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Engineering Discipline

Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering

Programme code EG524101

The following section presents the programme information offered in September 2024. Programme information for AY 2025/26 will be announced later.
Modules (Credit)
Semester 1:
  • Engineering Science for Construction A (7)
  • Engineering Mathematics for Construction (10)
  • Engineering Surveying (7)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports (6)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction (6)
Semester 2:
  • Construction Drawing and Computer Aided Drafting (6)
  • IT Essentials - Smart Living (6)
  • Material and Concrete Technology (10)
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence (6)
  • Soil Mechanics and Geology (10)
Semester 3:
  • Further Mathematics for Construction (7)
  • Construction Technology (10)
  • Introduction to Environmental Engineering (7)
Semester 4:
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search (9)
  • Construction Contract and Administration (7)
  • Structural Mechanics (10)
  • Building Information Modelling for Construction (10)
  • Whole Person Development - Mindshift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness (6) 
Semester 5:
  • Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineering (10)
  • Structural Analysis (10)
  • Reinforced Concrete Design (10)
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (6) 
  • Industrial Training for Civil Engineering (3)
Semester 6:
  • Project Implementation of BIM Technology (9)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing (9)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation (10)
  • Enrichment Module B (3)
Semester 7:
  • Structural Detailing (10)
  • Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering (10)
  • Steelwork Design (7)
  • Industrial Attachment (10)
  • Elective Module (10)*
Semester 8:
  • Sustainability and Engineering Profession (6)
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing (9)
  • Industry-Based Student Project (16)
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace (3)
  • Elective Module (10)*
Semester 9:
  • Construction Management (6)
  • Industry-Based Student Project (16)
  • Enrichment Module A (6)
*Students are required to study 1 out of the following 7 elective modules:
  • Structures and Tall Buildings (10)
  • Temporary Works (10)
  • Advanced Structural Analysis (10)
  • Civil Engineering Hydraulics (10)
  • Geotechnical Engineering Practice (10)
  • Highway and Transportation Engineering (10)
  • Advanced Civil Engineering Mathematics (10)
[Required No. of Credits for Graduation: 329]
Notes:
  1. Some modules of the programme, e.g. Industrial Training for Civil Engineering, Industrial Attachment, Engineering Surveying, etc., may be conducted in the daytime.
  2. All students will be required to take and pass all of the Whole Person Development modules before graduation. Students possessing at least two-year full-time work experience (from the date of attaining the qualifications that can meet the entry requirements of Higher Diploma Programme) can apply for module exemption subject to passing the related assessment. Please click here for details.