Program Overview

The Foundation course provides a pathway to BEng and MEng degree courses in Civil Engineering.

Who is it for?

If you wish to study Civil Engineering at City, University of London, but do not satisfy the entry requirements, the Civil Engineering Foundation course can be the first of a four year BEng (or five year MEng) degree.

Objectives

The emphasis in the Foundation course is on developing your study skills and ability in mathematics and mechanics.

The course also suits mature applicants who need to update their technical knowledge and study skills.

Teaching and learning

As a Foundation course student, you will take most of your classes at Westminster Kingsway College. Some laboratory classes are taken at City, University of London. A key element of the course is the tutorial support provided and the emphasis on the development of study skills. This makes the course suitable for mature students who lack formal qualifications or who are returning to study after some years. There is some flexibility to change to a different engineering course after the foundation year, subject to the agreement of the course director concerned.

You may use the study and social facilities at both City, University of London and Westminster Kingsway College. Assessment is by a combination of formal examinations and coursework.

Career prospects

Further study

Students who successfully complete the Foundation course may progress onto the following programmes at City:

• BEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering.