Civil Engineering (Full-time) (BSc Hons)
This Civil Engineering degree is designed around five principal areas: materials, structures, geotechnics, surveying, and construction management. These subjects are core to the civil engineering curriculum, as defined by the Joint Board of Moderators for accredited degree programmes. This course is ideal for anyone aiming to become a chartered engineer.
Our teaching staff bring a wealth of experience from the construction industry. They have developed strong industry links as practitioners, members of professional bodies, and through industry collaborations and research projects in various civil engineering fields.
We have close connections with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). These partnerships provide a rich source of knowledge and experience, enhancing your learning and boosting your employability prospects. Graduates of our programme often find opportunities not only as civil engineers but also in related fields such as building and site surveyors.
The course covers specialised subjects, including transport infrastructure engineering and environmental engineering, offered as specific modules. Our teaching approach combines traditional lectures with project-based learning. This means you will work on real case studies and scenarios, participate in site visits, and engage in practical exercises such as surveying and laboratory testing.
By studying at UWTSD, you will gain a comprehensive education in civil engineering, supported by experienced staff and strong industry connections. The skills and knowledge you acquire will prepare you for a successful career in the civil engineering field.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
“The construction industry affects everyone, influencing productivity and wellbeing, creating the homes, hospitals, schools, workplaces, and infrastructure essential for a good quality of life,” Caroline Gumble, CIOB.
At UWTSD, we emphasise hands-on learning and real-world application in our Civil Engineering course. Our approach combines academic knowledge with practical experience.
The construction industry accounts for a significant percentage of the UK’s economic output and graduates in this field will have opportunities both in the UK and also overseas in a variety of rewarding careers.
In the first year, you will study the fundamentals of construction technology, structural mechanics, and engineering mathematics. Courses in digital technology CAD, BIM, and surveying will develop your technical skills. You will also cover construction materials, health, safety, and welfare, and skills for professional practice to ensure a well-rounded foundation.
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The second year focuses on deeper knowledge with modules in geotechnical and foundation technology, structural analysis, and materials engineering. You will engage in a research project design, alongside flexible modules including water resources and environmental monitoring, contract administration and project planning for construction.
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In the final year, you will undertake an in-depth individual research project and advanced level modules, all ensuring that you are fully prepared for the demands of the civil engineering profession upon graduation.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and support by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
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Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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Civil Engineering (BSc)
You will need 96 UCAS Tariff points from A levels or their equivalent (previously 240 UCAS tariff points)Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.
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Assessments used within these programmes are normally formative or summative. In the former assessment is designed to ensure students become aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
Typically, such assessment will take the form of practical exercises where a more hands-on approach shows student’s ability on a range of activities. Traditional formal time-constrained assessment is by means of tests and examinations, normally of two-hour duration.
Examinations are a traditional method of verifying that the work produced is the students’ own work. To help authenticate student coursework, some modules require that the student and lecturer negotiate the topic for assessment on an individual basis, allowing the lecturer to monitor progress.
Some modules where the assessment is research-based require students to verbally/visually present the research results to the lecturer and peers, followed by a question and answer session.
Such assessment strategies are in accord with the learning and teaching strategies employed by the team, that is, where the aim is to generate work that is mainly student-driven, individual, reflective and where appropriate, vocationally-orientated.
Feedback to students will occur early in the study period and continue over the whole study session thereby allowing for greater value added to the student’s learning.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as a major project but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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This programme will meet industry demands and in doing so provide a sound intellectually demanding vocational learning experience linked to industry and professional bodies, a requirement that satisfies the needs of both students and employers. Furthermore, the programme team has developed the aims of the course to enhance the development of technical competence and training at a level which is capable of meeting the industry’s current requirements for middle management.
The Civil Engineering pathway is formulated to provide the graduate with a range of skills that will enable them to enter positions within both client and contracting organisations. The diverse nature of the pathway, focusing on both environmental matters and civil engineering matters, offers students a range of possible career opportunities within these fields.
Module outcomes address concerns such as sustainability, energy efficiency and facilities management along with the more familiar outcomes such as management theories, literacy, problem-solving and client needs. Supplementing these are a range of higher-level skills which have been designed to integrate with module outcomes.