Program Overview

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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering | Part-time

Why study this course with LJMU?

• Professionally accredited degree programme
• Part time day release programme, ideally suited to those working in industry
• 6 million invested in state-of-the-art teaching facilities
• Stepping stone to a varied career with UK and overseas employment opportunities
• International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme
• LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses

About your course

The professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University offers you excellent placement options and is the ideal preparation for a varied and interesting career in the world of civil engineering.

If you are interested in creating the structures that support life's basic needs for water, flood control, hospitals, recreation and transport, the Civil Engineering degree at LJMU is a good place to start.

A Civil Engineer needs to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from design to construction and site management.

The degree in Civil Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real situations, supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects.

Course modules

Level 4

• Engineering Mathematics I (20 credits)
• Structural Analysis and Design I (20 credits)
• Materials I (10 credits)
• Surveying and CAD (20 credits)
• Geotechnics I (20 credits)
• Hydraulics (10 credits)
• Infrastructure Design and Skills Project (20 credits)

Level 5

• Materials II (20 credits)
• Surveying and Transportation (20 credits)
• Engineering Mathematics II (10 credits)
• Water Engineering (20 credits)
• Structural Analysis and Design II (20 credits)
• Work Based Learning Project (20 credits)
• Geotechnics II (10 credits)

Level 6

• Advanced Materials (10 credits)
• Transportation and Infrastructure (10 credits)
• Applied Geotechnics and Design (20 credits)
• Structural Design and Risk Management (20 credits)
• Research Project (40 credits)
• Water Supply and Wastewater Management (20 credits)

Professional accreditation

The accrediting body for this degree is the Joint Board of Moderators for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

This degree is accredited as:

• Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Your Learning Experience

• Teaching Support Assessment
• Excellent facilities and learning resources
• Dedicated personal tutor, plus study skills support
• Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework

Career paths

• Our civil engineering graduates have little difficulty in securing employment
• Career opportunities are varied and interesting
• You may work on site, or in office-based design work
• Good opportunities exist for work both overseas and in the UK

Tuition fees and funding

• Home: £7,145 per year (part-time)
• International: Not specified

Entry requirements

• Grades/points required: BBC-BBB (112-120)
• GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy
• A levels: BBC-BBB, with a minimum of 2 A levels
• BTECs: Extended Diploma, DMM, studying an appropriate subject
• Access awards: Pass overall, with a minimum of 112 points
• International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

How to apply

• To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application
• You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme

Your university life

• From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies, find out what LJMU has to offer
• Connect with a current LJMU student for advice and guidance on university life, courses and more

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