Civil Engineeringwith FoundationYearBEng Honours

UCAS code H2014 Years

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Civil Engineeringwith FoundationYearBEng HonoursUCAS code H2014 Years

Want to study civil engineering at Newcastlebut don't meet the entry requirements? Take afoundation year to develop the knowledge youneed to progress to one of our three-year CivilEngineering BEng degrees.

You will study topics such as:

• foundation mathematics• applied mechanics• material science

On successful completion of your foundation year you areguaranteed entry to an engineering degree programme atNewcastle.

Highlights of this degreeQuality and ranking• 2nd in the UK for research power (Research Fortnight)• top 175 – Engineering and Technology category – Times

Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject2018

• top 150 – Civil and Structural Engineering category – QSWorld University Rankings by Subject 2018

Who is this course for?If you don't have mathematics and/or science at theappropriate level to apply for our engineering degrees, thiscourse is for you.

If you have proven ability in other subjects, it gives you theopportunity to develop the knowledge you need to apply toan engineering degree here.

This course is also appropriate if you have technical orvocational qualifications or are from a different educationalsystem.

What does it lead to?After completing your foundation year, you can move on toone of our three-year Civil Engineering degrees:

• Civil Engineering BEng Honours (H200)• Civil and Surveying Engineering BEng Honours (H202)• Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours (H210)

If you are not sure which degree you're interested in yet,apply for the general Engineering with Foundation Yeardegree. This lets you choose which degree you want tomove onto at the end of the foundation year.

BEng or MEng?We offer engineering degrees at two levels - BEng andMEng. Both provide a pathway to becoming a CharteredEngineer (CEng). This is one of the most recognisedinternational engineering qualifications.

Our Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees are a directroute to becoming chartered. You don’t need to studyany more qualifications after your degree to achievechartered status.

Our BEng degrees can also lead to Chartered Engineerstatus. However, you’ll need to complete further study, likean approved Master’s degree.

Visit the Engineering Council’s website for information aboutthe benefits of becoming chartered.

Learn in outstanding facilitiesStudy at Newcastle and you will join our School ofEngineering.

We have fantastic facilities to develop professionalskills you'll need in your career.

These include specialist laboratories on campus, whereyou'll test your design decisions and learn how differentmaterials behave. For example:

• testing heavy structures, like reinforced concrete beams• analysing the properties of different materials, like steel

and timber• exploring chemical and biological properties of waters,

soils and more• studying how water behaves in flood or heavy rainfall• testing highway design with our driving simulator

You can find out more about our facilities on the Schoolwebsite.

You will also have access to full-scale field facilities offcampus, including:

• flood defence schemes• instrumented river catchment system• hydro-borehole facility• engineering embankment• electric vehicles

To make sure you get off to a fantastic start, we also giveyou a free start-up pack. This contains essential resourcesfor your studies including key text books and laboratory/sitesafety wear.

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Course Details

Modules for 2018 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2018 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2019 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2019).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

ModulesIf you're interested in studying an engineering foundationyear at Newcastle University, you can find out more belowabout what you'll study and how you'll be taught.

Stage 0

Compulsory modulesSFY0003  Foundation Mathematics 1SFY0004  Foundation Mathematics 2SFY0009  Foundation Year ProjectSFY0010  Mechanical ScienceSFY0011  Applied Mechanics 0SFY0012  Electrical and Electronic Engineering 0SFY0013  Materials Science 0If you don't have A level Chemistry (or equivalent), youalso take:SFY0005  Foundation of ChemistryOptional modulesYou choose modules from the following list to bring yourtotal to 120 credits:CSC6001  Computer ApplicationsSFY0001  Basic MathematicsSFY0002  Basic StatisticsSFY0006  Applications of Chemistry *SFY0008  IT and CommunicationsSFY0014  Foundation Physics A2* If you intend to progress to degrees in ChemicalEngineering you must undertake SFY0006 Applications ofChemistry as part of your optional modules.Programme modules do change and therefore may differfor your year of entry.

Teaching and assessmentYou'll learn from staff across various departments of ourengineering and science schools.

You spend approximately 20 hours per week in taughtclasses. You also spend a further 20 hours attendingtutorials and completing laboratory reports.

Assessment is by in-course assessment such as laboratoryreports and tutorial exercises, or by examinations.

Teaching and assessment methods may vary from moduleto module. More information about each module includingspecific assessment methods, credits and contact hours,can be found in the Course Details section.

Support and settling inWe provide plenty of support to help you successfully movefrom school to university study. We’ll help you settle inquickly and are here if you have any issues.

