Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain offers a BEng Hons Civil Engineering program. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career as an engineer.

Key Facts

• Study mode and duration: 4 years full-time
• Start date: September
• Location: Harbour Heights, Bahrain

Study with Us

The University of Strathclyde is one of the UK's leading civil engineering departments, known for world-class research and strong industry partnerships. The program offers a broad and practical curriculum, covering structural, geotechnical, water, environmental, and transport engineering. This ensures that students gain expertise across multiple civil engineering disciplines. The program also features industry-led learning with strong links to engineering firms and government bodies.

Why This Course?

Civil engineers are responsible for the major systems we rely on, from roads and bridges to clean water systems and energy infrastructure. At the University of Strathclyde Bahrain, students develop the skills and knowledge to plan, design, and construct the essentials that keep society running. The program combines cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and hands-on experience, equipping students to tackle global engineering challenges and help build sustainable, resilient cities for the future.

What You'll Study

The curriculum includes five core threads:

• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Transport & construction

Year 1

Year 1 covers a range of modules aiming to develop knowledge and skills, including:

• English Academic Skills
• Applied Maths
• Lab Skills and Scientific Communication
• Mathematics for Science and Engineering
• Physics

Year 2

Year 2 of study focuses on:

• Structural engineering
• Soil mechanics
• Hydraulics & hydrology
• Chemistry & materials
• Surveying

Years 3 & 4

In Years 3 and 4, students study:

• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Transport planning and engineering
• Construction management
• Undertake a project dissertation

Course Content

The program includes compulsory modules, such as:

• History of Bahrain
• Human Rights
• Arabic language (for native and non-native speakers)
• Maths for Science & Engineering 1 and 2
• Lab Skills & Scientific Communication
• Academic English Skills
• Applied Mathematics 1 and 2
• Physics 1 and 2
• Structural Mechanics & Materials 2
• Land Surveying & Mapping
• Hydraulics & Hydrology
• Soil Mechanics
• Chemistry & Materials Science
• Mathematics 2D
• Structural Engineering 1
• Geotechnical Engineering 1
• Water Engineering 1
• Construction Project Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics
• Transport Engineering
• Engineering for Global Development

Optional Modules

Students can select 20 credits from the following modules:

• Transport Planning
• Contaminated Land
• Water and Environmental Management

Assessment

Assessment methods include a mix of:

• Class exams
• Coursework
• Laboratory reports
• Design submissions

Learning & Teaching

Teaching methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Student-led seminars
• Group projects
• Laboratory work
• Fieldwork

Entry Requirements

The University of Strathclyde, Bahrain accepts a range of academic qualifications for entry to its programs, including:

• Thanawiya/High School Diploma: Students should have successfully completed their high school diploma and have achieved an overall score of 80%, with 80% in relevant subjects for their chosen degree programs.
• Other International Qualifications: The university accepts a wide variety of international qualifications for admission to Year 1 of its degrees.
• English Language: Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in English for entry to the university's courses.

Fees & Funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year, unless stated otherwise. Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in the offer letter.

Careers

With rapid urbanization, climate change adaptation, and the development of major global infrastructure projects, civil engineers are in high demand worldwide. Strathclyde graduates have the opportunity to play a major role in:

• Structural & bridge engineering
• Transportation & railway engineering
• Water & environmental engineering
• Energy & infrastructure engineering
• Maritime & coastal engineering

Faculties & Departments

The University of Strathclyde has several faculties and departments, including:

• Faculty of Engineering
• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• Strathclyde Business School

Professional Services

The university offers a range of professional services, including:

• Access, Equality & Inclusion Service
• Alumni & Development
• Careers Service
• Conferencing & Events
• Disability & Wellbeing Service
• Education Enhancement
• Equality & Diversity
• Estates Services
• Finance Directorate
• Human Resources

Online Services

The university provides various online services, including:

• Student/Staff email
• Myplace
• PEGASUS
• PURE
• KnowledgeBase
• Timetables
• Lab availability
• Telephone Directory
• Report IT problems & IT Service Status
• Service Catalogue
• Mobile APP
• ULab
• SharePoint
• Zoom

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• Website Privacy Policy
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• Modern Slavery Statement
• Access to Information
• Complaints Procedure
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Get in Touch

The University of Strathclyde is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SC. The university can be contacted through various means, including email and phone.

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