Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
|
Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,724.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
This four-year program begins with a foundation year covering mathematics, physics, and introductory engineering concepts, similar to A-level content, and includes a project component.
The foundation year forms a crucial part of the extended degree, with instruction from experienced university faculty. While this preparatory year doesn't result in a standalone qualification, it prepares students to advance confidently into Plymouth Business School's range of programs.
Our institution ranks eighth globally (and first among UK universities) for Marine/Ocean Engineering in the prestigious Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).
Successful completion of the foundation year guarantees progression to the first year of our professionally accredited civil or civil and coastal engineering degrees.
We have a proven history of students transitioning successfully from the foundation year to excel in their selected degree programs.
Receive a supportive introduction to essential mathematics and science concepts crucial for civil engineering studies.
Access specialized civil engineering materials, including a relevant project during the second term.
Our upcoming engineering and design facility will provide students across engineering, science, and arts disciplines with cutting-edge laboratories and specialized equipment.
Learn from our team of professionally accredited educators and researchers, including faculty who will continue teaching you throughout your degree.
Our approachable staff maintain an open-door policy, always available to discuss your work and provide support.
Consultations with lecturers help you make well-informed decisions about your degree specialization as you near the end of your first year.
The foundation year is a fundamental component of the extended degree program, serving as a gateway to Year 1 of your chosen degree rather than offering a separate qualification.
Duration: 4 years (with optional placement year)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
A levels: a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All Access courses: pass Access course (any subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
T level: As a University we will continue to review T level qualifications as more information becomes available in the next couple of months.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall English and mathematics must be included.
GCSE: mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details.
English language requirements
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
32 - 48
A levels: a minimum of 2 A levels. Excluding general studies.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All Access courses: pass Access course (any subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent).
T level: As a University we will continue to review T level qualifications as more information becomes available in the next couple of months.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall English and mathematics must be included.
GCSE: mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details.
English language requirements
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300