Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) DIS

What you'll study

This course is broadly based to cover the full range of subjects, allowing you to work in any sector of the industry. There is significant flexibility in the course allowing you to swap between courses and study various options. The theory is all covered using real life problems to illustrate the subjects being used.

The information below reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. Updates may be made on an annual basis and revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3
• Final year

Year one provides the building blocks for the understanding of Civil Engineering and for on going study at University. You will study a number of technical subjects to learn the basic principles of how materials, structures and fluids behave to enable you to use those properties in design later in the course. You will learn advanced mathematical skills to support these subjects. You will also study general study skills and subject specific skills such as surveying and basic principles of design.

Semester 1 & 2

Engineering Materials Core

Engineering Materials

Principles of Design and Construction Core

Principles of Design and Construction

Structural Analysis and Mechanics 1 & 2 Core

Structural Analysis and Mechanics 1 & 2

Semester 1

Mathematics 1 Core

Mathematics 1

Development of Communication and Learning Skills Core

Development of Communication and Learning Skills

In this module you will develop and perfect the key skills of oral, written and electronic communication, develop a critical appreciation of sources and relevance of information, and to develop professional skills.

Fluid Mechanics Core

Fluid Mechanics

Semester 2

Surveying 1 Core

Surveying 1

Mathematics 2 Core

Mathematics 2

Integrated Sustainable Building Design Core

Integrated Sustainable Building Design

Year two of the course builds on year one to provide the main technical information to allow you to be able to evaluate and solve civil engineering problems. This year the subjects are more practically focussed towards working in construction. You will learn how to apply design codes to design problems. How construction contacts revolve around money and people in terms of law and health and safety. You will also continue with more technical subjects. Towards the end of the year you will undertake a two week field course to practice the surveying and geotechnical materials taught. At the end of year two students have the option to work in industry for a year and transfer between the MEng and BEng and vice-versa.

Semester 1 & 2

Geotechnics 1 & 2 Core

Geotechnics 1 & 2

Structural Design Core

Structural Design

Semester 1

Construction Management Core

Construction Management

Health & Safety Core

Health & Safety

Hydraulics Core

Hydraulics

Structural Analysis & Mechanics 3 Core

Structural Analysis & Mechanics 3

Semester 2

Surveying 2 Core

Surveying 2

Mathematics 3 Core

Mathematics 3

Construction Contract Procedure Core

Construction Contract Procedure

Field Courses Core

Field Courses

In year three of the MEng you will learn more advanced technical and management skills as well as have the opportunity to undertake a teamwork and leadership field course. The subjects this year broaden and deepen the base knowledge from years 1 and 2 to integrate your knowledge to solve real engineering problems, often working in teams. In year three there is an opportunity to choose some options in subject areas of specific interest.

Semester 1 & 2

Teamwork Design Project Core

Teamwork Design Project

Language module Optional

Language module

Semester 1

Further Engineering Mathematics Core

Further Engineering Mathematics

Structural Analysis & Mechanics 4 Core

Structural Analysis & Mechanics 4

Water Engineering Core

Water Engineering

Geotechnics 3 Core

Geotechnics 3

Teamwork and Leadership Core

Teamwork and Leadership

Applied Structural Analysis Optional

Applied Structural Analysis

Ground Engineering Optional

Ground Engineering

Environmental Engineering Optional

Environmental Engineering

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering Optional

Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Engineering

Collaborative Building Information Modelling Design Project Optional

Collaborative Building Information Modelling Design Project

Semester 2

Engineering Programming and Construction Information Technology Core

Engineering Programming and Construction Information Technology

Project Management Core

Project Management

Disaster Risk Reduction for the Built Environment Optional

Disaster Risk Reduction for the Built Environment

Finite Element Structural Analysis Optional

Finite Element Structural Analysis

Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment Optional

Maintenance, Repair & Refurbishment

Water Treatment Process Engineering Optional

Water Treatment Process Engineering

The final year of the MEng course features more broadening and deepening of your technical understanding in applied advanced technical subjects. It also features a large individual research project working one to one with a specific member of staff. Again there are various options available to give your degree a specific flavour. Their is an option to study abroad in the final Semester of the final year of the course.

Semester 1 & 2

Research Dissertation Core

Research Dissertation

Semester 1

Design Management by Product & Process Modelling Core

Design Management by Product & Process Modelling

Advanced Geotechnical Modelling Core

Advanced Geotechnical Modelling

Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering Core

Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering

Sustainable Flood Management Optional

Sustainable Flood Management

Civil Engineering for Developing Countries Optional

Civil Engineering for Developing Countries

Construction Contracts Optional

Construction Contracts

Transport Demand Management Optional

Transport Demand Management

In this module you will develop an understanding of how transport demand management measures can be used to influence the growing problem of urban traffic congestion in the modern built environment.

Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing Optional

Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing

Enterprise Technology Optional

Enterprise Technology

Semester 2

Environmental Modelling Core

Environmental Modelling

Infrastructure Engineering Core

Infrastructure Engineering