Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)

  • Overview

    This course prepares students to become chartered professional engineers, working at the highest levels in the industry. Alongside its technological elements, the course develops leadership and teamwork skills and encourages consideration of the role civil engineering plays in a sustainable society.

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    With placement year 4 years

    UCAS code H201

  • Course content

    Course structure

    Teaching is largely by lectures, group practicals and individual assignments. Assessment is generally by examination and course work. During your time on the course you will participate in various field courses ranging from geological studies to surveying.

    The course also provides the opportunity for an optional work placement year in the UK or Europe. In your final year you will undertake a major project, involving laboratory and/or fieldwork under the guidance of a supervisor. This project is designed to give you a feel for managing a piece of your own research or consultancy work.

    Areas of study

    Core subjects such as mathematics, structures, materials, geotechnics, hydraulics, construction methods and surveying address the principles of engineering science.

    Syllabus

    Year 1
    Construction Materials
    Mathematics
    Structural Form and Behaviour
    Hydraulics
    Surveying Practice
    Construction and Engineering Practice
    IT and Graphics
    Mechanics of Structures
    Mechanics of Materials
    Engineering Surveying
    Soil Mechanics

    Year 2
    Construction Methods and Technology
    Geology for Civil Engineers
    Design of Structural Steel Members
    Mechanics of Materials
    Mathematics
    Mechanics of Structures
    Concrete Technology and Design
    Design of Reinforced Concrete Members
    Hydraulics
    Soil Mechanics

    Optional placement year

    Final year
    Individual Project
    Geomechanics
    Design Practice
    Mechanics of Structures
    Design of Structures
    Applied Hydraulics

    Options from:
    Project planning and Analysis
    Environmental Hydraulics
    Hydrology and Hydrogeology
    Water and Health
    Exploration geology
    Environmental Performance
    Risk Assessment and Management
    Renewable Technologies and Design
    Geotechnical Design
    Geology of Major Civil Engineering Projects
    Environmental Impact Assessment
    Waste Management

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB. A/AS-level subjects must include mathematics.

    BTEC
    DDD.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, including minimum 5 in Higher level mathematics.

    Access to HE Diploma
    pass in engineering and science (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above with overall distinction profile. Must include distinction in maths.

    GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    may enable you to start the course in year 2. HNC may also count towards direct entry.

    For non-native speakers of English:
    IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

  • Career opportunities

    Career opportunities exist in consultancies, local and national government, contracting and research, both in the UK and abroad.

    Leading organisations have employed our graduates including Environment Agency, Halcrow, Hemsley Orrell Partnership, Ove Arup and Partners, South East Water, Southern Water, HR Wallingford and WS Atkins.

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  • Fees and costs

    The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

    The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

    To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

    Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

    BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering  [P2ED001]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP
    BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (with integrated Foundation Year)  [P8ED001]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)12,900 GBP




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+44 (0) 207 250 6749
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