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Edexcel
Information on work-related and academic qualifications
Qualifications & Curriculum Authority
Further information on curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.
Scottish Qualifications Authority
Scottish national body responsible for the development, accreditation, assessment, and certification of qualifications other than degrees.
Department for Education & Skills
General information on policy and developments in education and learning.
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Apprenticeships/work-based learning
Bconstructive website
Guidance information and application process
Apprenticeships website
Information for students and employers
Scottish Engineering Connections
Apprenticeship vacancies in Scotland
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Foundation Degrees
Hotcourses website
Course search
Foundation Degree website
Further information and guidance
Railway Engineering Foundation Degree
Sheffield University/Network Rail
Flood management Foundation degree
Environment Agency
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Choosing a university/college - course searches and guidance
Joint Board of Moderators website
For a list of accredited Civil Engineering courses see 'documents and guidelines
NCE Plus website
Tables of employers & university courses to access information on Universities offering Civil Engineering courses.
University & colleges admissions service website
Central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges
Learn Direct website
Course search
Hotcourses website
Information on schools, courses, degrees, postgraduate and funding
Higher education courses & careers website
FREE college search guide to higher education information
DirectGov - government website
Information and advice on going to university, student finance and the application process
Virgin Student website
Online students university guide and university ratings
Prospects website
Postgraduate (course and research/phd)
Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the UK
University listings across the UK.
Universities UK website
Frequently asked questions (universities)
Higher Education & Research Opportunities in the UK
General information about higher education.
UK Course finder website
Course search
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More about engineering careers -websites for further information
Bconstructive
'Construction' careers website
Connexions website
Further information on curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications.
Engineering Technology Board - scenta
Science, Engineering and Technology careers information
Enginuity careers website
Careers in engineering
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Scholarships/Grants
ICE QUEST Awards
Undergraduate and continuing education scholarships
Hotcourses website
Register to view a list of Civil Engineering scholarships on offer.
Arkwright Scholarship Trust
6th form scholarships to promote study of Design and Technology/Maths in schools - for those interested in an engineering career.
NCE Plus
Tables of employers & university courses to access information on Employers and sponsorship they offer.
Building Awareness website
6th form and university scholarships
National Union of Students - online
Funding advice (see 'money' in the 'advice' section)
Universities UK website
Funding - international postgraduate research
Support-4-Learning website
Funding information for overseas students
Education UK website
Scholarships for non-uk students
Bernard Butler Trust website
Non-repayable engineering grants
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Experiencing civil engineering - initiatives, taster schemes and work experience
Royal Academy BEST programme
Information you need to become involved with the Best Programme.
Headstart website
University taster courses for 16/17 year olds.
Year In Industry
Pre-university experience of industry with 'off the job' training during a gap year for 18-19 year olds
The Engineering Education Scheme
Year 12 students solving real industrial problems for real companies.
Smallpiece Trust website
'Courses and events' for taster schemes from 11-18yrs and information on the 'engineering gap year'
Young Engineers
National network of extra curricular clubs for students from the age of 7 up to 19
Engineering Leadership Awards
Undergraduate scheme to accelerate an individual's personal and professional development and prepare them for fast-track careers in UK industry.
Undergraduate programme
Undergraduate scheme to encourage university students to retain an interest in pursuing a career in engineering through a series of awards and activities
University of Sheffield Summer School
Year 11 residential summer school
INSIGHT
A week at university for females aged 17/18 years
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Getting a job in civil engineering
ICE Recruit
Recruitment website
Graduate Engineer
Recruitment website
Engineering Technology Board website - Scenta
Recruitment website
Careers in Construction
Recruitment website
Construction jobs-UK
Recruitment website
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Policy and reform in engineering education
Engineering Council UK [ECUK]
Education newsletter 'snippets'
Department for Education & Skills
General information on policy and developments in education and learning.
Qualifications & Curriculum Authority
Information on curriculum, assessments, examinations and qualifications
Times Education Supplement
Education news
Times Higher Education Supplement
Education news
Engineering Technology Board website - Scenta
Engineering Education news and reforms
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Useful organisations
Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics Network (SETNET)
For local SETPOINT information
Engineering Council UK (ECUK)
Engineering registration, policy developments, accreditation, careers and much more.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
For local CITB office information
Education Business Partnership network
For information on local offices
Engineering & Technology Board (ETB)
Engineering careers, jobs, developments, news and resources
University & colleges admissions service website
Course listings and admissions
Specialist Schools Trust website
Find out how to become a specialist school, affiliate to the Trust, or become a sponsor.
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Web links for resources
Science, Engineering, Technology & Mathematics Network (SETNET)
Online resources by subject
ETB career resource guide
Catalogue of resources and literature available from Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering organisations
Construction Awards website
CITB-ConstructionSkills online activity database
PBS Build A Bridge
Online activity
West Point Build A Bridge
Online bridge-building
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