BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

Subject: Civil Engineering |

Location: Treforest |

Study mode: Full-time

Length: 4 years

Distance learning: Not available

Placement year: Compulsory

Year abroad: Not available

Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

Civil Engineering Personal Statement Examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

73%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."

Data from 40 students (68% of those asked)

Course

The course is intellectually stimulating

My course has challenged me to achieve my best work

My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth

My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics

My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt

The course is well organized and running smoothly

The timetable works efficiently for me

Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively

Support

I have been able to contact staff when I needed to

I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course

Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course

The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well

The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well

I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to

Assessments

The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance

Marking and assessment has been fair

Feedback on my work has been timely

I have received helpful comments on my work

Community

I feel part of a community of staff and students

I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course

I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.

Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.

It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.

The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.

Staff

Staff are good at explaining things

Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 50 students

A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar

35%

Degree or higher qualification

15%

Different higher education qualification

30%

International baccalaureate

Completed Access course

Foundation course

No / unknown prior qualifications

Other

15%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 35 students

More than 240

224 – 239

208 – 223

192 – 207

176 – 191

160 – 175

144 – 159

128 – 143

10%

112 – 127

10%

96 – 111

30%

80 – 95

64 – 79

15%

48 – 63

Less than 48

10%

A year on the course

85%

"of students are still on the course or have completed"

Data from 90 students

Are still studying

78%

Are taking a break from their studies

Have completed their studies

Have left with a lower qualification

Have left without a qualification

10%

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Engineering courses

For graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

After 15 months

£20,000

Range: £16,000 — £25,000

Data from 30 people (60% of those asked)

After 3 years

£27,500

Range: £21,500 — £33,000

Data from 175 people

After 5 years

£32,000

Range: £23,500 — £39,000

Data from 185 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%

"of the students go on to work and / or study"

Data from 20 students (55% of those asked)

Now working

70%

Doing further study

Working and studying

15%

Unemployed – previously working or studying

Unemployed – not employed since graduation

Other

Occupation types 15 months after the course

70%

"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."

Data from 15 students (55% of those asked)

70% In highly skilled work

55%

Engineering professionals

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Business and public service associate professionals

15% In other work

Administrative occupations

Skilled trades occupations

15% In unknown work

15%

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

80%

"of graduates say that their current work fits with their future plans."

Data from 10 students (55% of those asked)

Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.

Future My current work fits with my future plans.

Course links

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