B.Eng. (Hons) Civil Engineering
Bachelor's degree
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
Civil engineering is key to economic and social stability throughout the world. From roads and bridges to skyscrapers and airports, modern civil engineers plan, design, construct and manage the large-scale public works and amenities that underpin our society. This course is a dynamic mix of specialist civil engineering knowledge and essential learning of current technical and practical methods.
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Subjects
- Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Design
- Materials
- IT Development
- Project
- Bridges
Course programme
Year one
During your first year you will study fundamental engineering principles and be introduced to the key theories upon which civil engineering practice is based.
Core units in this year include:
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Construction Management and Practice
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Engineering Analysis
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Professional Development 1
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Soils and Materials 1
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Understanding Structures - Analysis and Design
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Water and Environmental Engineering
Year two
In year two you will extend your understanding and ability to analyse complex civil engineering systems. You will learn how to design and model the behaviour of complex structural elements, analyse the performance of soils and major construction materials as well as apply mathematical, probabilistic and numerical techniques to civil engineering problems and many more.
Core units in this year include:
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Behaviour of Structures
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Design of Structural Elements
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Numerical Skills and Economics
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Professional Development 2
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Soils and Materials 2
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Water Infrastructure
Options to choose from in this year include:
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Diving and Underwater Engineering A
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Diving and Underwater Engineering B
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Fieldwork for Civil Engineers
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Heritage Property
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Introduction to Project Management Principles
Year three*
Your final year will build on all the knowledge you have acquired enabling you to analyse, design and manage civil engineering systems in an integrated manner. You will also complete your dissertation on a topic of your choice.
Core units in this year include:
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Professional Development 3
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Research Methods and Individual Project
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Integrating Project
Options to choose from in this year include:
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Design of Bridges
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Energy Resources and Infrastructure
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Soils and Materials 3
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Transportation Engineering
B.Eng. (Hons) Civil Engineering