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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering [degree apprenticeship]

Spirit level
Institution code: S82
UCAS code:
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Five years part-time
Location: Suffolk New College
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS points Support of employers
Institution code: S82
UCAS code:
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Five years part-time
Location: Suffolk New College
Typical Offer: 112 UCAS points Support of employers
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Applying to University Ask a question get a prospectus

Overview

This Degree Apprenticeship programme is designed for those interested in working as designers, engineers or managers within the Civil Engineering and Construction industry and who are employed as apprentices by their employer. It provides a thorough grounding in the role and function of the Civil Engineer and their many specialist areas of practice.

Apprentices will come from a variety of employment backgrounds including general civil engineering, local government, highways management, structural design and specialist subcontracting  companies. Apprentices study the environmental impact of construction activity, engineering principles, contracts management and mathematics as well as a wide range of theoretical and practical subjects including materials technology, structures, geology, and hydraulics using the extensively equipped laboratory.

Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points (or above)
from an appropriate Level 3 qualification or sufficient work experience and maturity to become a degree apprentice

 

 

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

Have already attained a minimum of level 2 English and Maths or be able to achieve this prior to taking the EPA. 

Maths at level 3 or demonstration of capability to study maths at level 4/5 through completion of a pre-course assessment.

Non-academic Requirements

Applicants may be expected to attend an interview as part of the application process. Apprentices will be expected to be in employment in order to undertake this course. 

Transferring Credit

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Apprenticeship Funding

Degree Apprenticeships are only offered to students undertaking the course as part of their employment. Apprenticeship training will therefore be funded directly by employers or by employers in partnership with Government. Apprentices will not be required to pay any tuition or course fees, and will not be eligible for any Student Finance England maintenance support. Please see our Apprenticeship pages for more information.

Apprenticeships Information
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