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Civil Engineering (Nuclear Science)

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Course summary

Get one step closer to registration as a Chartered Engineer with an integrated masters. Our graduates Imagine, design and create the structures and technical approaches that provide shelter, clean water, transportation, energy security and more.

Hands-on projects from day one
You’ll build valuable problem-solving and team-working skills before you know it, working on real-world engineering challenges that get you thinking, designing and constructing.

Industry-aligned teaching
You’ll join a course co-designed with industry partners ensuring that we deliver a course that is closely aligned with future industry needs, making your degree truly future-proof.

Stand-out work experience
Work as a paid student engineer in an optional placement, applying your knowledge in real-world settings and building helpful industry contacts to kickstart your career.

This course is for you if...

  • you're passionate about designing and constructing infrastructure that benefits society

  • you aspire to address sustainable development challenges

  • you're eager to get hands-on experience from site visits and in the lab

  • you aim to become a Chartered Civil Engineer with global opportunities.

Modules

Course Modules

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Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Civil Engineers, Institution of
  • Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
  • The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
  • Structural Engineers, Institution of
  • Engineering Council
  • Permanent Way Institution

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

120 ucas points to include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 120

To include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.

Scottish Higher

considered in combination with Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma

Considered in combination with additional qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 to include C in Advanced Highers Maths plus Grade E from a second relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Extended Project

Considered in combination with additional qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

To include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 at a second relevant subject at Higher Level. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with A Level Maths.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

120 UCAS points to include H3 in Maths and H5 from a second relevant subject at Higher Level. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Maths and English GCSE at Grade C/4 are required https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/meng-civil-engineering

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At the University of Plymouth, we believe in building a welcoming and inclusive community that supports every student to achieve their full potential.

With our contextual offer scheme, we may extend offers below our standard entry criteria to those applicants whose circumstances and experiences could have impacted their education and academic performance. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer using our online postcode checker.

Learn more on the University of Plymouth website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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