Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year BEng (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our BEng Civil Engineering with Industrial Placement Year degree.It is aimed at students who are highly motivated but did not choose the A level subjects required for direct entry to their chosen degree, are studying a BTEC, are an international or a mature student. Successful completion of this Foundation Year guarantees progression to one of seventeen subject areas, including Civil Engineering.You will study full time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.You will learn the core principles of mathematics, mechanical and physical science, and electricity and electronics.You will undertake laboratory work and a variety of assignments to develop your critical thinking and problem solving and will receive full support and feedback from subject tutors to progress your academic development.The Industrial Placement Year is an additional year-long module that allows you to apply for a paid placement with an engineering-based organisation. The Industrial Placement Year will extend your time at university to five years. During your placement, you will be able to apply the knowledge and skills that you've developed during the early years of your degree, and gain vital experience to help you become a professional engineer after graduation.

Which department am I in?

Foundation Year (Engineering)

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,620.00 (25,73,545) per year
£23620 Per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Highfield,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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