Civil Engineering BEng

Bachelor's degree

In Dundee

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Dundee (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    September

Civil Engineering is concerned with harnessing the great powers of nature for our use and convenience. Civil Engineers create, improve and protect the environment, they are involved in overseeing large-scale projects from design through to construction and completion.
Our staff are constantly seeking to meet new challenges and opportunities within the areas of civil, structural and environmental engineering. Our programmes are research-led, and therefore develop continuously to reflect leading-edge technology and current and emerging needs of the profession.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Dundee (Dundee City)
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University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN, Scotland, UK

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

if you can combine intellectual talents with a creative, innovative and practical outlook ...
if you want a wide variety of opportunities and challenges during your studies and your career ...
if you wish to make positive changes and improve the living environment on local and global scales ...
then Civil Engineering is for you.

BBBB (minimum) - AABB (typical) at Higher including mathematics. An additional science or engineering subject is recommended (physics is preferred) for BEng degrees, physics is recommended for MEng degrees
BEng: BCC (minimum) - BBB (typical) including A-Level mathematics. A science or engineering subject is recommended (physics is preferred)
MEng: ABB at A-Level including mathematics. Physics is recommended

This programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) at Chartered Engineer (CEng) Level. The programme is accredited as follows:

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Subjects

  • Civil Engineering
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Construction
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Construction Training
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Structural Design

Course programme

Typical Degree Programme

Level 1

Level 1 brings students from different backgrounds to a common knowledge of the main subjects required to study in a range of engineering disciplines. Through project work, we will introduce you to construction professionals and the jobs they do, and to structural analysis and behaviour enabling you to analyse basic trusses and beam arrangements.

  • Mathematics
  • Mechanics
  • Professional Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Project
  • Statics and Beams
Level 2

Level 2 develops your core knowledge and understanding of engineering. On completion of Level 2 you will be able to use both mathematical and engineering methods to solve engineering problems, and will have developed your communication skills. You will have become aware of issues such as health and safety, the environment and the role of the professional engineer in society.

  • Engineering Software and Design
  • Geomechanics
  • Mathematics for Engineers
  • Structural Analysis
  • Surveying and Project
  • Materials and Fluid Mechanics
Level 3

On completion of Level 3 you will have studied in greater depth all the core civil engineering topics including structural design in steel and concrete, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, management and geotechnical engineering.

  • Civil Engineering Materials and the Environment
  • Conceptual Design Project
  • Design Project
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mathematics for Engineers
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Steel and Concrete Structures
  • Structural Analysis
  • The Business Framework

If your progress permits, you may be able to transfer from the BEng to the MEng at the end of Semester 1 in Level 3.

Level 4

On completion of Level 4 you will be ready to take your place as an effective member of a civil engineering team, whether it is in the field of design or construction. You will have completed a major research project and taken a range of advanced modules that will assist you in meeting the basic requirements needed to become a Chartered Engineer.

All students undertake a Research Project, plus:

  • Advanced Soil and Rock Mechanics
  • Construction Management
  • Structural Design
  • Structural Systems
  • Water Resources and Treatment

plus two modules from a choice of:

  • Concrete Durability and Repair Technology
  • Environmental Hydraulics
  • Geo-environmental Engineering

As with all BEng degree programmes accredited at Chartered Engineer level, there is the need for a period of further learning at the equivalent of Level 5.

Level 5

Level 5 is the final year of the MEng programme and concentrates on modules concerned with the latest developments in engineering design and construction and a multidisciplinary project that will develop your skills in team-working and managing projects. It exempts you from the further learning requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

All students undertake a Multi-disciplinary Project, plus the following taught modules:

  • Advanced Structural Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
  • Sustainable Construction
How you will be assessed

Modules are assessed through either

  • examination
  • coursework for example:
    • laboratory reports
    • structural design submissions

or a combination of these.

How you will be taught

We use a range of teaching methods including:

  • lectures,
  • tutorials,
  • laboratory experiments,
  • design and research projects with leading research staff,
  • computer aided design,
  • computer aided learning,
  • site visits/experience,
  • specialist seminars,
  • surveying/geology residential camp and
  • the application of professional software.

Civil Engineering BEng

Price on request