Kingston University London - Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng (Hons)

Kingston University London

Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng (Hons)

You will study civil engineering subjects, such as structures, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, mathematics and surveying. You'll also study the design and construction of sustainable infrastructures, focusing on water engineering, transport, highway and the energy sector.

You'll work in specialist laboratories, including concrete, hydraulics, materials, soils and structures, and experience real-life scenarios through site visits and field trips.

Practical work includes surveying, model-making, engineering drawing and computer-aided design. You'll also gain skills in project and business management.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

  • On this degree, you'll develop skills to help you towards becoming a chartered engineer.
  • This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A program of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.
  • Residential field trips focus on engineering surveying, geotechnical engineering and coastal engineering.

Entry Requirements

UCAS tariff points: 112-128 for BEng (Hons); 64 for BEng (Hons) including foundation year from Level 3 qualifications.

IELTS of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.

A-level

  • A-level (or equivalent) in Mathematics at grade C or above.
  • General studies and Native language at both A-Level and AS Level not accepted in the tariff.

BTEC level

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering including Construction and Built Environment, including minimum Merit in Maths and Further Maths
  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma with D*D* and in addition must hold an A-level in Maths with a minimum grade of C.
  • Access HE diploma is not accepted.

Degree apprenticeship route

  • Same detailed entry requirements as above. To include: five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Mathematics. Sponsorship from an approved employer within the industry.

Career Prospects

You'll graduate with proven technical and communication skills. Most graduates work in civil engineering and the construction industry or continue their studies to an MSc.

Career opportunities after completing Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng (Hons)

  • Building services engineer.
  • Construction manager.
  • Engineering geologist.
  • Fire risk assessor.
  • Geotechnical engineer.
  • Patent attorney.
  • Quantity surveyor.
  • Sustainability consultant.

Course Details

this course 

develops your skills in engineering science, mathematics, computing, engineering drawing (including AutoCAD), fluid mechanics, soil mechanics, structures, materials and sustainable construction and design. There is an emphasis on practical work, including surveying, model-making and computer-aided design packages. And also 

comprises practical-focused studies covering specific civil engineering subjects such as hydraulics, geotechnics, structures, construction materials and site surveying. You will also gain a thorough grounding in project and business management. There are two residential field courses, in engineering surveying and geotechnical engineering.

Year 1

Sustainable Construction and Design
Engineering Mechanics, Structures & Materials
Engineering Mathematics and Computing Applications
Fluid Mechanics and Engineering Science

Year 2

Geotechnical Engineering 1 and Hydraulics
Engineering Surveying
Structural Engineering 1 and Construction Materials
Engineering Project Management

Year 3/4

Structural Engineering 2 and Geotechnical Engineering 2
Sustainable Infrastructure and Environment
Individual Project
Business Management and Group Project

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