Sessions
Below are the sessions that are available for this course.
Full-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 13 September 2021
Day: Subject to Timetable
Time: 09:00–17:00
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 30
Hours per Week: 20
Total Hours: 600
Fee: 2600
Places Available: 16
Course Coordinator: Paul.McCusker@swc.ac.uk
Part-Time
Campus: Omagh
Week Starting: 14 September 2021
Day: Tuesday
Time: 09:00–22:00
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Number of Weeks: 42
Hours per Week: 13
Total Hours: 546
Fee: 1000
Places Available: 20
Course Coordinator: Paul.McCusker@swc.ac.uk
Description
This course is designed to prepare learners for a career in Civil Engineering and related industries at higher technician level. It will provide learners with specific practical and professional skills in analysis, organisation, design, teamwork and communication. The course also aims to prepare learners to progress to Honours Degree level study or directly enter employment as a highly skilled employee.
Additional Information
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE)
Terms & Conditions
Students are required to:
Comply with College Policies and procedures, rules and regulations (available in your Student Diary/Higher Education Handbook, on-line: www.swc.ac.uk and on the College VLE).
Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates, coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted.
The minimum overall pass mark of 40% is required to be achieved in all modules.
Course Content
This course contains all the core modules associated with Civil Engineering, including Structural Mechanics, Geotechnics, Hydraulics and Road Design. Surveying, CAD and Technology will also be covered.
Core Modules
Civil Engineering Technology & Materials
Geology & Soil Mechanics
Surveying for Civil Engineers
Mathematics & Structures
2D & 3D CAD for Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering Project & Professional Development
Work-based Learning
Infrastructure & Engineering Design
Civil Engineering Management & Measurement
Fluid Mechanics & Water Engineering
Further Mathematics for Civil Engineers
Optional Modules
All modules are mandatory.
Assessment Method
Learners will be assessed by coursework, examinations or a combination of both. Coursework assignments will include practical activities, laboratory experiments, live projects and group presentations. Learners will also be assessed in the workplace as part of the assessment for the Work based Learning module.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates may (subject to performance) progress to BEng Honours Degree in Civil Engineering or BSc Honours Civil Engineering (Geoinformatics). Exemptions may also be given for entry onto the BSc Honours Construction Engineering and Management. These programmes are offered at Ulster University, Jordanstown. Learners may take up employment in the private sector with civil engineering consultants, contractors or specialists or in the public sector in government departments.
Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points (full-time) or 56 UCAS points (part-time) - AS /A Level/BTEC qualifications or approved equivalent, GSCE English and Maths at Grade C or University-approved equivalent. Applicants must hold an A Level pass in one of the following subject areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography, Applied Science or DA Science, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Technology (including Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology and Digital Technology). Alternative qualifications such as BTEC National awards in STEM subjects are also acceptable. Mature Learners will be assessed on an individual basis. Refer to general entry requirements.
International Student Entry Requirements
International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.
English language requirements for international applicants is Academic IELTS
6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE - Pass at Level 3 also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.