BEng (Hons) Civil and Surveying Engineering

• A Levels: AAA including Mathematics and preferably scientific subjects but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.
• Scottish Qualification: AAA at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and preferably scientific subjects. Higher Physics required at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher.
• International Baccalaureate: 37 points with Mathematics and preferably scientific subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level grade 6 or above if not offered at Higher Level.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.
• Access Qualification: In a relevant area of engineering or physical science.  At least 36 level 3 credits at Distinction and a further 9 level 3 credits at Merit or above.  At least 21 credits should be in mathematics (including differential and integral calculus).  Other units should include analytical engineering sciences (e.g. mechanical or electrical science/principles, physics, chemistry, materials science, electronics).
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry only. 
• Cambridge Pre-U: D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and preferably scientific subjects. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at a higher level.
• PARTNERS - A Levels: ABB including Mathematics and preferably scientific subjects but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
• PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements. Successful completion of Partners Summer School. The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges.
• English Language Requirements: For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
• International Foundation Programme: If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules 

• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 1
• Geotechnical Properties of Soils and Rocks
• Structural Mechanics
• Engineering Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
• SMS Fieldcourse
• Surveying
• Engineering Mathematics 1

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 2
• Statistics and Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers
• Geotechnics
• Structural Analysis
• Steel and Concrete Structures
• Construction Materials
• Hydraulics
• Digital Surveying for Geomatic Engineering and Geosciences
• Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning I
• GNSS for Geoscientists and Engineers

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 3
• Construction Management
• Engineering Ethics and Sustainability
• Individual Design Project
• Geotechnical Design
• Design of Building Systems
• Map Projections and Datums for Engineers
• GNSS Surveying
• Computational Engineering Analysis B
• Analysis of Observations