📖Introduction

The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering at University of West London

Civil engineers design, build, supervise and maintain infrastructure projects and systems including buildings, roads, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, waterways, drinking water supply and sewage systems. On our civil engineering degree, you will gain the key analytical, technical and practical skills required to design complex civil engineering structures, effectively manage/lead construction projects and communicate effectively with other areas of expertise to successfully accomplish large projects. The expertise of our academic staff, industry partners, and relevant professional bodies will feed directly into your degree training. You will study a broad discipline in civil engineering that qualifies you to work professionally, provide a better life for many people and protect the natural environment. All this is achieved through your abilities, skills and knowledge to conceive, design, build and maintain the infrastructure that our towns and cities rely on. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Compulsory modules
Structural Mechanics
Construction Materials
Land Surveying for Civil Engineering 1
Land Surveying for Civil Engineering 2
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics for Engineers
CAD for Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Construction
Fluid Mechanics
Structural Analysis
Structural Design
Project Management
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Soil Mechanics and Geology
Integrated Group Design
Geotechnical Design
Transport Infrastructure Engineering
Hydraulics
Project Dissertation (Civil Engineering)

Course detail & modules
This civil engineering bachelor's degree will equip you with core engineering skills and knowledge covering global challenges, such as sustainability, risk assessment and environmental protection while helping you to learn cutting-edge technologies and methods for planning, designing, and constructing more efficiently in civil engineering.

You will be taught by industry experts who are active practitioners at the forefront of research as well as gaining valuable technical knowledge, transferable skills and practical experience through site visits, fieldwork, guest lecturers and industry-based individual projects and project dissertations.

You will study the key civil engineering disciplines including:

structure
geotechnics
materials
hydraulics
transportation and highway engineering
construction management.

As a civil engineering undergraduate, this degree is designed to help you find the career that is right for you. You will have the chance to specialise in areas that interest you and be able to work in various environments such as design offices, construction sites and project supervision and management.

You can see the list of the modules delivered in civil engineering. All modules except the project dissertation are core (compulsory) with 20 credits. The project dissertation which will take two semesters is 40 credits. Most of the modules such as Construction Materials, Land Surveying 1 & 2, Fluid Mechanics, Soil Mechanics and Geology, Hydraulics and Geotechnical Design have either fieldwork, practical experiments or lab works.

Civil engineering has excellent facilities and laboratories. You will have access to dedicated computing labs and other civil engineering labs including a geotechnics lab, concrete lab, hydraulics lab and non-destructive testing centre, as well as a range of digital resources and computer modelling tools.

You will also have the chance to gain vital experience during a work-based learning project during industrial placement. Hands-on experience is a key element of this course, giving you confidence and the real-world expertise that employers value.

Finally, you will be taught by industry experts who are active practitioners at the forefront of research.

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🏫About University of West London

The University of West London is a renowned institution of higher education situated in London, United Kingdom. The university offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, including the Claude Littner Business School, the London School of Film, Media, and Design, the College of Nursing, Midwifery, and Healthcare, and the School of Computing and Engineering. With a student-centered approach, the University of West London strives to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that fosters academic excellence, creativity, and personal growth. It maintains close ties with industry partners, ensuring that its graduates are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge required for successful careers. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections contribute to an enriching and immersive educational experience for its students. As a global institution, the University of West London welcomes students from all backgrounds and cultures, fostering an inclusive and multicultural community. Committed to innovation and research, it actively contributes to the advancement of knowledge and engages in impactful collaborations with industry and academia. With its prime location in the vibrant city of London, students at the University of West London benefit from a wealth of cultural and professional opportunities, enhancing their overall educational journey.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

14,250 GBP per year

42,750 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 21.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

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Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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