University of Bolton Academic Center, Ras Al Khaimah.

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Programme Awards

TitleTypeLevelDescription
Honours Degree (BEng (Hons)Final AwardLevel 6Civil Engineering
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE)Exit or Fallback AwardLevel 5Civil Engineering
Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE)Exit or Fallback AwardLevel 4Civil Engineering

General Entry Requirements

You should have a minimum of two GCE A2-level passes (or equivalent), including Mathematics and five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. If English is not your first language you will need to complete a Secure English Language Test at IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Additional Criteria

  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications

  • Students with non-traditional entry qualifications but relevant experience or a suitable portfolio of work which is deemed a reasonable substitute for qualifications may be made an offer

Aims of the Programme

The principal aims of the programme are to:

  • develop a deep understanding of engineering principles by providing a balance between technical knowledge and practical application of the core civil engineering subjects.
  • develop the skills of engineering analysis and design
  • provide the foundation for leadership, social and business awareness
  • develop an understanding of the ethical and legal responsibilities of the engineer.
  • identify hazards and manage risk in environmental and health & safety issues and to address political aspects of civil engineering. To embed an awareness of the social, economic and environmental pillars of sustainability in engineering applications.
  • produce graduates who are articulate, numerate and literate.
  • instil imagination, reflection, versatility, confidence and inquisitiveness.
  • develop excellence in written, verbal and visual communications.
  • provide the appropriate educational base and inspire an ethos for the pursuit of professional membership.
  • encourage a commitment to lifelong learning and Continuing Professional Development.

Programme Structure

The programme requires 360 credits to be successfully achieved for the award BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering; 120 credits at HE4, 120 credits at HE5 and 120 credits at HE6.

Validated Modules

CIE4018Digital Technologies and Professional Skills
CIE4019Sustainable Construction and Materials 1
CIE4020Soil Mechanics and Hydraulics
CIE4021Geospatial Surveying
CIE4022Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
CIE4023Structural Analysis and Conceptual Design
CIE5014Construction Management and Digital Skills
CIE5015Transport Engineering and Materials II
CIE5016Structural Analysis and Detailed Design
CIE5017Hydrology and Environmental Engineering
CIE5018Geotechnics and Geo-Mapping
CIE5019Research Methods and Professional Practice
CIE6018Advanced Structural Analysis and Design
CIE6019Dissertation
CIE6020Geotechnical Engineering
CIE6021Group Project
CIE6022Applied Water Engineering
CIE6023Advanced Materials Technology and Practice
CIE6024Project and Environmental Management
CIE6025Advanced Construction Management and BIM
CIE6026Advanced Conceptual Design and Structural Planning