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Bachelor of Science with Honours Civil Engineering, Level 6, Hong Kong College of Technology, 2023/24 - Course Handbook
Welcome to the Course
This handbook provides you with information that you will need on your course. You should find it helpful when you first start, when you are preparing for assessment and at any time that you need help or advice in connection with your studies here. You will also receive a Module Handbook for each module you study on your course.
The course team is looking forward to working with you this year and we hope that your time studying with us is both enjoyable and successful.
On behalf of our University and the whole course team I would like to wish you well in your studies.
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing.
Whether you are joining us as a new student or returning to continue your studies, and whether your course is on-campus, distance learning, degree apprenticeships or you are on one of our UK and overseas collaborative and franchise courses, we hope you will enjoy your experience and find your studies interesting, challenging and relevant to your development and future career plans.
Our aim is to provide students with a research informed, innovative and relevant curriculum that is linked to current industry practices and standards. Our courses are highly valued by employers, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Our School has a strong tradition of delivering programmes that provide students with the opportunity for academic and practical experience. This approach, coupled with our close involvement with employers, produces graduates who are highly regarded in the workplace.
Through our approach to student support and to teaching and learning we aim to place you, our students and apprentices, at the heart of everything we do. You will experience a diverse range of teaching approaches. We also use a variety of different methods of assessment and attach considerable importance to providing you feedback on your assessments.
As a School we strive to be student-centred and value your opinions and feedback. We want to hear about the things you enjoy and that you think we do well, but also want to know when you think there are ways in which we can improve your experience. There are many ways in which you can provide feedback including through your student academic representatives, through written or on-line module evaluation feedback forms and through student open meetings, forums with staff and student representative meetings with me.
We maintain a strong commitment to our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and our facilities are well equipped for each major area of our course provision. Our Built Environment, Planning, Geography and Civil and Building Services Engineering courses are situated in the heart of the City at Northern Terrace Building, with the Computing and Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses located in Leighton Building at our Headingley Campus.
If you are studying on campus, where possible, the majority of your teaching will take place at the School's buildings; however, some teaching sessions may be scheduled in other buildings on our City Campus and Headingley Campus. The City Campus library is located in the Leslie Silver Building, which is adjacent to Northern Terrace, while the James Graham Building houses the library at our Headingley Campus.
I wish you every success for this academic year.
Professor Akintola Akintoye, Dean of School
The information in this handbook had been carefully developed to help you through the exciting and challenging journey ahead. You will need to read this document carefully to ensure that you are fully aware of the requirements and regulations relating to this programme of study. Inside you will find contact information, some useful information regarding access to your learning facilities and the structure of your programme of study. We value your effort during the course of study.
We hope you will have a good student experience with the Leeds Beckett University, whilst making full use of the resources at your disposal to develop your potential. If you wish to make any comments about this document please contact us with your suggestions.
Key Contacts & Keeping in Touch
Henry Chiang
Henry Chiang
Sandy So & Wickson Leung
Course Representatives are student volunteers who represent your views at course-level, in course forums and in meetings with academic and support staff.
Details about being a Course Representative are available at www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/course-representatives.htm.
The Students' Union oversees Course Representatives and more information is available at https://www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/studentvoice/coursereps
Students are eligible to use the library facilities of all HKCT's campuses which include the twin campuses at Ma On Shan and Homantin Campus.
In addition to the physical and online resources provided by the library at Hong Kong College of Technology, you will have access to a range of resources via the University's online library. The Library website (library.leedsbeckett.ac.uk) provides access to resources and information to help support you.
To ensure that students maintain good communication with the College, all the students are assigned a student email account. Students are required to check their email regularly to ensure the most up-to-date notices and announcements are received. The students are also able to download the module hand-outs, assignment briefs etc. from the College's Blackboard at:
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During the study period, the students can contact the related academic, administrative and IT support staff when necessary.
Timetable Information
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Course Overview
The course provides a broad-based education enabling successful students to enter careers in design, construction or operations within the civil engineering industry. Personal Development and a strong management thread are distinctive features of the course providing a strong professional theme. The course aims to:
- Establish a reflective understanding and application of the underpinning engineering principles and the multi-disciplinary context in which civil engineering operates.
- Enable students to select and apply appropriate techniques in the solution of engineering problems by utilising real-world scenarios relevant to Incorporated Engineer level.
