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STUDY

Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (Progression Route)

Geotechnical investigation
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years part-time
Location: Suffolk New College
Typical Offer: A Foundation degree, (or equivalent), FdA or FdSc
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: N/A
Start date: September 2024
Duration: Two years part-time
Location: Suffolk New College
Typical Offer: A Foundation degree, (or equivalent), FdA or FdSc
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Overview

This course has strong links with the industry and a number of modules are delivered by tutors who are primarily employed as practising professionals within the industry and who are employed by the colleges on proportional contracts. Graduates have found employment as site engineers, CAD technicians, technician engineers, highway engineers and estimators.

Course Modules

Modules studied include: Structural Analysis and Design B, Materials Technology, Geotechnics and Hydraulics, Contract Law and Administration and Dissertation. 

Applicants wishing to complete the BSc (Hons) who hold an HNC/HND will be required to first undertake modules from the FdSc to meet the entry criteria (an additional 60 credits for HND or 120 credits for HNC.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

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Course Modules 2024

Modules studied include: Structural Analysis and Design B, Materials Technology, Geotechnics and Hydraulics, Contract Law and Administration and Dissertation. 

Applicants wishing to complete the BSc (Hons) who hold an HNC/HND will be required to first undertake modules from the FdSc to meet the entry criteria (an additional 60 credits for HND or 120 credits for HNC.

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Records.

Close-up of Suffolk New College

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

FdA or FdSc (or equivalent)

 

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Applicants who do not hold these qualifications may be considered on an individual basis based upon their overall application and the course applied for.

 

Transferring Credit

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£9,250

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,454*

per 20 credit module
International full-time tuition fee

£15,210

per year

*Please contact the Student Centre for further details

Additional Course Costs

Additionally students may be required to pay for transport if any site visits are organised. Student may also be advised to spend up to £60 per year on books but this is not compulsory.

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs.

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How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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