BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Sandwich year

at University of South Wales

• The programme covers fundamental engineering principles underpinned by mathematics, health and safety, and sustainability.
• Students learn to utilise industry-standard software for designing and constructing civil engineering projects.
• The course includes opportunities for field trips and work placements, including a sandwich year of industrial experience.
• Each module is designed with input from senior industry professionals to ensure graduates are highly employable.
• The programme prepares students for careers in consulting, contracting, local authorities, and various civil engineering companies.

Modules

• Structural Mechanics and Design
• Geotechnics and Engineering Geology 
• Analytical and Numerical Methods
• Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology 
• Practising Civil Engineering 
• Highways and Transportation
• Supervised Work Experience

Important Dates

Currently, the University of South Wales is not accepting applications for its BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Sandwich year. Prospective students interested in this undergraduate course are advised to regularly check the university's website for updates on when the application period will open. Typically, the application window for this degree launches in May-June, aligning with the start of the new academic year, to accommodate incoming students for that intake cycle.

• A-Levels: BBB grades with Mathematics and one other Science subject, equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with a Grade B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A-Level in Mathematics and one other Science subject, equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points.
• BTEC: Extended Diploma with Distinction, Distinction, Merit in a relevant Mathematics, Science, or Engineering subject that includes Mathematics modules, equivalent to 120 UCAS tariff points.
• Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Mathematics/Science with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points.
• Additionally, the University generally requires a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, although individual circumstances are considered.

The University of South Wales currently charges £15,260/yr as tuition fees for the  BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Sandwich year programme. Students should consult the university's official website regularly for the most current programme fees, as these are subject to annual revisions based on factors like residency and enrollment status (full-time or part-time). The website provides the latest fee information, including any additional charges.

Graduates of the Civil Engineering degree programme enjoy excellent employment opportunities, securing jobs with consulting engineers, contractors, local authorities, and various companies like Capita Symonds, BAM Nuttall, Hyder Consulting, Alun Griffiths, Morgan Est, Carillion, Mott MacDonald, Atkins, Network Rail, United Utilities, and international firms. They may also progress to the MEng Civil Engineering course, combining the BEng with a Master's qualification, by achieving satisfactory grades in the first two years, allowing them to gain higher technical knowledge and apply learnings to an individual project.