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Engineering remains at the heart of the UK economy and the demand for skilled and qualified engineers has never been higher.
The modules in this programme aim to enable you to:
Years one to three provide core fundamental knowledge of engineering principles, as well as applying mathematics to engineering problems. The final two years are spent applying your knowledge to engineering problems.
You will complete an Individual Project in the final year: an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to devise an engineering solution at a professional level. The Individual Project will be undertaken in collaboration with your employer, giving the company a tangible benefit.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Mathematics for Engineers | 15 | |
| Fundamental and Applied Materials | 30 | |
| Engineering in Context A | 15 | |
Learning to think and express yourself in mathematical terms is an essential part of your becoming an engineer who is able to describe engineering processes and systems to solve problems. This module will help you develop the mathematical skills necessary to complete your engineering degree programme. In particular, there will be a strong emphasis on the direct application of mathematics to industrial engineering problems. Furthermore, you will learn to use programming (Python) as a means to model mathematical problems and implement computational solutions.
This module will cover topics which are fundamental to engineers in their professional careers, focussing on the direct application of mathematics to industrial engineering problems. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin your education in a number of engineering disciplines, and to enable you to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Furthermore, this module will improve your understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to analyse key engineering processes. It will also enhance your ability to identify, classify, and describe the performance of systems and components through the use of analytical methods and modelling techniques. Finally, it will increase your understanding and ability to apply a systems approach to engineering problems.
You will learn how to relate basic theory to current technology such as state-of-the-art materials and rapid manufacture techniques. Furthermore, the module will introduce you to the fundamental material solids that engineers use, such as metals, polymers, composites, glasses and ceramics. You will also have the chance to explore why materials behave the way they do, how they differ and what we can do to manipulate them to create products. Moreover, you will take part in lab work to make and test different kinds of materials, and study common manufacturing techniques by practically trying and testing them.
This module is designed to help you develop an awareness of principal engineering materials, their fabrication and technical/economic/environmental considerations. By the end of it, you will be able to explain how to manufacture any single component, the cheapest and best method of making it, what the properties of that material are, how they behave and how they arise. The knowledge you acquire in this module will stand you in good stead in future study.
The following Engineering Council AHEP4 Learning Outcomes are taught and assessed on this module:
C.4 Select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to address complex problems.
C.12. Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to investigate complex problems
Engineering in Context is a pair of linked modules designed for Civil Engineering Degree Apprentices. This is the first module, introducing you to design, health and safety, and reflective practice. During the module you will be required to keep a record of your activities and relate them to the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in your apprenticeship standard. Your log should include sketches capturing technical details of projects that you are involved with and you will develop and practice drawing as a design skill. Engineers have responsibility for health and safety from their own working environment through designing for safe construction to engaging with the global sustainable development goals. Using reflection on your own experience and published case studies you will develop an awareness of risk management for your academic studies, work placement and professional development. Your drawing skills and health and safety knowledge will be applied in a group project, designing a feasible concept to meet a technical brief, building a structural prototype and testing its performance. Each group will present their analysis and evaluate other groups’ proposals to select a preferred design for the cohort. The final exercise of the module will require you to research an engineering design precedent and prepare a case study explaining its structural behaviour and identifying lessons for future projects.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Advanced Mathematics for Engineers | 15 | |
| Fundamental and Applied Mechanics | 30 | |
| Engineering in Context B | 15 | |
Learning to think and express yourself in mathematical terms is an essential part of your becoming an engineer who is able to describe engineering processes and systems to solve problems. This module will help you enhance your learning from ECM1201 Foundation Mathematics for Engineers and further develop the mathematical skills necessary to complete your engineering degree programme.
In particular, there will be a strong emphasis on the direct application of mathematics to engineering problems.
This module will cover topics which are fundamental to engineers in their professional careers, focussing on the direct application of mathematics to engineering problems. You will continue to develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles necessary to underpin your education in a number of engineering disciplines, and to enable you to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
Without the careful measurement of static and hydrostatic forces, structures like the Hoover Dam or the Tamar bridge could not have been built. This examination of the static behaviour of solids and fluids, which underpins much of civil engineering and mechanical engineering design, is just one of the key areas you will explore on this module.
You will encounter fluid and solid static equations and principles, including tension and compression. You will learn how to determine the forces, pressures and deformations in fluid scenarios and solid structures. In a hands-on laboratory session, you will measure the force generated by a water jet, hitting different surfaces, and then illustrate your results in diagrams.
On completing this module, you will be familiar with the basics of fluid and solid principles. The knowledge and skills learnt will be applied to practical problems, such as determining the loading capacity of bridges, power-transmission shafts in cars, and turbines, a floating pontoon, planning for bridges, buildings, mixing fluids in chemical plants, designing transportation systems of fluids, and detecting the flaws or failures in fluid systems. You will have an excellent foundation in critical measurement techniques and be proficient in using a hydraulic bench, in this case, equipped with a pump and simple system to measure flow rate.
