Advanced Concrete Technology PGDip

at University of Leeds

At the start of the course, in the September of your first year, there is a one-day online induction event. Since students on the course are spread across the globe, attendance in the live sessions is not compulsory, but it is highly recommended. Recordings of the sessions are made available for those who are unable to attend live. This event gives you the chance to meet fellow students on your course and talk to tutors about course content, learning and assessment methods and what’s expected of you as a part-time student.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Constituent Materials of Concrete    
• Cement and Concrete Properties    

A bachelor degree with a 2:2 (hons) in civil engineering or a related discipline.
 

We may also consider applications from candidates without a degree but with at least 5 years’ experience at senior managerial level in concrete plant and concrete constructions. This will need to be independently verifiable.
 

If you have passed the Institute of Concrete Technology exam stages 1-3, you’ll be eligible for approved prior learning which would allow you to be admitted to the PGDip or MSc (Eng).

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

Fees

• UK: £7,500 (total)
• International: £7,500 (total)

It is expected that the majority of students on the course will already be working within the concrete industry and looking to progress their career within their chosen field.
 

If you have no industrial experience, this course will provide an excellent route to a career within the concrete industry as you learn industrial practices through group projects involving participants from industry.
 

During your course you will have the opportunity to get to know people from the concrete industry through their association with tutors from the industry who will be part of the course delivery team.
 

Alumni from the course are currently working across the industry, including; LafargeHolcim, Arup, QSRMC, Grace Construction Products, plus others.