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Civil Engineering (Sandwich course) BEng (Hons)

University of South Wales

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UCAS CODE HG00

Civil engineering is all about people. From supplying energy and clean water to our homes, to processing and recycling our waste, civil engineers work on developing services and facilities we use every day.On this Civil Engineering degree, you’ll study fundamental engineering principles, underpinned by mathematics, health and safety, and sustainability. You’ll learn how to use industry-standard software for the design and construction of civil engineering projects. There are also opportunities ...Read More

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WUSCA student ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
80th / 81
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
101st

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
23-SEP-24
Sandwich
4 Years

Civil Engineering

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£25,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000

Modules
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Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

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Entry requirements
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A level
Grades / Points required

BBB

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To include Mathematics and one other Science subjectThe A Level entry criteria detailed is the qualification range within which the University will normally make offers. Most offers we make are normally at the top of the range, but we take all aspects of an application into consideration and applicants receive a personalised offer. Combinations with other listed qualifications are acceptable and others not listed may also be acceptable – please contact enquiries@southwales.ac.uk.

Tuition fees

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£9,000 per year
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Students from England Students from England Students from England
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£9,000 per year
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Scotland Fees
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£9,000 per year
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Wales Fees
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£9,000 per year
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Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland Students from Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Fees
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£9,000 per year
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Students from EU Students from EU EU Students
EU Fees
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£12,600 per year
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International Fees
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101st
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The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, offering students excellent opportunities and prospects. Many courses are accredited by professional bodies. Employability is so important to USW and forms a major part of all the courses. 95% of USW graduates go on to employment or further study within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016). USW is in an exceptional part of the UK, with three campuses throughout south Wales. Students enjoy city life, countryside and coast. USW Newport is in the heart of the city and one of the university’s most iconic buildings. USW Cardiff is in a modern capital city, with everything from shopping and live sports to music arts and history. USW Pontypridd is the largest campus, surrounded by green open spaces and made up of two sites: Treforest and Glyntaff.

Where you'll study

University of South Wales

University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away

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