City College Plymouth
Kings Road
Devonport
Plymouth
PL1 5QG
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Civil Engineering
FdSc · 3 Years · Part-time · 09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Plymouth
Course summary
Civil Engineers help to create the structures and systems that sustain society. They are responsible for designing, building, maintaining and improving bridges, roads, canals, docks, office buildings, hospitals, schools, airports, power stations, railways, flood defences, water-treatment facilities. Completion of this course may lead to membership of professional institutions such as the Institution of Civil Engineers. You'll study through a mix of lectures, scientific experiments and practical work-based training, to gain specialist knowledge in a wide range of areas from site surveying to structural analysis and design to geotechnics. This course is rooted in real-world practice, where you will interpret civil engineering problems, design and construct solutions and put them to the test!
Modules
The course includes the following subjects: Level 4 - Engineering Mathematics, Structural Analysis and Design 1, Materials, ICT and Design, Civil Engineering Construction, Construction and Civil Engineering Management. Level 5 - Strength of Materials, Site Surveying, Structural Analysis and Design, Geo-technics, Project and Hydraulics
Assessment method
Assessment will be through a mixture of coursework, in-class assessments, presentations and examinations.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- FdSc • Part-time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P419
- Institution code:
- C83
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City College Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- P419
- Institution code:
- C83
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Four GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above including English, Science and Maths.
T Level - P
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £7680 | Year 1 |
| England | £7680 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7680 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7680 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7680 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7680 | Year 1 |
| International | £9450 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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