Civil Engineering (Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

University RankQS Ranking

899

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United Kingdom/Salford /University of Salford/Civil Engineering (Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)

University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,000 / year

Next Intake September-2023

Civil Engineering (Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)

About

Course delivery

Based on the principles of civil engineering, this structured course promotes hands-on learning to help you to develop the theoretical knowledge and skills youll need in your career.

The course comprises six modules per level of study, which are designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). Alongside five of these modules, you will complete an integrated design exercise which blends the learning and skills from each module to the application of a client brief.

Every year involves modules which address the JBM themes of design, sustainability, health and safety risk management and creativity. Some of the principle modules are structures, materials, soil mechanics, surveying, transport design, design and construction management, water resources and environmental engineering.

Every apprentice must complete an individual project at level 6 (final year). Employers are expected to provide topics, in collaboration with their apprentices, which will be of commercial use and require research and development.

How does a degree apprenticeship work?

The degree apprenticeship route will enableyou to work and study for your degree. Your employer and/or the government will pay your tuition fees for your apprenticeship course.

There are two distinct components to the degree apprenticeship - the academic degree programme and the work-based assessment. The University - as lead provider - is responsible for delivering your degree programme. Your employer is responsible for delivering the work-based assessment components.

We will work with your employer to:

Assure that knowledge you gain on the degree apprenticeship can besuccessfully applied in the workplace
Ensure that you can evidence the standards and practices required to meet the professional competencies contained in the apprenticeship standard

We will createan annual programme timetable,which will include yourlectures, seminars and tutorials. You will receive your timetableonce you registered as a student.

As part of the course, you will work towards an Endpoint Assessment with an Engineering Institution, which will take place after you complete the academic degree. To do this, your employer must be able to support you - this is a requirement of the Apprenticeship.

What will I be doing?

Current circumstances, and potential future changes in government advice, mean that we may need to vary the methods of teaching and/or assessment during the forthcoming academic year.

Year one example

50%

Coursework

40%

Written exams

10%

Practical exams

Teaching

You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Seminars enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. In addition, you will have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor.

During your studies, you will use industry-standard software, including CoStar, EGI, Argus Enterprise and Developer, BCIS and ISurv. You will have access to computer laboratory facilities throughout your studies.

Independent learning

The Degree Apprenticeship Programme is run on a day-release basis.

When not attending lectures, tutorials or other timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. We advise you should take around 30 hours of independent study per week.

Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, completing research in our library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations.

Assessment

Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

Feedback

To support your development, you will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback on examination performance is also available upon request from the module leader.

Progress meetings will be held once every three months, where our employer link tutor and your employer supervisor will meet with you to review progress.

Acquire the engineering skills to design simple structural steel, analyse statically indeterminate structures and design complex structures using reinforced concrete

Identify and manage environmental issues and associated risks relating to civil engineering, including water, transport, landscape, heritage and biodiversity

Build knowledge about materials and their fundamental behaviour, including geology, soil mechanics and laboratory testing

Develop your knowledge of materials and their fundamental behaviour, from laboratory testing of soils, to 3D printing composite structures

Gain practical experience using industry standard software, so you're ready to join the industry when you graduate

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.

English Program Requirements

Equivalent qualifications

English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

As a general guide:

For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following:

Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

University of Salford English language courses

Regional-based qualifications

Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

Medium of English Institutions

Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

Career

Software Developer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,000 / year

Application Fee

GBP

How to Apply

Before you apply

Please read all of the information on this page before applying for your research degree and make sure you have the following supporting documents to hand: