Civil with Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons)

Overview

Civil with Environmental Engineering will show you how to apply creativity and innovation in the protection, development and sustainability of our environment, tackling the challenges facing civil and environmental engineering.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 years
With placement year 4 years

UCAS code H290
Course content

Course structure

Teaching is largely by lectures, tutorials, group practicals, design weeks, laboratory work and individual assignments. You will also participate in various field courses ranging from geological studies to surveying.
The first two years cover global environmental issues and the scientific methods used to study them. Principles of environmental science are examined alongside the basic areas of civil engineering. 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, designed to give you a feel for managing a piece of your own research or consultancy work. It will enable you to research and develop specific skills in an area of personal interest directed at environmental issues.

Areas of study

Core subjects such as mathematics, environmental sciences, 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 & Technology
Geology for Civil Engineers
Environmental Planning
Environmental Pollution & Control
Environmental Hazards
Hydraulics
Soil Mechanics
Options
Mechanics of Materials
Mathematics
Mechanics of Structures
Sustainable Development
Geographic Information Systems
Concrete Technology and Design
Alternative and Renewable Energy
Optional placement year
Final year
Individual Project
Water and Health
Geographic Information Systems
Applied Hydraulics
Environmental Impact Assessment
Options
Geomechanics
Environmental Hydraulics
Hydrology and Hydrogeology
Exploration geology
Environmental Performance
Renewable Technologies and Design
Geotechnical Design
Geology of Major Civil Engineering Projects
Coastal Environments
Waste Management
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
BBB. A/AS-level subjects must include mathematics.
BTEC
DDM, including M in level 3 mathematics. Civil engineering diploma may be considered for direct entry to year 2.
International Baccalaureate:
32 points, including minimum 5 in Higher level mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
pass in engineering or 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 Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Employment opportunities are available in all the main traditional fields of civil and environmental engineering (contracting and consultancy in roads, geotechnics, hydraulics, hydrology and surveying) as well as in research and management.
Many leading organisations have employed Brighton graduates in the past and these include Bureauveritas, Environment Agency, Halcrow, Hemsley Orrell Partnership, Ove Arup and Partners, Railtrack, Ringway, South East Water, Southern Water, HR Wallingford and WS Atkins.

Visit the careers centre website.
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 with Environmental Engineering [P2ED008]

UK/EU 9,000 GBP
Island Students 9,000 GBP
International 12,900 GBP

When on a placement (sandwich) year, students pay a reduced fee in the placement year of this course. This is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee is likely to increase with inflation.