Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

This is an industry supported programme, developed in collaboration with employers.
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Civil Engineering Apprenticeship

This is an industry supported programme, developed in collaboration with employers.
Applications for September 2027 will open Monday 8 February 2027. 
If you have an enquiry about any of the apprenticeships at the University of Plymouth, please complete the below form.
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Inline with the Civil Engineer apprenticeship standard, the cost for this apprenticeship is £27,000
Year One
ENGR104 Engineering Mathematics
ENGR105 Engineering Mechanics & Structures
CIVL111da Professional Practise 
CIVL201da Civil Engineering Practice (Week on campus)
Year Two
ENGR103 Engineering Science (Hydraulics, Electronics, Thermodynamics)
ENGR106 Engineering Materials
STAD200 Structural Analysis & Design 1
ENGR108da Engineering Practice (Practical week on campus)
Year Three
GEEN200 Geotechnical Engineering 1
GEEN314 Geotechnical Engineering 2
HYFM200 Hydraulic & Coastal Engineering
MGMT224da Construction Management (Guided learning)
Year Four
STAD300 Structural Analysis & Design 2
STAD315 Structural Engineering Design
CIVL211da Professional development
Year Five
HYFM300 Water Engineering
EPA40 EPA preparation
 (Subject to approval of some minor recommendations).
Civil engineers use and apply advanced engineering knowledge, underpinned by advanced scientific and mathematical principles and theories, whilst using a range of methods, techniques, and procedures to deliver civil engineering solutions. They do so by sourcing, reviewing, interpreting, critically analysing and evaluating a range of data and information, specifying materials or processes, and propose and deliver solutions for civil engineering problems, evaluating performance and support continuous improvement.   
With the need to mitigate the detrimental effects on the environment and an increased drive for carbon emission reduction, improvements in building performance and sustainability, civil engineers will consider the whole life cycle of a civil engineering asset, ensuring civil engineering systems and projects align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), respond to carbon net-zero emissions targets, and are compliant with environmental and sustainability policies and legislation, including the climate change act. 
Our programme provides the opportunity to become experts in using all the latest specialist equipment in our innovative laboratories, graduating with sought-after knowledge and experience.  Our programme provides a route for employees to become Chartered Engineers, and upon successful completion the apprentice will be awarded a BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree.
Who is the programme for?
New to the workforce or existing members of staff that want to provide technical and management input to develop design solutions for complex civil engineering 
problems. 
A Civil Engineer might work in public or private sector organisations including local authorities, central government departments and agencies, engineering consultancy practices, contracting firms and research and development organisations.
 
Course facts
Duration: 5 years
Delivery: 1 day per week in University term time, plus an intensive week on campus in semester 3 for years 1 and 2 with guided learning in year 3.
'All year' modules include student centred learning over Christmas, Easter and Summer work periods.
Entry requirements:
  • GCSE English Grade C/4 or accepted equivalent*
  • GCSE Maths Grade C/4 or accepted equivalent*
  • A minimum of two A Levels, including grade C in Maths and a pass in a second science or technology subject is expected. This excludes general studies.*
  • Must be older than 15 years and have legally left school on the start date of the apprenticeship
  • Must have lived in the UK/EEA for the last three years
  • Must spend at least 50% of the working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship.
*other qualifications may be considered, please contact us for more information.
 

Key Benefits

  • @Provides route to staff becoming Chartered Engineers

  • @Invest in staff and develop the workforce

  • @Attract and retain new talent

  • @Integrate both academic study with work-based learning

  • @Experience university study while continuing to work and earn a wage

  • @Upon successful completion the apprentice will be awarded a BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

  • @Become an expert in using all the latest specialist equipment in our innovative laboratories, graduating with sought-after knowledge and experience

  • @Learn from professionals with industry and research expertise

Civil Engineering Apprenticeship staff list