- Facilitate access to a range of practical skills through IT applications, laboratory investigations, surveying exercises and through project work at all levels of the course.
- Develop a range of graduate skills relevant to a career in the modern civil engineering industry including all forms of communication, problem-solving, individual motivation and team working.
- To establish an appropriate foundation for a lifetime of continuing professional development.
These aims have been written to take account of the UK-SPEC General Learning Outcomes and Engineering Benchmark statements.
1 | Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, and engineering principles across a range of civil engineering subjects, notably structural engineering, geotechnical and highway engineering, civil engineering materials, hydraulics, surveying and civil engineering Management. |
2 | Identify design requirements and use analytical techniques and design practice to produce practical solutions relevant to the role of an Incorporated Engineer. |
3 | Understand the iterative analytical nature of engineering problems in determining cost effective, sustainable and robust solutions utilising contemporary digital technologies, advanced computing techniques, and traditional manual methods. |
4 | Use contemporary Codes of Practice and be aware of the regulatory framework in which design is practiced. Demonstrate an appreciation of the role of the designer in achieving whole-life performance especially with regard to health and safety and sustainable development. |
5 | Recognise the importance of leadership, teamwork and communication applicable to the role of an incorporated engineer and demonstrate relevant aspects, utilising appropriate interpersonal skills, whilst working both as a team member and individually. |
6 | Demonstrate knowledge of the context in which civil engineering projects are delivered and managed through procurement, contract administration, planning and performance. Apply contemporary legislative requirements with regards to health and safety and environmental impact to contextualise entry level knowledge in civil engineering. |
Assessment & Feedback
Level 6 is assessed by coursework predominantly, with some examinations
Please note the exam/assessment periods in the academic calendar and make sure that you are available during those periods. Further details of your schedule of examinations can be found on your timetable once the examination schedule is released. Coursework submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett, on course noticeboards or in individual Module Handbooks/other module guides.
It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in section 3.11 of the Academic Regulations. Please check the penalties that apply to this course as some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements may mean that different penalties apply.
If you have been recommended 'flexibility around deadlines' as a reasonable adjustment in a Reasonable Adjustment Plan, your Course Administrator will be able to advise you of the process.
You may be required to submit your written work via Turnitin; further information on Turnitin is available.
Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within four weeks of your submission. Each Module Handbook will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments. For the majority of your assessments, feedback will be provided through the TurnItIn portal by your module tutor, once they have completed their marking.
Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g., from Level 4 to Level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/studenthub/results-online.htm.
Results will appear within Results Online five working days after the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).
If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your Course Administrator.
If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. See your Module Handbook for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is). You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. You are advised to contact your Course Director, Course Administrator or Academic Advisor for any necessary clarification.
Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.
Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.
Teaching & Learning
All modules on the course are designed for formal lecture based delivery, accompanied by tutorial, laboratory practical and fieldwork sessions to consolidate student learning and enhance the student experience.
Student support and pastoral care is provided by the course team as well as subject specialist tutors, module leaders, level tutors and the course leader.
Emphasis is placed on the application of engineering principles to the practical solution of increasingly complex engineering problems. Aspects of the course which are particularly relevant to professional and transferable skills development and employability are:
- A broad range of study covering both technical and management-based subjects which build knowledge, understanding and application across levels.
- Design solutions to practical problems. Initially simple problems with tutor lead design solutions. The problems presented become increasingly complex, necessitating imagination and judgement in developing a practical solution. At all levels, the design problems are case study based and relevant to current industry practice.
- Hands-on experience in IT, Surveying and laboratory testing. Again, at Level 4, these exercises are basic and tutor led. As the course progresses, students work to less detailed briefs and are expected to develop innovative solutions based on experience.
- The PSRB requires that threads (Design, Health Safety and Risk Management, Sustainability) permeate the curriculum both horizontally and vertically and this is embedded in the modular content.
- Exposure to professional practice. Industry standard software is used for analysis, design, drawing and planning. Further exposure is through visiting speakers, a professional body (ICE) compliant PDP scheme and site visits.
The course is delivered by franchise arrangement with HKCT and as such the arrangements for delivery comply with the University's Franchise Framework. The University as the awarding body sets all assessments and works alongside HKCT to
ensure appropriate contextualisation of the course materials is applied. For example,
local case studies and the use of local laws and regulations are used within the
modules to assist with students application of learning whilst still meeting the overall
learning outcomes at modular, level and course level. All contextualisation must be
approved by the University prior to delivery.
