Our integrated qualification provides the opportunity to explore civil engineering and construction to master’s level. You’ll develop strong leadership skills and learn to manage construction projects from design to completion.
You’ll explore core areas of civil engineering combined with in-depth knowledge of planning, organisation and construction methods in building design.
You will learn with staff active in consultancy and research, with opportunities to get involved in lecturer’s research as part of your studies. Our research strengths include earthquake engineering dynamics and design, advanced geotechnics and rock mechanics, bridge engineering and advanced hydraulics.
Fieldwork, site visits, and projects run with our industry partners give you hands-on experience. You’ll work with students in interdisciplinary project teams on industry-based scenarios, ranging from design briefs to real-world case studies.
The option of a salaried placement year and the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) will give you professional advantage. There is also the opportunity to study abroad in your third year.
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Year 1
You will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering in relation to business, society and the sustainability of the built and natural environment.
You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge.
Modules
Land and Construction Surveying
Structural and Stress Analysis
Construction Materials
Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
Mathematics for Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Practice
Year 2
You will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your first year and apply what you learn to civil engineering and construction tasks.
Modules
Construction Methods and Technology
Construction Project Management
Structural Analysis
Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Fluid and Soil Mechanics
Computational Mechanics.
Placement year
A placement year offers an excellent opportunity to gain work experience, build a professional network, increase your confidence, develop existing skills and discover new ones. The experience also significantly enhances your CV.
Our students have been on placement in organisations including Mackley, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London and South East Water.
There is also the opportunity to study abroad.
Year 3
Your third year is flexible and can be tailored to your interests. Options include application of design, which is delivered by Mott MacDonald.
Projects include a multidisciplinary group design as well as the design and build of a simple small-scale structure which you will test in the lab.
Modules
Design of Steel Structures
Design of Structures
Project Planning and Analysis
Construction Management
Options*
Dynamics of Structures
Application of Design
Building Information Modelling
Building Performance and Design Configuration
Sustainable Construction
Final year
In your final year, you will embark on a major individual project. You will continue to focus on your engineering specialisms and have the freedom to choose from a range of option modules.
Modules
Individual Project
Construction Management
Options*
One from:
Bridge Loads and Analysis
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Dynamics of Structures with Earthquake Engineering Application
Wave Mechanics and Structural Loading
Rock Mechanics
Random Vibration of Structures
Repair and Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures
One from:
Project Planning and Analysis
Project Risk and Financial Analysis
Construction Law and Procurement
Sustainable Construction
Supporting your employability
Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Connect with our careers team
Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.
Whatever your career needs, we are here to help. And that's not just while you are a student, our support carries on after you've graduated.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
