion.

Study options
This programme runs as both a full-time and part-time course, with part-time structured across a six-year span, so you can fit it around your other commitments outside of study. As well as this we offer the full-time course with an additional placement year in your third year. This four year option allows you to get hands-on within the industry, before you complete your studies.

We also offer this course as a four-year Foundation Year programme. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

Facilities
During your time with us you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities, including:

Mechanical/Structural Lab to include different Structural Test kits that will measure Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers, Bending Stress and Bending Moments etc.
Materials and Manufacturing Lab to include 3D Metal Printer, Hardness Tester, Universal Tensile Testing, Impact Tester, Milling and Drill machines
Fluids and Hydraulics Lab to include Digital Hydraulic Bench, Axial Flow Pump, Recirculating Flume, Hydro-electric Turbine and Surface Tension Balance.
Process and Energy Lab to include HVAC unit, Air Conditioning Trainer, Process Trainer and Photovoltaic Cells
Concrete & Geotechnical Testing Lab to include Slump Test, Concrete Density, Porosity, Flexural and Compression Testing, Soil Shear, Grading and Moisture Tests.
Electrical and Electronics Lab to include Power and Energy Electronics, Modern Electrical Machine Systems, Three Phase Power Systems
Automation Lab to include Dobot Smart Industry 4.0 Workstation, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC systems
Immersive Virtual Reality
CAD Lab

What will I learn?
The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

Civil engineers play a crucial role in shaping the world around us. They design, construct, and maintain essential infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, dams, and water supply systems, which in turn contribute to the development and improvement of society.

On the BEng Civil Engineering course, you’ll delve into core topics such as structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, and hydraulic engineering. We also ensure that sustainability and innovation is at the core of our curriculum and modules.

During your time on the course you’ll contribute your own innovative solutions to a range of questions and challenges such as climate change adaptation, renewable energy integration, and smart infrastructure development.

Throughout the course, you will engage in design projects and laboratory exercises that simulate real-world engineering challenges. These hands-on experiences allow you to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems, develop critical thinking skills, and gain valuable experience in project management and teamwork.

These skills are essential for success in the workplace and are cultivated through group projects, presentations, and other collaborative activities. Employability is also embedded throughout the course through various professional development initiatives. This may include workshops on resume writing and interview skills, guest lectures from industry professionals, and opportunities for networking and internships.

Foundation Year
Core Modules
Foundation Mathematics
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to Engineering Science
Introduction to Engineering Materials and Structures
Project: Engineering Design
Engineering in Practice and Professional Development

Year 1
Core Modules
Science and Materials for Engineers
Mathematics for Engineers
Computer Aided Design and Simulation
Individual Engineering Project and Management
Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Modelling & Analysis of Electromechanical Systems

Year 2
Core Modules
Construction Management
Soil Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics
Surveying for Engineers
Structural Analysis and Design 1
Transport Engineering

Year 3
Core Modules
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering
Leadership and Management
Structural Analysis and Design 2
Research Project

During your time on the Civil Engineering programme, you’ll experience a range of active teaching methods and authentic assessment strategies, with an emphasis on both practical and traditional teaching approaches.

You’ll also have opportunities to put your knowledge learnt in lectures and tutorials to practice In laboratory sessions and during a range of practical activities.

Traditional forms of assessment include;
• Written assignments
• Report
• Portfolio and digital models
• In-class assignments
• Computer-based test
• Set Presentations (for example, poster and oral)
• Proposal
• Dissertation

On this Civil Engineering programme, you’ll study in a close-knit tutor group where everyone’s input is recognised and valued. Not only will you make friends for life, but you’ll also make important connections that will last through your career, and you’ll form a network, just like you’d find in the working-world.