Civil and Railway Engineering MEng (4 years)

Year 1

• Electrical Engineering 1 - 20 credits
  In this module, the fundamentals of electronic and electrical engineering are covered. It will begin with analogue circuits describing the fundamentals of circuit analysis and the design of analogue devices. The fundamentals of digital systems will then be covered using Boolean algebra and related techniques to analyse digital circuits up to an introduction to flip flops. Finally electrical power and machinery systems will be introduced.
• Engineering Materials - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is to introduce the range of materials and their key properties used in engineering in order to allow them to select the appropriate materials for a given application. The module also introduces fundamental science that determines the electrical or mechanical properties of materials, such as atomic / molecular structures. In addition students will also be introduced to software which will allow them to model the properties and behaviour of engineering materials and analyse the results of experiments.
• Engineering Mathematics 1 - 20 credits
  The module aims to enhance student knowledge and understanding of the mathematics used in engineering and to develop the skills of its use.
• Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer - 20 credits
  In this module, the fundamentals of fluid mechanics and energy conservation, and introduce associated engineering applications.
• Integrated Design Project 1A - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is to introduce students to the design process and the skills employed therein, within an engineering context.
• Integrated Design Project 1B - 10 credits
  The aim of the module is for students to continue the design process and the skills employed therein, within an engineering context.
• Introduction to Computing for Engineers - 10 credits
  The aim of this module is to introduce engineers to computers and computer programming using an important modern programming language which has applications from small embedded systems to supercomputers.
• Mechanics 1 - 20 credits
  In this module, the mathematics and scientific principles related to mechanics in the context and application in engineering. The module covers: general principles, the mechanical properties of material and the basic principles of analysis, all underpinned with essential mathematics. Where relevant, historical examples are embedded into the module in order to provide context for the taught material.

Year 2

• Structural Engineering 1 - 20 credits
• Materials Engineering 1 - 20 credits
• Geotechnical Engineering 1 - 20 credits
• Open Channel Flow Hydraulics - 10 credits
• Construction Practice and Management - 10 credits
• Railway Traction - 20 credits
• Railway Infrastructure Engineering - 20 credits

Year 3

Core modules

• Structural Engineering 2 - 20 credits
• Materials Engineering 2 - 20 credits
• Geotechnical Engineering 2 - 20 credits
• Railway Management and Control - 20 credits
• Railway Design Project - 20 credits

Optional modules

Choose 20 credits of optional modules, examples listed below. Optional modules are subject to timetabling constraints.

• Industrial Project 1 (Civil Engineering) - 20 credits
• Capability Systems Engineering - 10 credits
• Civil Engineering Group Management Project A - 10 credits
• Civil Engineering Group Management Project B - 10 credits
• Surface and Groundwater Hydrology - 10 credits
• Applied Fluid Mechanics - 10 credits
• Water Transmission and Treatment - 10 credits

Year 4

• Structural Engineering 3 - 20 credits
• Geotechnical Engineering 3 - 20 credits
• Advanced Topics in Railway Engineering - 20 credits
• Individual Engineering Project - 40 credits
• Railway Synoptic Project - 20 credits