Useful links

More about qualifications


EDEXCEL
Information on work-related and academic qualifications

Future Morph
Explore the range of careers on offer when studying science and mathematics

Impact world
How engineering shapes the world

Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scottish national body responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment, and certification of qualifications other than degrees

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Apprenticeships or work-based learning


Apprenticeships
Information for students and employers

Bconstructive
Guidance information and application process

Scottish Engineering
Apprenticeship vacancies in Scotland

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Choosing a university or college


Foundation Degree
Further information and guidance

Higher education courses & careers
Free college search guide to higher education information

Hotcourse

Degree course search

Joint Board of Moderators
For a list of accredited civil engineering courses

UCAS
Entry requirements and application for university degree courses

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Engineering careers


Bconstructive
Guidance information and application process

Connexions
Further information on curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications

Discover Engineering
A gateway to hundreds of websites where information on how to become an engineer are available

Tomorrows Engineers

Careers in engineering

Learn Direct
Provides career advice

Prospects
Graduate careers website

SCENTA
Science, engineering and technology careers information

Smallpeice
An independent charity providing exciting programmes to promote engineering careers to young people

Year in industry scheme
Gain practical experience in industry

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Scholarships and grants


QUEST Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarship for civil engineering undergraduate student, offering funding and work placement

QUEST Technician Scholarship
Scholarship for those in further education and higher education studying full or part-time civil engineering or construction course

Building Awareness

Offers sponsorship to students who show a keen interest in pursuing a career in construction

Education UK website
Scholarships for students who are not from the UK

National Union of Students
Funding advice

Year in Industry

Pre university experience of industry with ‘off the job’ training during a gap year for 18-19 year olds

Arkwright Scholarships
Scholarships for students in year 11 or S4 (Scotland) considering careers in engineering.

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Getting a job in civil engineering


ICE Recruit
Recruitment website

Graduate Engineer
Recruitment website

PBS Build A Bridge
Online activity

Shape the future
Careers in engineering

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Other organisations


ConstructionSkills
The Sector Skills Council for Construction

Engineering Council
Engineering registration, policy developments, accreditation, careers and much more

EngineeringUK
Engineering careers, jobs, developments, news and resources

STEMNET
Promoting science, technology, engineering and mathematics and registering as a science and engineering Ambassador

The Rotal Academy of Engineers
Information on engineering and supporting subjects


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