Study Programme in Building and Construction Engineering
180 ECTS credits
Study programme
The future for a building and construction engineer holds many exiting challenges. How shall we design and construct our buildings to make them environmentally sound, energy efficient and economical to construct and to live in. Does it sound like a challenge? Then this is the study programme for you.
Education level:
Basic level
Prerequisites
General entry requirements + Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c/Mathematics D
Tuition fees
- Total fee: 450,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 75,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.
While studying
Education
The first four semesters provide broad insight into all aspects of the construction industry where environmental issues are integrated. You will be introduced to building technology, mechanical engineering and design, building and urban planning, and get basic knowledge in mathematics, energy and environmental technology. During the second year you perform a project work where you will perform at project from urban planning, building design to calculation of costs with computer aid in a BIM-process. During semester four to six you have a possibility to a of choice of courses. You are also expected to complete a project in sustainable building technology, to study the process of construction management further, and take classes in business administration. A degree project (individual or group) in cooperation with a company concludes the last semester.Form of Instruction
Instruction is mainly in the form of lectures, tutorials, laborations and project work. Group projects is common and may require presence outside scheduled hours. There are compulsory course elements, such as laborations, oral presentations and seminars. Examination usually takes place throughout the course module.Examination
Examination normally takes place in different forms such as projects, hand-ins, oral presentation and/or written reports, and written exams. In most courses examination is made throughout the course, instead of a final examination at the end.Professional Contact
Professional contact is made through study visits, guest lecturers and project work. You can choose to take a practical training course which includes 8 weeks of internship at a company within the building and construction business.Course of study
| Semester 1 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Development for Engineering (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Introduction to building engineering (Obligatory) | 12.5 |
| Thermal and Fluid sciences for building and construction engineers (Obligatory) | 10 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Structural Mechanics (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Strength of Materials for Building Construction (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mathematics for Engineers I (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Mathematics for Engineers II (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 3 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Building and Urban Planning (Obligatory) | 5 |
| Computer Aided Construction Design in a BIM Process (End semester: 4) | 20 |
| House Building Technology (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Engineering Design: Timber Structures (Obligatory) | 5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 4 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Construction Management 1 (Obligatory) | 7.5 |
| Geodesy (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Learning in the Working Life (Elective) | 15 |
| Engineering Design: Steel Structures (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Structural Mechanics - statically undetermined constructions (Optional) | 2 |
Total ECTS credits:
30*
| Semester 5 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Building Technology (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Engineering Designs: Reinforced Concrete Structures (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Construction Management 2 (Elective) | 7.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
| Semester 6 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Engineering Design: Geotechnical Engineering (Elective) | 7.5 |
| Degree Project (Obligatory) | 22.5 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
*Full-time study always equals 30 ECTS credits per semester (20 weeks).
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.