Undergraduate academic requirements
- Minimum of passes in five subjects, two at A level (grades A-E) or equivalent, and three at GCSE level (grades A-C/4-9) or equivalent.
- Relevant work experience may also be considered.
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee17,010GBP
- Start dateSep
- University ranking#609
Program overview
What Ulster University says about their program:
The course in Civil Engineering is designed to allow graduates to work in both consultancy or contracting within industry. It includes elements of Structural design, Highway design and Water and Wastewater design.
You will be involved in all aspects of planning and design, construction and operation and maintenance of the various types of Civil Engineering projects such as reservoirs, pipelines, and water/wastewater treatment plants related to the water and wastewater element of the course; roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, ports and airports related to the highways elements of the course and large multi-storey structures, sports stadia, commercial and industrial buildings, powerstations related to the structures elements of the course.
The new Belfast campus has brand new laboratories which you will use for modules in years 1 and 2 and potentially for your project work in final year.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Hold an Honours degree (2
2 or above) from a recognized institution.
- Evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grades A-C or equivalent).
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Fees and funding
Ulster University outlines that tuition fees and living costs vary significantly based on the student's location. Students are advised to budget approximately £7,000-£9,000 for expenses during their time at Ulster University.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
£16,320 per year
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education tuition
£16,320 per year
- Master's programs tuition
from £17,090 to £19,130 per year
- Master's with Advanced Practice tuition
£21,170 per year
Funding
International Undergraduate Scholarship
- Open to all new international (non-EU) entrants on the first year of a full-time undergraduate course delivered on one of our Northern Ireland campuses, commencing September 2020. - **Amount:** £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.International Postgraduate Scholarship
- Open to all new international (non-EU) entrants on the first year of a full-time postgraduate course delivered on one of our Northern Ireland campuses, commencing September 2020. - **Amount:** £2,000 scholarship applied as a discount to your tuition fee.John J Sweeney Scholarship
- The John J Sweeney Scholarship is based at the world-renowned International Conflict Research Institute (INCORE) at Ulster University, and supports students enrolled to study full-time on the MSc in Peace and Conflict Studies , based on the Jordanstown campus (Belfast). - **Amount:** £20,000 that must be used towards the Scholar’s tuition fees. Any balance remaining may be used to purchase study materials/equipment, support course-related activities and/or in support of the Scholar’s living expenses and travel costs.
What is the cost of living near Ulster University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £810 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £651 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £81 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £34 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £64 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £149 |
| Coffee shop drink | £3 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £37 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Ulster University
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