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Higher Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering

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JUPAS Code  JS3052 (https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/)
Programme Code 31363 
Mode of Study  Full-time 
Normal Study Duration  2 Years 
Credits Required for Graduation  66 (plus 6 practical training credits) 
Programme Leader  Dr. Siu W.Y. Barbara (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) 
Deputy Programme Leaders  Dr. Duan H.F. (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) 
Programme Intake 70-80 (Subject to approval)
Average HKDSE Scores of Admittees 2016-17: 20.0 (Chinese & English Languages + Any Best 3 Subjects)
2017-18: 20.0 (Chinese & English Languages + Any Best 3 Subjects)
2018-19: 20.1 (Chinese & English Languages + Any Best 3 Subjects)
Other Information http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus

 

Programme Introduction

Programme Introduction

The construction industry and infrastructure development in Hong Kong and Mainland China are expected to continue growing rapidly. These generate a consistently increasing demand for well-trained civil engineering technicians. This credit-based Higher Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering is designed to provide students with a broad-based and interdisciplinary education in areas of environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural and transportation engineering as well as construction management. This professional programme aims to nurture students as all-round civil engineering technologists. It also provides students with a sound education background for pursuit of higher levels of study. 

Programme Features

  • Two-year full-time comprehensive programme.
  • Eight weeks of practical training modules in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University.
  • Possible admission to third year of BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering Programme of the University after graduation.

Programme Aims

Aims

This programme provides training for students to become engineering technologists, who are conversant with basic engineering principles and technical know-how that can support civil engineers engaged in designing and executing construction projects, such as reclamation, highways, dams, bridges, tunnels, water supply and drainage systems. The programme also serves as a preparation for graduates to pursue higher levels of study in civil engineering. Emphasis is laid on the application of the fundamentals of applied science to the understanding of engineering problems within a context of technical, social and economic priorities and constraints. 

Programme Curriculum

Table 1: Year 1 Curriculum

Subject
Code

Subject Title

Assessment Weighting

Total Contact Hours

No. of
Credits

Semester

Remark

Coursework

Examination

AP10001^

Introduction to Physics

0.4

0.6

39

3

I

DSR

AMA1130

Calculus for Engineers

0.4

0.6

39

3

I

DSR

CSE10254

Geology

0.3

0.7

39

3

I

DSR

CSE19251

Materials Science and
Technology

0.3

0.7

26

2

I

DSR

CBS1104C/P

University Chinese

1.0

-

39

3

I

GUR (LCR)*

ELC1011

Practical English for University Studies

1

-

39

3

I

GUR (LCR)@

CSE10252

Fluid Mechanics

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE10256

Soil Mechanics

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE19100

Mechanics of Materials

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

IC2169

Construction Drawing and Detailing

1

-

27

2

II

DSR

LSGI2961

Engineering Surveying

0.4

0.6

56

3

II

DSR

ELC1012

English for University Studies

1

-

39

3

II

GUR (LCR)@

IC2166

IC Training for HD in Civil Engineering

1

-

-

6 ptc

I & II & Summer#

DSR

Total

31 credits + 6 ptc

Table 2: Year 2 Curriculum

Subject Code

Subject Title

Assessment Weighting

Total Contact Hours

No. of
Credits

Semester

Remark

Coursework

Examination

AMA2308

Mathematics for Engineers

0.4

0.6

39

3

I

DSR

CSE20351

Applied Structural Analysis

0.3

0.7

39

3

I

DSR

CSE20352

Soil and Rock
Engineering

0.3

0.7

39

3

I

DSR

CSE28362

Structural Steel Design

0.3

0.7

39

3

I

DSR

CSE29357

Highway Engineering

0.3

0.7

39

3

I

DSR

 

Cluster Area Subject 1*

 

 

 

3

I

GUR
(CAR)

CSE20354

Hydraulics & Hydrology

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE20359

Contracts, Specifications, Quantities and Organization

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE28300

Construction Technology and Temporary Works

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE28363

Structural Concrete Design 

0.3

0.7

39

3

II

DSR

CSE29364

Environmental Engineering

0.3

0.7

26

2

II

DSR

 

Cluster Area Subject 2*

 

 

 

3

II

GUR
(CAR)

Total

35 credits

ptc:      Practical Training Credit

^ This is an underpinning subject for students who did not pass the relevant subjects in HKDSE. It has not been counted in the total of 31 credits in the curriculum table.

# The exact training schedule for the Summer Term will be announced by the Industrial Centre in May to June every year.

* CSE1B01W, CSE1B02W and CSE1D03 will be offered by CEE Department in different semesters, students can check the exact timetable from (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/ogur/GURSubjects/CAR.php). Instead of these three subjects, students may register for any CAR subjects offered by other Departments.

Total No. of Credits of the 2-year Programme: 66 credits and 6 practical training credits

Entrance Requirements

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Qualification

Satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements of Level 2 in 5 HKDSE subjects including English Language and Chinese Language.

Preferred Subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Extended Modules of Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Combined Science with Physics

Applicants who have not taken the preferred subjects will still be considered for admission but they may need to take relevant underpinning subjects after admission to PolyU to gain the necessary foundation knowledge.

Professional Recognition

Recognition has been granted to the programme by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Graduates satisfy the academic requirements for Associate Membership of HKIE. 

Career Prospects

Employment opportunities are available as technical officers and supervisors in both the public and private sectors, such as the Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Highways Department and Housing Department of the HKSAR Government and various civil engineering consultants and construction companies. 

Enquiries

For further information regarding the programme, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at:
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Tel: (852) 2766-6052
Fax: (852) 2334-6389