Civil and Environmental Engineering - BEng(Hons)

The course covers a broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering. This includes structures, materials and hydraulics, as well as hydrology and project management. These subjects are developed throughout the course and you will have the opportunity to specialise in your final year. Projects will be used throughout the year to help develop your design skills and integrate subject knowledge.

Year one

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Mathematics and Engineering Principles
• Surveying, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Drawing and Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
• Environmental Engineering Field Study
• Engineering and Environmental Materials
• Engineering Hydrology
• Civil Engineering Technology and Design.

Year two

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Structural Design and Soil Mechanics
• Project Management, Health and Safety Risk Management
• Application of Mathematics for Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Hydraulics and Engineering Applications.

In addition, you will study one of the following optional modules:

• Understanding Coastal Dynamics
• Engineering Geology
• Traffic Engineering Design.

Optional Placement Year

Final Year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Final Year Project
• Structural Analysis and Geotechnics
• Design Project
• Advanced Structural Modelling.

You will also select optional modules from the list below, according to credit requirements:

• Environmental Assessment
• Coastal Management
• Optional Placement
• Traffic Safety and Management
• Advanced Geographical Expedition
• Strategic Issues in Engineering.

Please note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

The structure of the course provides a balance between theory, practice and design. Project modules are designed to allow you to develop skills and apply knowledge through problem-based and work-based learning.

For more details, see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

You can study this course three years full-time, four years sandwich or five years part-time by day release, leading to the award of a BEng(Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering.

If you are a part-time student, you will study the same core modules as full-time students, but these will be spread over five years and you will study on a day release basis. This is a popular route as it allows the opportunity to earn while you learn and provides a practical context at all stages of the course. To reflect this, work based learning routes are available for some modules.

Assessment will take place through a balance of coursework and examinations. Examinations are held in either January or May/June. Coursework will include a variety of essays, reports, presentations, teamwork exercises and progress tests.

You are encouraged to complete 'formative work' to prepare for assessments. This does not count towards your marks but the feedback you receive will help you to improve your performance. Support is availableif you have difficulties with numeracy, IT, literacy and study skills.

For more details, see our full glossary of assessment terms.

The teaching staff will provide you with a friendly, enabling environment for learning. They are also actively engaged in research or professional practice, ensuring that you learn directly from the latest academic and business developments.