Civil Engineering BEng

Academic Requirements:

A level

The A Level requirement for this course is BBB to include Mathematics and one subject from Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography, Applied Science or DA Science, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Technology (including Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science and Digital Technology).

As long as the two-subject requirement is met, applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

For further information on the requirements for this course please contact the administrator as listed in the Contact details section below.

Applied General Qualifications

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment accept a range of alternative combinations of qualifications such as:

BTEC Extended Awards
BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Civil Engineering or Engineering with overall award profile DDD.

OR

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering or Engineering with overall award profile DDM.

Specific modules are required and depending on the BTEC subject the required modules within the BTEC qualifications are:
QCF – Distinction in Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment, Structural Mechanics, Public Health Engineering, Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Technology or Mechanical Principles.

RQF – Distinction in Further Mathematics for Construction, Principles and Applications of Structural Mechanics, Public Health Engineering, Further Engineering Mathematics, Static Mechanical Principles, Principles and Applications of Fluid Mechanics.

A levels with
BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma;
BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate;
BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Foundation Diploma;
BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma or BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.

The A level(s) and/or the BTEC qualification(s) must be in the specified subject(s).

OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical Combinations do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this course and will be accepted as grade only when presented with A levels in the relevant subject(s).

For further information on the requirements for this course please contact the administrator as listed in the Contact details section below.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include grade H3 Mathematics and one other Higher Level subject at grade H3 from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Construction, Engineering or Geography. The overall profile must also include English at Grade H6 or above (HL) or Grade O4 or above (OL).

Scottish Highers

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is BBBCC to include grade B in Maths and one other subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Geography, Construction, Technology, and Technical drawing/graphics.

Scottish Advanced Highers

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is CCC to include Maths and one other subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Geography, Construction,Technology and Technical drawing/graphics.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profiles minimum 26 points (13 at a higher level) to include minimum grade 5 in HL Maths and another HL science subject. Grade 4 in the English Language also required in the overall profile.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Engineering, Science or Technology Access subject with an overall mark of 65% and, 65% in Level 2 NICATS Maths or GCSE Maths grade B, C* or 5 or another Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University for year 1 entry.

GCSE

GCSE Mathematics Grade B, C* 5 (or equivalent)
If A Level Physics is not being offered then Double Award Science at grades BB, C*C*, 55 or GCSE Physics or Chemistry grade B, C*, 5 is required.

GCSE English Language at grade C or 4.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

English Language Requirements

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Fees

£4530.

England Scotland Wales the Islands and EU Fees

£9250.

International Fees

£14910.