‘Design’ encompasses a wide range of knowledge and skills, which need to be brought together, to create a great building, structure or engineering feat. This module will allow you to employ the engineering knowledge and skills you have learned so far, on several Civil Engineering Design Activities (EDAs). Using the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work as a framework, you will work through the design process; sketching, evaluating, and analysing, to reach a feasible solution.
The principal aim of this module is to develop and apply the engineering knowledge you have learned so far; and in doing so, better understand the design process. You will increase your knowledge of how buildings and structure’s function, and how they are put together.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
60 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Advanced Mathematics for Engineers | 15 | |
| Fundamental and Applied Mechanics | 30 | |
| Engineering in Context B | 15 | |
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
75 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| BIM and Temporary Works | 15 | |
| Sustainable Development | 15 | |
| Structural Concrete | 15 | |
| Structural Engineering | 15 | |
| Geotechnics 2 | 15 | |
This module will help you to develop the skills required of a civil engineer working in today’s construction industry. It will provide insight into the subjects of Temporary Works and Building Information Modelling to equip you with the knowledge and skills to practically apply your learning in your daily work environment. It will particularly draw upon the knowledge that you have already gained from your work placements and will allow you to more fully appraise and coordinate the works that you will be responsible for in the future.
You will learn about the background to the field of Temporary Works and why this is a safety critical subject in the delivery of any civil engineering project. This will include an understanding of the regulatory framework, codes of practice and common standards. This will then be enhanced with a wide-ranging study of common elements of Temporary Works and outline design criteria.
The module covers the key aspects of sustainability including environmental management that future managers, engineers will need to know and find useful in their future lives and careers. The course and material is pragmatic as well as academic in nature. It will impart a basic understanding of the legal and moral responsibility that comes with being an engineering professional, to your employer, to public safety, and to the environment related to sustainability including equality diversity and inclusion. This module will provide the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate socio-environmental impacts, both positive and negative that the construction industry may have on society.
This module is designed to raise your awareness of your future responsibilities to society as a professional engineer. It aims to equip you with a working understanding of non-technical issues such as social responsibility related to construction activities and beyond.
For this module, you will develop as a civil engineer by building upon your knowledge of structural behaviour to now study structural design. The module will focus on the design of structures in reinforced concrete. In this module, you will cover the design of common structural forms such as reinforced concrete beams, columns and slabs. In line with the industry practice, all your design work will follow the relevant industry standards for designing reinforced concrete structures (in particular Eurocode 1 and 2).
This module aims to introduce you to the analysis for linear elastic modes of behaviour, and to help you gain an understanding of how engineers apply these methods to the design of real structures. It focuses particularly on reinforced concrete. You will learn how, for this reason, simplified but realistic engineering approaches are required for design purposes. In addition, the module aims to help you appreciate the limitations of these methods and to understand the underlying philosophies of current professional Codes of Practice.
A good knowledge of the philosophies and techniques of structural design and analysis are essential elements of the training of civil engineers. In this module you will learn about these philosophies and techniques, and their application to the design of steel and reinforced concrete structures. You will complete two design projects, one in steel, one in concrete, and will get the chance to carry out calculations, create drawings and make critical judgments. Furthermore, you will get the opportunity to hone your skills in methods of structural analyses, technical report writing and presentation.
This module aims to consolidate and extend methods of analysis for both linear elastic and plastic modes of behaviour, and to help you gain an understanding of how engineers apply these methods to real structures. It focuses particularly on steel and reinforced concrete, materials that are often used in civil engineering. You will learn how, for this reason, simplified but realistic engineering approaches are required for design purposes. In addition, the module aims to help you appreciate the limitations of these methods, to understand the underlying philosophies of current professional Codes of Practice, and to gain competence in using appropriate methods for the design of simple structures.
A good knowledge of the techniques of geotechnical design and analysis are essential elements of the training of civil engineers, and this module will give you a useful grounding in these important topics. You will get the chance to interpret geological features in the field and gain experience of field observation and measurement techniques, site investigation and design of civil engineering structures. Furthermore, you will develop essential awareness of ground conditions and general safety on civil engineering sites. Finally, you will learn how to assess stresses in the soil mass, bearing capacity and settlement of shallow and deep foundations, stability of gravity and embedded retaining walls and stability of slopes.
To introduce you to the techniques of geotechnical design and analysis and their limitations, the underlying techniques of current geotechnical practice, and different practical applications in civil engineering projects, such as the design of foundations, the design of retaining walls and the stability of slopes.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
90 credits of compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
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| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Practical Hydraulic Engineering | 15 | |
| End Point Assessment | 45 | |
| Conceptual Design of Buildings | 30 | |
Hydraulic engineering is concerned with the flow and transportations of fluids, and hydraulic systems use the force of liquids to transmit power. This module gives you the understanding you need to analyse and modify existing hydraulic systems and design new systems to British Standards.
You will learn about the dynamic behavior of water in structures and devices used to control the flow of water. These include pipelines, tunnels, pumps, turbines, valves, open channels, dams, spillways, gates and weirs. Furthermore, you will learn about models used to describe water behavior and the theory behind those models. Finally, you will gain a full understanding of analytical and experimental tools for designing and checking hydraulic systems and structures.
