BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering

Reg. No. 252012
Introduction
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering* (Registration Number: 252012)The course provides a broad-based education enabling successful students undertaking this programme to enter into careers in design, construction or operations in the civil engineering industry.
The BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering programme provides a wide range of education leading students to successful careers in design, construction or operations in the civil engineering industry.
Professional Qualification
  • This programme is accredited by Hong Kong Institution of Incorporated Engineers (HKIIE), graduates with relevant experience are eligible to apply for Membership of HKIIE.
  • This programme is accredited by Hong Kong Institute of Clerks of Works (HKICW), graduates with relevant experience are eligible to apply for Membership of HKICW.
  • This programme is accredited by Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), graduates who fulfil specified education and professional development requirements are eligible to apply for Membership of CABE.

   

The Civil Engineering Bachelor's part-time degree programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of fundamental civil engineering principles across core disciplines including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and water engineering, and quantitative decision-making methods. 

Our Civil Engineering programme offers a structured pathway for career development in the design, construction, and operations aspects of civil engineering. It is particularly beneficial for individuals pursuing chartership or management-level positions, while also establishing a foundation for lifelong learning and professional excellence in the field. With a duration of only 16 months, students can efficiently achieve their educational and professional goals.

Contents
This Civil Engineering Bachelor’s part-time degree programme provides a comprehensive training to enhance career development in design, construction and operations aspects of civil engineering field, and is particularly useful for individuals who are pursuing chartership or management level in the field. 
 

Programme Features

  • Career Development: Enhance capabilities in design, construction and operations aspects of the civil engineering field
  • Comprehensive Course: Establish a reflective understanding and application of the underpinning engineering principles and the multi-disciplinary context in which civil engineering operates
  • All-Round Skill Learning: Develop a range of hard and soft skills related to modern civil engineering including, but not limited to, communication and negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, and team coordination skills
  • Articulation Pathway: Students who have completed this programme and fulfilled designated requirements will be eligible to apply for the MSc Civil Engineering* (Reg. No..252609) programme
  • Practical and Grounded: 75% of graduates agree this programme is useful and applicable to their current role in the workplace, and 71% of graduates agree this programme significantly support their career aspirations. Source: Graduate Survey (Year of graduation: 2022)
*It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. MSc Civil Engineering programme is operated by Hong Kong College of Technology International Limited and awarded by the Leeds Beckett University, UK.

 

Teaching Facilities 

Engineering & Construction Laboratory

The Engineering & Construction Laboratory is available for civil engineering and construction programme students to conduct a variety of experiments and tests. It provides equipment for material testing, structural analysis, energy efficiency evaluation, and more. Students can explore new construction design methods and concepts using different materials and technologies, and evaluate the feasibility and performance.

Donald Chow, an outstanding alumnus from our Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree programme, has advanced from entry-level positions to senior management roles.

Articulation Path

Bachelor's degree holders of Civil Engineering may progress to the MSc Civil Engineering*(Reg. No. 252609) programme awarded by the Leeds Beckett University, or other relevant postgraduate programmes. 

Further study enhances expertise in advanced engineering principles, project management, and leadership capabilities, supporting career advancement toward chartered engineer status and senior management positions. Many graduates pursue additional qualifications such as MSc programmes to meet the requirements for professional civil engineering certifications.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering part-time degree programme are well-prepared for positions such as civil engineer, project engineer, site engineer, structural engineer, and engineering manager across various sectors, including construction, infrastructure development, government projects, and consultancy services. 

The programme provides a strong foundation for career advancement in Hong Kong's thriving construction industry, particularly with major infrastructure projects like the Northern Metropolis development and ongoing large-scale government initiatives. 

Graduates are also equipped to pursue professional qualifications including Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Incorporated Engineers (HKIIE), Hong Kong Institute of Clerks of Works (HKICW), and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). These qualifications are essential for senior engineering roles and project leadership positions in both the public and private sectors.

*It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. MSc Civil Engineering programme is operated by Hong Kong College of Technology International Limited and awarded by the Leeds Beckett University, UK.

This 16-month Civil Engineering Bachelor's part-time degree programme is made up of six modules with a total of 120 credits as listed below. 
 
Semester One 
Structural Engineering
Hydraulics and Water Engineering
Quantitative Methods for Decision Making


Semester Two 
Geotechnical Engineering B
Hydraulics and Water Engineering
Quantitative Methods for Decision Making


Semester Three 
Major Project   


Semester Four 
Major Project 
 
Assessment 
This Civil Engineering degree programme is assessed by a mixture of coursework, essays, reports, project work and examination. 
 
Programme content is subject to review and changes without prior notice. 

Mode of Study

Part Time

Teaching Mode

Face to face

Commencement of Study

Every September

Entry Year

Year 3

Duration

16 Months

Location
Entry Requirements
  • Candidates who are holding a Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent including the study of structural design and exhibit an overall average of at least 50% are eligible to apply for the course; or
  • Candidates have at least two years of relevant working experience; or
  • Candidates who have no Higher Diploma qualification may be considered on a case-to-case basis, providing they possess an equivalent academic qualification.

Kelvin Tam, Senior Engineer

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Degree Programme Graduate

"The Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree part-time programme is comprehensive, covering different professional areas of civil engineering, with an excellent academic ladder from diploma to master's level, allowing me to develop better in this field."

(大型工程接連展開 港專土木工程課程全方位培育人才 滿足業界需求, by HK01)

Mr. Lee, Project Engineer

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Degree Programme First-class Honours Graduate

"This Civil Engineering programme changed my entire life. Without studying at HKCT, my whole life would have been completely different - I might still be a construction worker today."

(建造業在職進修之選:港專土木工程理學士課程助你把握事業機遇, by HK01)

 

Donald Chow, Construction Safety Management Professional

MSc Civil Engineering Programme First-class Honours Graduate

"After obtaining my Civil Engineering degree, I met the qualification requirements of different contracts, giving me certain advantages at work."

(中五生蛻變成土木工程師 一條龍在職升學 擴闊職涯發展, by JobsDB)

Total $84,800 (in 4 installments)

Administration Fee: HK$1,720 (Upon 1st instalment)

Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme

HKCT Alumni Fee Reduction*

  • Applicants who have graduated from the Centre of International Education of HKCT (CIE) and have successfully completed a one-year or longer programme within the past 3 academic years, and who have successfully enrolled in a higher-level programme provided by CIE are eligible for this benefit.
  • 3% of the total tuition fee reduction for the higher-level programme will be deducted from the final instalment of the tuition payment.

HKCT Early Bird Discount*

  • Applicants who have completed the application procedure for September intake on or before 31 July 2025 are eligible to benefit from HK$2,000 tuition fee reduction that will be deducted from the final instalment of the tuition payment. 

*Remark: Applicants are eligible for either one of HKCT Alumni Fee Reduction or Early Bird Discount. In the event of any dispute, the decision of HKCT shall be final.

Tel: (852) 2276 8514 / (852) 2926 1222

Email: cie@hkct.edu.hk

It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.
This programme is operated by Hong Kong College of Technology International Limited.
This programme is awarded by the Leeds Beckett University, UK.
Tuition fees and subsidies are to be reviewed and adjusted annually on various factors.