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2. Top-Up Coursesby

Civil Engineering Top-up

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BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (Top-up) course has a focus on hydraulics, structural design and civil engineering management.

What you need to know about Civil Engineering

As many students are particularly confident and comfortable using current software and systems within the construction industry, they find the project management, construction and engineering design elements most appropriate to learn in line with their career aspirations and prospects.

Throughout the Civil Engineering course, students will develop skills in some particular areas, such as civil engineering theory, particular structures and infrastructure design.

The Civil Engineering program is taught by experienced professionals in the field, using modern techniques and methods and has a focus on some particular key design skills in structures, soil mechanics, geology, fluids, materials and surveying.

The Civil Engineering course also follows a vocational approach for both teaching and assessments and is informed and directed by the current market requirements.

Course Length: 1 year;
Start dates: January / April / August / September;

Career opportunities

Project manager
Building or civil engineer (for contractors or consultants)
Architectural engineer
Building control surveyor
CAD technician
Design engineer
Estimator
Site engineer
Structural engineer
Water engineer
Geologist engineer
Sustainability consultant
Fire risk assessor

Entry requirements

The (Top-Up) course is designed for applicants with a Level 5 qualification, such as a Higher National Diploma, or other equivalents, or have completed the second year of a relevant degree.
Applicants must have a relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits in any Business and/or Management related areas.
Overseas learners must demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of English language
Applicants must attend an interview with a member of the admission team
Applicants must bring the original certificates at the moment of registration

Course structure - Modules

Innovation and sustainable engineering design
Independent project
Civil engineering management
Structural design project
Hydraulics

Assessment.

Teaching methods include a mix of lectures, seminars, group-work and e-learning.

You will be taught using a practical approach, such as demonstrations, laboratory sessions and tutorials.

Assessment methods include portfolios of work, case studies, oral and graphic presentations, computer testing and examinations.

Progression.

After completing your undergraduate degree, if you decide to enhance your career prospects even further, you can apply for a postgraduate Master program.

For more information regarding progression, please contact Atlantic London.

Funding

Self-Funding

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you have chosen, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU and International Students as well.

Please contact us to find out the tuition fee for a specific course you’d like to know about.

Government Funds – Student Finance England

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on Indefinite stay, you can receive support from the government via Student Loan Company to cover tuition fees and some living costs while studying, depending on your circumstances.

Tuition fee loans, which cover the full cost of your course, are paid directly to the course provider.

You can apply for a Maintenance loan at the same time, which will help you cover some of your expenses. This loan will be paid directly into your bank account at the start of each term.

You won’t have to pay back the loan until one after your graduation, when you’ll earn over a threshold set by Student Loan.

Students can also apply for other grants subject to availability and eligibility, such as grants for disability, or for childcare costs.

1. HND Coursesby

HND Civil Engineering

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Created specifically for students interested in civil engineering and construction, the Construction and Built Environment (Civil Engineering) course will develop you as a professional and self-reflecting individual able to meet all the requirements within the sector.

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Construction and Built Environment (Civil Engineering) will help you develop strong communication skills in order to manage projects, on-site teams and client requirements.

The objectives of the course are as follows:

To prepare you for the global building environment with the skills, knowledge and judgement necessary to accomplish high performance in the built environment sector.
To equip you with the education and training fundamental for careers such as civil engineering, building services engineering, construction management, architectural technology, etc.
To offer you the education and expertise of the way technologies are shaping the construction and building sectors and make sure you will be ready to work with these technologies.
To provide you with the opportunity of addressing environmental issues, with a focus on sustainability and recognise the crucial role that the building environment plays in approaching this matter.

The range of skills acquired during the study years will be most relevant to construction technology, construction practice, construction management and legal responsibilities in construction.

Course Length: 2 years;
Start dates: January/April/August/September;

Career opportunities

Civil engineer
Chartered engineer
Building services engineer
Quantity surveying engineer
Construction manager
Architectural technology engineer

Entry requirements

Minimum age: 18 years old
Applicants are required to submit proof of the highest qualification obtained (e.g., Secondary School diploma/Baccalaureate/Level 3 Diploma) or relevant work experience
Overseas learners must demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of English language
Applicants must attend an interview with a member of the admission team
Applicants must bring the original certificates at the moment of registration

Course structure - Modules

Year 1:

Construction technology
Science and materials
Mathematics for construction
Principles of structural design
Individual project
Construction practice and management
Construction information (Drawing)
Civil engineering technology

Year 2:

Geotechnics and soil mechanics
Further mathematics for construction
Advanced structural design
Group project
Alternative methods for construction
Personal and professional development
Hydraulics

*Modules may vary depending on the chosen institution.

Assessment

The assessment is based on assignments, typically one assignment per unit. These assignments will vary and include a mix of formal reports, presentations and practical tasks.

You won’t have to write any exams during your HND, instead you will focus on gaining practical, applicable skills through real-world case studies and group and individual assignments.

Learners are assessed using a variety of methods, including group work, tutorials, lectures, seminars, presentations, essays, role play and case study analyses. All units will be individually graded as ‘pass, ‘merit’ or ‘distinction’.

You must pass all 8 units to achieve a higher certificate and all 16 units to achieve a higher diploma.

Progression

After completion you can progress to the 3rd year at university and apply for a Top-Up course such as BA/BSc (Hons) Top-up degree in Engineering – Civil.