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Civil Engineering
BEng(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 years

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code H201

    Professional accreditation

    The degree has been designed in accordance with the Engineering Council UK's regulations and is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers. This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an incorporated engineer (IEng) and as partially satisfying the educational base for a chartered engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited further learning (such as an MSc) will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. Please refer to www.jbm.org.uk for further information and details of further learning programmes for CEng. Graduates can expect to aim at chartered engineer status which is normally achieved after a period of training and further learning as required by the EC.

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    BBB. A/AS-level subjects must include mathematics. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    MMM, 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.

    QAA-approved access course:
    individual assessment.

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

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to 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.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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)12,500 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)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • 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.

    Visit the careers service website.




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01273 642288
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+44 (0) 207 250 6749
international@brighton.ac.uk

 

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