BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year

Course overview

The BEng Civil Engineering (with a Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is for students who want to study civil engineering but do not yet meet the direct entry requirements. The foundation year helps students develop important skills in maths, science, and engineering before moving on to the main degree.

Throughout the programme, students get to learn about areas like structural design, geotechnics, environmental engineering, soil mechanics, construction technology, and project management. Students are taught through lectures, lab work, workshops, field trips, and group projects, giving students both theoretical and practical experience. They are assessed based on coursework, lab and fieldwork reports, design projects, group work, presentations, and exams.

By the end of the programme, students have the knowledge and hands-on experience needed to begin a career in civil engineering or continue with further professional training.

Entry requirements

To apply, submit a personal statement outlining your interest in civil engineering, your motivation and any relevant experience. Academic or professional references and a CV showcasing relevant experience

Grade Requirements:

For the main degree (without foundation), the requirement is about 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Equivalent international qualifications are accepted—contact the university for specifics.

English Proficiency:

For international students or where English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS 6.0 overall (with no component below 5.5) or equivalent.

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount
20% reduction in tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000
Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500
Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000
INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000
MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000
ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000
Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300
Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) are well-equipped to enter the civil engineering sector. Potential career paths include:

Structural Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Site or Project Engineer
Construction Manager

Cost of study

International students pay £17,250 for the BEng Civil Engineering (with a Foundation Year). Fees are subject to annual change.

Admission

Apply through UCAS for the BEng Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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