FdSc Civil Engineering

University of SuffolkSuffolk New College, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course has very strong links with industry and is delivered on a part-time, day release basis and is specifically aimed at students who are working within the industry and being sponsored in their studies by their employers. A number of modules are delivered by tutors who are primarily employed as practicing professionals within the industry and who are employed by the colleges on proportional contracts. Graduates have found employment as site engineers, CAD technicians, technician engineers, highway engineers and estimators.

Students completing the FdSc course have the option of entering the final level of BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (Progression year). This is course not available for international students.

Key highlights

Very strong industry links throughout the course
Day release delivery designed for students working in the industry
Aimed at students sponsored in their studies by employers
Modules taught by tutors who are practising industry professionals
Option to enter final level of BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 80 — Text: 80 UCAS tariff points (or above)
A-level: CDD — A-Level: CDD
BTEC: MMP — BTEC: MMP
T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass A*-C
GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000

Careers this course leads to

Site engineer
CAD technician
Technician engineer
Highway engineer
Estimator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,000 | International: £16,500

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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