2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

MEng, BEng Civil and Structural Engineering

Total credits: 480

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Civil Engineering

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

Engineering

Professional Body Offering Accreditation:

Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council

Programme specification:

The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/24 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme: MEng, BEng Civil and Structural Engineering (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

1. Overview
Civil and structural engineering play a crucial role in shaping the built environment, encompassing a wide range of subjects such as roads, bridges, buildings, and the infrastructure for the supply of water and power. Our accredited civil and structural programmes are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education fully aligned with the requirements of the relevant professional institutions. Civil and structural engineers work on projects that combine skills and knowledge to deliver solutions, so there is a strong emphasis on project work throughout the degree. These programmes cover all major aspects of the discipline, with an emphasis on addressing global challenges and equipping students with the necessary skills to contribute meaningfully to solving these challenges.

Through engagement with a variety of real engineering problems our programmes promote and support an interdisciplinary approach. This enables graduates to collaborate effectively with professionals from other disciplines. Teaching and assessment are underpinned by the latest educational research, with a strong focus on project-based learning as exemplified by our Integrated Design Projects (IDPs). These projects take place in every year of these programmes and focus on designing real engineering solutions in collaboration with stakeholders, industry experts and other practitioners. They provide an excellent place for students to put into practice what they learn in other modules.

Students have access to excellent laboratory facilities, collaborative spaces and design studios. Our comprehensive computing equipment and library facilities provide access to all necessary resources as well as industry-standard software.

Qualified civil and structural engineers are in high demand. Upon graduation, students have plenty of opportunities to pursue exciting roles in the construction sector, international consultancies, local authorities, government departments, utility companies, and environmental organizations in both the UK and internationally. The skills and knowledge of our graduates allow them to contribute to projects that shape the world and make a positive impact on society.

2. Content and Structure [MEng BEng]
Our Integrated Masters programme in civil and structural engineering covers a broad range of topics, including but not limited to: Sustainability, Surveying, Construction Technology, Structural Analysis and Design, Properties of Materials, Engineering Mathematics, Water Engineering, Sustainable Engineering Solutions, Geotechnics, Highways Engineering, Wastewater Engineering, Environmental Health in Developing Countries, Circular Economy and Resource Recovery. We have a distinctive curriculum that has been reviewed in line with the ambitious Curriculum Redefined project, which aims to offer an enriching learning experience for all our students.

The first year of the programme focuses on fundamental engineering science, offering student opportunities to apply their knowledge in various contexts. This first year is common across all undergraduate civil engineering programmes to provide students with maximum flexibility. In the second year, students pursue a more specialised approach in their area of interest. In the third year, students engage in a research project in an area of their choice. Students enrolled in the integrated MEng BEng programme continue their studies into a fourth year and undertake a significant piece of independent research work which culminates in the submission of a di ssertation. This extended period of study aims to enhance both the breadth and depth of their knowledge while further developing their skills.

3. Study Abroad/Work Placement/Work Based Learning [MEng BEng]
Students on the Integrated Within the four-year MEng, BEng degree programme students have the exciting option to dedicate spend a year to studying abroad. This optional study abroad year does not lengthen extend the duration of your study; rather, it entails completing a year at one of the universities participating in our international partner programme. Studying abroad offers the opportunity to explore distant horizons while acquiring invaluable skills and experiences that can significantly strengthen employability and career prospects.
An industrial placement is another fantastic opportunity. Students can gain experience, refine their skills and obtain a fuller understanding of the day-to-day work environment within a specific company or industry sector. Opting for a one-year industrial placement will extend the duration of your degree by an additional 12 months. Upon successful completion of this placement, you'll receive an 'industrial' designation in your degree title.

4. Distinctive Elements of Programme
· Students undertake an Integrated Design Project at each level of their degree, putting into practice what they learn in other modules.
· The programme develops a research-based learning approach, promoting both collaborative and independent learning from the start. This incorporates staff research and industrial expertise to enable students to explore new issues and find solutions.
· The programme enables graduates to address global challenges by embracing new concepts and technologies, and through acquiring essential transferable skills.

5. PRSB Accreditation
Accreditation is the assurance that a university course meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares its students. This course is professionally accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council. The JBM represents the five main professional bodies in the UK registering Civil Engineers, including the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), and The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). The BEng degree is accredited as fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), while the integrated master's degree (MEng, BEng) is accredited as fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Our programmes are EUR-ACE labelled, which means they also meet the framework standards and guidelines of EUR-ACE, and that the accreditation is recognised by the member states of the European Higher Education Area.

Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules

Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:

- Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following modules.
- Students may include an FLTU Language module within their selection, after consultation with the Language Centre.

Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following modules:

Optional modules:

Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following modules:

All MEng students are strongly advised to take module CIVE3160.

Year4 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Students will be required to study the following modules:

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 45 credits from the following optional modules.

LIST A - Students must choose at least ONE module - but no more than two - from the following list.

LIST B - Students may choose up to two modules from the following list provided they have selected at least one module from List A.

LIST C - Students may choose ONE module from the following list provided that they have chosen two modules from Lists A and B.

Last updated: 16/04/2024 14:28:33

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