Undergraduate Programme Specification

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Programme Title		BEng Civil Engineering Higher Level Apprenticeship			Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)					Bachelor of Engineering
Programme Code		CIV-BENG-H		UCAS Code			HECoS Code				100148 - Civil engineering - 100

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Mode of Study

Part Time

Type of Programme

Single Honours

Length of Programme

Part Time - 6 Academic Years

Total Credits for Programme

360

Exit Awards available

No

Teaching Institution	Queen's University Belfast
School/Department	Natural and Built Environment
Quality Code https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code Higher Education Credit Framework for England https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/higher-education-credit-framework-for-england	Level 6
Subject Benchmark Statements https://www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/quality-code/qualifications-frameworks.pdf	Engineering (2019)
Accreditations (PSRB)
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of	Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 12-01-23

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations (Please see General Regulations) Yes — the Programme does not use Predominance in determining degree classification. This is a requirement of accreditation through the Joint Board of Moderators.

Programme Specific Regulations To qualify for the BEng degree, apprentices must: i. have at least 60 credits (that is, passed 3 modules) at Level 1, or equivalent; and ii. have at least 60 credits (that is, passed 3 modules) at Level 2, or equivalent; and iii. have at least 60 further credits (that is, passed 3 modules) at Level 3, or equivalent; and iv. have at least 60 further credits (that is, passed 3 modules) at Level 4, or equivalent; and v. have at least 60 further credits (that is, passed 3 modules) at Level 5, or equivalent; and vi. have at least 40 further credits at Level 6; or equivalent; and vii. have passed CIV3106 Industrial Project at Level 6. To progress to the next year in the programme, apprentices must normally have passed at least 60 credits at their current Level or higher. All modules are compulsory.

Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain any barriers to access or progression for any protected group except for those with total blindness, because of the accrediting body’s requirement that every apprentice undertake surveying, which relies on optical instruments.

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No

Educational Aims of Programme:

The programme aims to produce engineering graduates equipped for professional roles in industry, the professions and public service. The programme meets the requirements of the Engineering Council’s UK-SPEC for BEng degrees and the QAA Engineering Benchmark Statement as part of the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.

The BEng in Civil Engineering has the following core subjects:
*structures
*materials
*geotechnics
*hydraulics
*surveying
*construction Management

In particular the course develops:

a.the intellectual, practical and managerial skills of the learner in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of civil engineering principles in preparation for a career in the construction and engineering industry, for further study, for life-long learning, and an appreciation of the value of engineering to society;

b.the ability to apply critical and analytical problem solving skills across a broad range of subjects and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-working and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment; and

c.concepts of sustainable development, economics, management, and business.

For the individual project apprentices will join a research cluster and will be assigned a supervisor who will offer guidance on their project. The School office is a source of general advice and information for all apprentices. All apprentices will receive access to an apprentice handbook with information regarding regulations, marking criteria, responsibilities of apprentices, points of contact within the School, key dates and deadlines, information about the use of Queen’s Online, external sources of help and assistance, and appeals / complaints procedures, etc.

Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, presentations, laboratories, class tests, and unseen written examination. Assessment criteria are linked to learning outcomes for each module. Supplementary examinations are held in accordance with University Regulations. Unseen written examinations comprise approximately 32% of the assessment.

Learning outcomes in the table below refer to the Engineering Council’s AHEP4 Learning Outcomes for Chartered Engineer accredited BEng degrees.

In particular the course develops:

a.the intellectual, practical and managerial skills of the learner in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of civil engineering principles in preparation for a career in the construction and engineering industry, for further study, for life-long learning, and an appreciation of the value of engineering to society;

b.the ability to apply critical and analytical problem solving skills across a broad range of subjects and transferable skills that relate to literacy, numeracy, computing, team-working and personal presentations and interactions to prepare graduates for more general employment;

c.concepts of sustainable development, economics, management, and business; and

For the individual project students will join a research cluster and will be assigned a supervisor who will offer guidance on their project. The School office is a source of general advice and information for all students. All students will receive access to a student handbook with information regarding regulations, marking criteria, responsibilities of students, points of contact within the School, key dates and deadlines, information about the use of Queen’s Online, external sources of help and assistance, and appeals / complaints procedures, etc.

Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, presentations, laboratories, class tests, and unseen written examination. Assessment criteria are linked to learning outcomes for each module. Supplementary examinations are held in accordance with University Regulations. Unseen written examinations comprise approximately 45% of the assessment for Stream A and approximately 34% of the assessment for Stream B.

Learning outcomes refer to the Engineering Council’s AHEP4 Learning Outcomes for Chartered Engineer accredited MEng and BEng degrees.

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
a.plan, conduct, present and report an engineering project;(M5); b.design building and civil engineering works;(M1, M5); c.analyse, evaluate and interpret experimental data;(M1, M5) d.formulate and test concepts and hypotheses;(M2) and e. interpret engineering drawings.(M17)	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Apprentices’ cognitive skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Their cognitive skills will also be enhanced through independent study and the design and implementation of an independent industry based research project and a major design report. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations.
Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
a.make effective use of both oral and written skills (M17); b.use general purpose software and specialist packages (M17); c.demonstrate a capacity to learn relevant theories, concepts and methods (M18); d.plan, monitor and adjust a personal programme of work (M18); e.apply transferable skills (M17); and f.work in a team and understand professional responsibilities (M6, M8, M16).	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall learning and teaching process on the degree pathway. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway. Team-working skills, written communication skills, and oral communication skills are assessed directly. Practical skills in the use of Information Technology are not formally assessed, although the development of IT skills are integral to the learning and teaching process underpinning the degree programme and are assessed indirectly.
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
a.demonstrate an understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles underpinning civil engineering (M1, M2); b.demonstrate an awareness of constraints including environmental and sustainability limitations and the role of creativity and buildability in design (M1); c.demonstrate an ability to use computer applications in design and analysis (M1, M3); d.demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the commercial and economic context of engineering processes (M15); e.demonstrate knowledge of technical literature and other information sources, codes of practice and industry standards (M4, M5, M13); and f.describe the role of the engineer in society regarding sustainable development of the environment (M7).	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Apprentices’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design classes, and workshops. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done using a mix of university examinations, class tests, laboratory reports, and coursework.
Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:
a.apply analytical and numerical techniques to a wide range of engineering problems (M1, M2, M4); b.apply software and CAD skills to engineering projects and designs (M1); c.apply entrepreneurship, business, economic and professional skills required for management roles in industry (M9, M14, M15); d.prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports (M14, M17); e.use equipment and instruments competently and safely (M12); and f.demonstrate an understanding of the role of other professionals (M1, M16).	Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Apprentices’ subject-specific skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations.

Stages and Modules

Module Title	Module Code	Level/ stage	Credits	Availability		Duration	Pre-requisite			Assessment
				S1	S2			Core	Option	Coursework %	Practical %	Examination %
Infrastructure Site Characterisation	CIV1166	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	55%	45%	0%
Surveying and Measurement	CIV1110	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	0%	60%	40%
Solids and Structures 1	CIV1117	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	30%	60%	10%
Hydraulics	CIV1121	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	20%	70%	10%
Construction Materials	CIV1118	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	50%	40%	10%
Design and Communications 1	CIV1122	1	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	30%	60%	10%
Modern Methods of Construction and Digital Technologies	CIV2118	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Engineering for a Changing Environment	CIV2167	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	60%	0%	40%
Design and Communications 2	CIV2164	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	100%	0%	0%
Project Management and Engineering Data	CIV2166	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	20%	0%	80%
Structural Mechanics	CIV2162	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	60%	10%	30%
Geotechnics 2	CIV2117	2	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	40%	0%	60%
Structures 3	CIV3164	3	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	10%	80%	10%
Industrial Project	CIV3106	3	40	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	80%	20%	0%
Durability of Structures	CIV3122	3	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	80%	20%	0%
Geotechnics 3	CIV3165	3	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	20%	80%	0%
Whole Life Management of Structures	CIV3154	3	20	YES	YES	24 weeks	N	YES	--	80%	20%	0%

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