Civil Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Civil Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH10
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29000 | £27000 | £33000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £19000 - £32500 | £22500 - £40500 |
All CAH10 courses of University of Central Lancashire
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH10
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28663 | £30583 | £35060 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £25509 - £35943 | £28785 - £43518 |
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Course Description
Course Overview
Our Civil Engineering course is founded on strong industry links in a region that boasts a wide range of cutting-edge engineering and technology.
Why study with us
- This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.
- This course will equip you with the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles.
- Work on live projects with our industry partners and advance your project management skills. This will be a huge asset as you progress into more senior roles during your career.
What you’ll do
- Step out on regular field trips to see best practice projects and get hands-on experience of live projects.
- The Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
- You'll benefit from speakers from the Institution of Civil Engineering and related institutions - and from workshops delivered by regional and national contributors.
Accreditations
- This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.
- This course is accredited by the JBM. They work alongside universities and industry to ensure that formal educational programmes and workplace programmes are in place to develop professional engineers who will contribute to sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards worldwide.
Future careers
As a civil engineer you’ll become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing industry with the potential to develop your career across the globe.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 37% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 11% | Elementary occupations |
| 9% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 4% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 4% | Design occupations |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil Engineering (Foundation Entry) BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £9,250, and then £9,250 per year for the remainder of the course.
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Central Lancashire in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Central Lancashire in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #36
- #48
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 150 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 57% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 196 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29300 | 192 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 82% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £16085 | 113 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 100% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 125 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 71% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £13920 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Structural Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year and Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year and Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Teesside University | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 117 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 134 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9000 | £12600 | 118 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
