Civil Engineering with Construction Management
MEng
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Course summary and entry requirements
Course duration
Full-time: 4 years
Part-time: 8 years
With placement year: 5 years
UCAS code H2K3
About the course
This MEng degree enables graduates to work at the highest levels of the profession. By integrating traditional civil engineering topics with construction management this course enables you to apply creativity and innovation to the project life cycle.
Typical entry requirements
The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2014. Entry requirements for students thinking about starting a course in 2013 can be found in the online prospectus. Individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. A/AS-level subjects must include mathematics. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies not included.BTEC
DDD.International Baccalaureate:
34 points; specified subjects.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.For non-native speakers of English:
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Course content
Course structure
Teaching comprises lectures, tutorials, group practicals, design weeks, laboratory work, assignments and field courses.As well as civil engineering skills, you will develop management, teamwork and leadership skills. There is an opportunity for work placement year after year 2, and the final two years incorporate modules at masters level and a major project which involves investigating a civil engineering problem.
Areas of study
Progressing from the study of core subjects in engineering, in year 2 you will develop your civil engineering and construction management skills. You will gain an understanding of structures - their behaviour under natural and human loads, the importance of the selection of appropriate construction materials, and the interaction of the ground with structures. To complement this you will also explore the technical, financial, legal and managerial issues associated with the construction industry.
Syllabus
Year 1
Mathematics and Statistics
Engineering Surveying
Structural and Stress Analysis
Construction and Engineering Practice
IT and Graphics
Structural Form and Behaviour
Construction Materials
Geology for Civil Engineers
HydraulicsYear 2
Mathematics
Structural and Stress Analysis
Soil Mechanics
Construction Methods and Technology
Construction Management
Concrete Technology and Design
Hydraulics
Design of Structural Steel Members
Design of Reinforced Concrete MembersOptional placement year
Year 3
Core modules: Applied Hydraulics
Geomechanics
Design of Structures
Mechanics of Structures
Design Practice
Project Planning and Analysis
Construction Management
Geotechnical Design
Renewable Technologies and Design
Risk Assessment and Management
Hydrology/Hydrogeology
Water and Health
Environmental HydraulicsYear 4
Individual project
Core modules: Construction Law and Procurement
Project Planning Analysis
Sustainable Energy for Buildings
Sustainable Construction
Project Risk and Financial Analysis
Option:
Coastal Engineering and Wave Loading
Dynamics of Structures with Earthquake Engineering
Rock Mechanics
Random Vibration of Structures
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2013-14. 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.
MEng Civil Engineering with Construction Management [P8CA003] UK/EU 9,000 GBP Island Students 9,000 GBP International 12,900 GBP If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. Our fee for the professional placement year is currently £750 for Home and Island Students and £1,760 for International students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.
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Location
Location
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.
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.
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.
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Career opportunities
Innovative and adaptable, our graduates are well equipped for a career in consultancy, local and national government, contracting or research.
Eighty per cent of our civil engineering students were working or studying six months after graduating in 2011.Our graduates are employed by leading organisations including Mott-Macdonald, Ove Arup and WS Atkins.