Course summary
This Civil Engineering HND is designed around the principal areas of: materials, structures, geotechnics, surveying, and construction management. These subjects are core to the civil engineering curriculum, as defined by the Joint Board of Moderators for accredited degree programmes. This course is ideal for anyone aiming to become a chartered engineer. Our teaching staff bring a wealth of experience from the construction industry. They have developed strong industry links as practitioners, members of professional bodies, and through industry collaborations and research projects in various civil engineering fields. We have close connections with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). These partnerships provide a rich source of knowledge and experience, enhancing your learning and boosting your employability prospects. Graduates of our programme often find opportunities not only as civil engineers but also in related fields such as building and site surveyors. The course covers specialised subjects, including transport infrastructure engineering and environmental engineering, offered as specific modules. Our teaching approach combines traditional lectures with project-based learning. This means you will work on real case studies and scenarios, participate in site visits, and engage in practical exercises such as surveying and laboratory testing. By studying at UWTSD, you will gain a comprehensive education in civil engineering, supported by experienced staff and strong industry connections. The skills and knowledge you acquire will prepare you for a successful career in the civil engineering field.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (HNC, HND & BSc) • Construction Materials (10 credits; compulsory) • Digital Surveying and Highway Design (10 credits; compulsory) • Digital Technology CAD (10 credits; compulsory) • Digital Technology BIM (10 credits; compulsory) • Engineering and Construction Surveying (10 credits; compulsory) • Engineering Mathematics (20 credits; compulsory) • Fundamentals of Construction Technology (20 credits; compulsory) • Skills for Professional Practice (10 credits; compulsory) • Structural Mechanics (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two – Level 5 (HND & BSc) • Contract Administration (10 credits; compulsory) • Geotechnical & Foundation Technology (20 credits; compulsory) • Materials Engineering (20 credits; compulsory) • Project Planning for Construction (20 credits; optional) • Research Project Design (20 credits; compulsory) • Retrofit Coordination and Management (20 credits; optional) • Structural Analysis (20 credits; compulsory) • Water Resources and Environmental Monitoring (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
Assessments used within these programmes are normally formative or summative. In the former assessment is designed to ensure students become aware of their strengths and weaknesses. Typically, such assessment will take the form of practical exercises where a more hands-on approach shows student’s ability on a range of activities. Traditional formal time-constrained assessment is by means of tests and examinations, normally of two-hour duration. Examinations are a traditional method of verifying that the work produced is the students’ own work. To help authenticate student coursework, some modules require that the student and lecturer negotiate the topic for assessment on an individual basis, allowing the lecturer to monitor progress. Some modules where the assessment is research-based require students to verbally/visually present the research results to the lecturer and peers, followed by a question and answer session. Such assessment strategies are in accord with the learning and teaching strategies employed by the team, that is, where the aim is to generate work that is mainly student-driven, individual, reflective and where appropriate, vocationally-orientated. Feedback to students will occur early in the study period and continue over the whole study session thereby allowing for greater value added to the student’s learning.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 90 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP