- Degree and Sub-degree Programmes
- Overview
- Admission Summary
- BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Civil Engineering
- BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
- BSc (Honours) Degree Programme in Environmental and Occupational Safety & Health
- BEng (Honours) Degree Programme in Sustainable Structural and Fire Engineering
- Higher Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering
- Taught Postgraduate Programmes
- Research Postgraduate Programmes
- Career Prospect
Higher Diploma Programme in Civil Engineering
土木工程學高級文憑
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
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 |
Subject Title |
Assessment Weighting |
Total Contact Hours |
No. of |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.