We support you through:

• a personal tutor – a member of academic staff who canhelp with academic and personal issues

• a peer mentor – a fellow student who can help yousettle in and answer any questions you have

• our student-run society, CEGSoc – to help you makefriends with your coursemates, with social eventsthroughout the year

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

Advice on Maths and Science requirementsIf you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics andScience qualifications referred to in our entry requirementsby the time you need them, you may not be sure what todo.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (orequivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified inour entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1(First Year) entry of the engineering degree course inwhich you are interested

• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at Alevel (or equivalent) when you start your degree, youshould apply for the relevant degree with FoundationYear.  We may give you the opportunity to take theNewcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and theoption to start in First Year if we think that this will be thebest route for you

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• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not atthe required grade, you should contact us for advice. We may decide that you could be considered forFoundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineeringcourses are not the best options for you

• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in theScience subject (if any) required, you should apply for therelevant degree with Foundation Year.

If you are still not sure, do not worry.

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help youdecide which is the best route for you.  They may thereforemake you an offer for a different course (e.g. FoundationYear entry instead of First Year entry) from the one youapply for.

(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims toprovide the requisite mathematical skills and conceptsneeded on our engineering degree courses and to preparestudents for the modes of learning they will encounter.  Thematerials for the course are delivered electronically andinclude opportunities to practise your skills.  You study thematerials in your own time and, when you are ready, youbook your exam with the Engineering School to which youhave applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time ofbooking the exam or shortly before the date set forexamination.)

A LevelsAAB in any subjects but excluding General Studies andCritical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSEgrade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual AwardScience) required if not offered at A or AS level.

Scottish QualificationsAAB in any subject at Advanced Higher. Mathematics andPhysics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offeredat Higher Grade. Where a candidate bypasses theassessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum ofgrade C in the Higher in Mathematics and Physics isrequired.

Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects tothose offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a thirdAdvanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate35 points.

Irish Leaving CertificateH1H1H1H2H3 at Higher Level. Mathematics and Physicspreferred at Higher Level but accepted at Ordinary LevelGrade O3 if not offered at Higher Level.

Access QualificationsIn a relevant area of engineering or physical science.  Mustinclude at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and a further15 level 3 credits at Merit or above.  Grade B or 6 in GCSEMaths and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required if notoffered at a higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaOverall DDD in an engineering discipline, to includeDistinctions in Mathematics units and a minimum of Merit inanalytical science units.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE grade B or 6 inMathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) requiredif not offered at a higher level.

Extended Project QualificationIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification, wewill vary our offer to recognise this.  Your project can be inany topic.

PARTNERS - A LevelsBBB in any subjects but excluding General Studies andCritical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSEgrade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual AwardScience) required if not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaOverall DMM in an engineering discipline to includeDistinctions in mathematics units and a minimum of Merit inanalytical science units. Successful completion of PartnersSummer School.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

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We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

Careers

Civil Engineering careersNewcastle University’s engineering students are highlyregarded in the graduate marketplace, with opportunitiesavailable in the UK and worldwide.

Most of our graduates are employed in industry, where theyare involved in:

• research and development• design• production and manufacturing• quality assurance• consultancy

Studies show that engineering graduates are earning morethan the average graduate salary six months after leavinguniversity, and, if they become Chartered, their averagesalaries continue to increase faster than inflation.

Some engineering graduates undertake further study,obtaining MSc and PhD qualifications before entering theirchosen career, whether that is in industry or in an academiccareer.

Others use the skills they have gained during their course toembark on careers in management, administration,accounting, teaching and law. In fact, you can enter almostany career you want.

Find out more about the career options for Civil Engineeringfrom Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

What our graduates go on to do:employment and further studychoicesSee what our recent graduates went on to do and viewgraduate destinations statistics. These statistics are basedon what graduates were doing on a specific date,approximately six months after graduation. Take a look atthe most recent data available for our graduates.

The destination data is available in varying levels, beginningwith the University and moving through Faculty and Schooldown to individual course reports. This final level may give

you some useful ideas about possible options after yourcourse or a course you are considering.

Careers and employability atNewcastleNewcastle University consistently has one of the bestrecords for graduate employment in the UK.

96% of our 2017 UK-domiciled UG/PG graduatesprogressed to employment or further study within sixmonths of graduating.

85.5% of our graduates are in graduate level employment orfurther study within six months of graduating.

We provide an extensive range of opportunities to allstudents through an initiative called ncl+. This enables youto develop personal, employability and enterprise skills andto give you the edge in the employment market after yougraduate.

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest andbest in the country, and we have strong links withemployers.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

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Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry*:£9,250 You will pay the same tuition fees as UK studentsfor the duration of your course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.2018 entry*:£9,250. You will pay the same tuition fees as UK studentsfor the duration of your course.For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University Scholarships

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

Government financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

Apply

Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

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Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.

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