Level 6
Quantitative Methods for Decision Making
Hydraulics and Water Engineering
Structural Engineering (Elective)
Highway Engineering B (Elective)
Geotechnical Engineering B (Elective)
Infrastructure Management (Elective)
Civil Engineering Major Project
Civil Engineering Dissertation*
*Note that Civil Engineering Dissertation is an option of high achieving students instead of Civil Engineering Major Project. see module specification for details.
Overall Workload | Level 6 |
Teaching, Learning and Assessment | 40-50 hours |
Independent Study | 140-150 hours |
Attendance & Absence
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If you are considering withdrawal from your course you should speak to your personal tutor / academic advisor to discuss your reasons. If there is a problem, staff at your delivery provider or the University may be able to help. It may be possible to arrange suspension of studies from your course.
If you are considering withdrawing, permanently or temporarily, you must complete a withdrawal form, which you can obtain from the administrative staff at your delivery provider. This form must be submitted as soon as possible as withdrawals cannot normally be backdated. For further details see the Student Regulations.
Skills, Employability & Graduate Opportunities
During the course you will gain a range of employability and personal skills such as team-working, research, critical thinking and evaluation, presentation and independent learning. Many of these skills are linked to the development of Graduate Attributes which are assessed as part of the course
Information on your assessment is included in your Module Handbooks.
As a graduate you can work for consultants, contractors, Local Authorities or government agencies and contribute to the design, construction and maintenance of a variety of infrastructure projects. You can also specialise in areas such as structures, transportation, water supply and treatment, power generation and supply.
Learning Support
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Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your course. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your course induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.
Student Services
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Applicants with special learning difficulties are required to declare their situations when they submit their application so that the College can provide assistance during the admission process and after joining the programme as appropriate.
HKCT Library
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IT Support (Students only)
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Resources
Student Voice
We are committed to working in partnership with you and nominated Student Representatives to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your course enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, course completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that students will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.
We seek active participation by all our students in the continuous enhancement of our courses and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your course and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to student outcomes on the course and student surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys.
Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve students' academic experience.
In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your course.
LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.
Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:
- Acting as a point of contact and advocate for students on your course and in supporting their active engagement.
- Gathering feedback from students on your course to inform enhancements to the quality of your course and the student experience.
- Facilitating good communication between students and staff on the course.
- Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your course.
- Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your course; and
- Being an ambassador for your course.
Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:
We invite all students to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your course and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific course or other surveys.
We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students. We welcome comments and compliments from students, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your course can be raised with your course representative or directly with your personal tutor / academic advisor.
If you have a specific complaint about your course, you should initially follow the complaints procedure of your delivery provider.
If this does not resolve the matter, then you should make a formal complaint under the University's Student Complaints Procedure. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.
General Information
BSc Civil Engineering
Leeds Beckett University
Level 6
120 credits
School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing:
- Level 6 - HK$ 57,750 per Student - BSc (Hons) Computing
- Level 6 - HK$ 75,000 per Student - BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
- Level 7 - HK$ 92,400 per Student
School of Health:
- Level 7 - HK$56,000 per Student - Postgraduate Diploma Health and Safety
- Level 7 - HK$92,400 per Student - MSc Health and Safety
Leeds Business School:
- Level 4 - HK$ 47,250 per Student
- Level 5 - HK$ 52,500 per Student
- Level 6 - HK$ 57,750 per StudentPolicies, Standards & Regulations
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Leeds Beckett Regulations
Leeds Beckett University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:
- Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on the Academic Regulations web page
- Student Regulations are available on the Student Regulations web page
In line with a recent Engineering Council directive, a Regulation Exemption has been approved by the University which states that:
"Students must pass all modules which are mapped to Accreditation of Higher Education Programme (AHEP) learning outcomes with an overall mark of not less than 40% in the combined assessments, with a submission in each component for each module.
If students do not achieve these marks at the first attempt they will have the chance to undergo a re-sit in that particular area; if they still fail to achieve the marks at this attempt they will not be allowed to progress onto the following year until they have completed the module again and achieved the above mark.
Failure at the second attempt at a module will result in a student's withdrawal from the course."
The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other students on the same course and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar courses taken by students in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your course. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page.
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