The aim of this module is to familiarise you with the topics in hydraulics that are essential for a civil engineering graduate specialising in design of hydraulic structures, and to develop a good analytical understanding in these areas. It is also designed to develop your abilities to analyse and modify existing hydraulic systems and to design new systems.
In this module, you will prepare for the End Point Assessment (EPA), which marks the culmination of your apprenticeship. Upon confirmation from your employer that you have met the required Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs), you will progress through the EPA Gateway. This shall be after you have passed all the other modules in the programme and have met the necessary requirements.
This module requires you to complete both a project report and a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the breadth of your KSBs. Your project will involve completing a project with a real business application that benefits your employer, meeting both the needs of their business and the relevance to your occupation and apprenticeship. This will be assessed through a report and a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session.
Your portfolio of evidence should typically include 15 distinct pieces of evidence, mapped to the KSBs, which will be assessed in a Professional Discussion. These pieces of evidence shall come from your job responsibilities that shall align with the KSBs.
This module discusses principles governing the conceptual design of buildings and their implementation in engineering practice. In particular, you will know about form and functionality, actions on buildings, structural design of tall buildings, sustainability and passive buildings, construction and demolition, resilience of buildings, operation and performance tracking.
You will have the opportunity to examine case studies among others the exotic shape of the Transamerica Pyramid (San Francisco), the revolutionary cell apartments Unité d'Habitation (France), the unusual plan distribution of luxury apartment block (Berlin), the energy efficient Shard London Bridge, and to discuss and implement principles of conceptual design in practical applications.
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| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
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| A-Level | ABB | GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. |
| IB | 32/655 | HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another Science subject. Applicants achieving IB Maths SL7 plus IB HL5 in Physics will also be considered. |
| BTEC Extended Diploma | DDM |
Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered: Applied Science; Aeronautical Engineering; Building Services Engineering; Construction and the Built Environment; Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Environmental Sustainability; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering. |
| T-Level | Distinction | T-level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; or Maintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing only. |
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GCE A-Level Maths grade B and another science* subject at grade B. Candidates may offer GCE A-Level Maths, Pure Maths or Further Maths. |
| GCSE | 4 or C | All applicants require Grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and Mathematics. |
| Equivalences | View other grade equivalences | |
NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
*GCE A-Level science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.
**If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-Levels towards our general requirements.
As an apprenticeship funding requirement, all apprentices aged 16-18 studying for a level 3 apprenticeship or higher are required to evidence achievement at Level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) in Mathematics and English before their gateway to endpoint assessment.
If the apprentice is aged 19+ when they begin their apprenticeship training, and they do not already hold a suitable equivalent qualification, Level 2 Maths is an optional part of the programme under the funding rules. However, Level 2 English (GCSE or equivalent) is an essential entry requirement for all University of Exeter programmes.
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Applicants must also have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship – please see the Department for Education website for further information.
This programme does not follow the standard UCAS application process. You can apply to this degree apprenticeship in addition to applying to any institution(s) through UCAS. To gain a place on this programme, applicants must either:
Once you are able to meet one of the above options, please get in touch with us via the contact methods above and we will proceed with your application.
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Full programme cost: £27,000 or £29,000
This apprenticeship is entirely funded through an Employers’ Apprenticeship Levy. Your employer fully covers the cost of the apprenticeship. Apprentices do not pay for any of the eligible training costs.
As an apprentice you will be an employee of your organisation, gaining a University of Exeter award alongside working and earning a salary.
To be eligible for funding, you (the apprentice) must meet the criteria listed in the Department for Education guidance.
The apprentice must have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship.
Employers who pay the Apprenticeship Levy will pay for the apprenticeship fees directly through that contribution. See further information about the Apprenticeship Levy funding.
Employers who do not pay the Levy will be able to claim 95 per cent of the cost of the apprenticeship from the Government. Up to 100 per cent Government contribution may be available if the employer has fewer than 50 employees and:
Employers must pay their apprentices a salary at least consistent with national legislation.
Approximately 20 per cent of your contractual working time will be dedicated to study. In-person teaching blocks form the majority of your off-the-job learning time.
Teaching blocks are structured in four 2-week blocks on the Streatham Campus in Exeter. Study blocks comprise lectures, seminars, practical sessions and workshops.
During and outside of blocks, you will be supported by both your workplace mentor and your academic mentor. You will discuss your progress regularly at review meetings.
As an apprentice, you will be a full salaried member of an organisation, typically earning between £13,000 and £19,000. Much of your learning will take place at work, either through projects linked to academic content or time set aside for distance learning.
Apprentices will be working in an exciting and relevant job from day one of your studies, meaning when you graduate, you'll have both the professional and academic experience sought after by employers.
The apprenticeship standard defines an apprentice's capabilities as a Civil Engineer. You will have gained experience in areas including project management; delivering large-scale projects on-budget; managing engineering practices in a safe and sustainable way; and communicating with clients and workers of all levels.
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