Course in brief

This integrated qualification gives you the opportunity to study at an in-depth masters level, enabling you to become a highly skilled engineer with the ability to manage design, construction and the maintenance of infrastructure.

You will learn with staff who are active in industry research and consultancy. You will benefit from access to specialist facilities including a concrete lab, hydraulics lab, soils lab, geotechnical centrifuge, dynamics lab and computer suite.

You will put theory into practice through design projects based on case studies, where you will work alongside students from similar disciplines, mirroring the professional environment you will encounter in industry. There may also be opportunities to get involved with your lecturers’ research as part of your masters-level study.

Site visits, placement opportunities and your final year project, run in collaboration with our industry partners, are also integral parts of the course.

You will also have the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM). BIM is widely used in the UK construction industry to manage and deliver building construction projects from concept to completion.

The first two years of study share modules with the Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) course before being tailored to more advanced-level study in your final two years.

This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and fully satisfies the educational base for chartered engineer status (CEng). This accreditation applies to students starting in 2017 and before. The accreditation is assessed regularly, and will be reviewed by the JBM in December 2017 for students who are starting in 2018.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code H200

Full-time 4 years
With placement year 5 years

Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)

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Entry criteria

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level AAB–BBB (136–120 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. You will be considered if your predicted grades fall above or within this range.

A-levels must include maths at grade B, and preferably physics or chemistry. BTEC should include at least an M in further maths. 

International Baccalaureate
34 points, with three subjects at Higher level including Higher level maths at grade 5.

Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits overall. Engineering or science. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above with overall distinction profile. Must achieve level 3 maths with distinction.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) 
At least English language, maths and a science.

Foundation degree/HND
International foundation may be considered. HND may be considered for year 2 entry.

Studied before or got relevant experience?
A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. Ask our enquiries team for more information. Contact them through the Find out more tab below.

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.

International equivalencies

International equivalencies by country
 
Albania
Algeria
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burma (Myanmar)
Cameroon
Canada
Chile
China
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guyana
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liechtenstein
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malaysia
Malawi
Malta
Mexico
Moldova
Montenegro
Morocco
Namibia
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestinian National Authority
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Syria
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe

We can help you meet our English language or academic entry requirements.

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Course in detail

Course structure

The first year introduces the key elements of the course. You will also gain an appreciation for the industry and have a broad yet thorough introduction to various aspects of the discipline.

Modules become more tailored from year two, and in your final two years you will have the freedom to choose your own option modules and a major research project.

You will learn through lectures, tutorials, group practicals, design weeks and laboratory work. You will also take part in field courses ranging from geological studies to surveying and have the option of a placement year.

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Year 1

In your first year, you will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering.

Modules

  • Land and Construction Surveying Practice
  • Structural and Stress Analysis
  • Construction Materials
  • Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
  • Mathematics for Civil Engineering
  • Civil Engineering Practice
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Year 2

In your second year, you will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your first year. Modules are shared with Civil Engineering BEng(Hons).

Modules

  • Construction Methods and Technology
  • Structural Analysis
  • Design of Steel Structures
  • Geotechnical Engineering 1
  • Hydraulics
  • Computational Mechanics
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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.

Optional

  • Industrial Placement Year
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Year 3

Your third year is very flexible and can be tailored to your interests.

You will select from option modules, giving you the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you the most. 

Modules

  • Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Design of Structures
  • Dynamics of Structures
  • Geotechnical Engineering 2

Option modules*

  • Application of Design
  • Applied Hydraulics
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Building Performance and Design Configuration
  • Project Planning and Analysis
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Project Management for Construction 
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Water, Sanitation and Health 
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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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. 

Module

  • Individual Project

Option modules*

  • Bridge Loads and Analysis
  • Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
  • Dynamics of Structures with Earthquake Engineering Applications
  • Water Resources Management
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Wave Mechanics and Structural Loading
  • Rock Mechanics
  • Random Vibration of Structures
  • Repair and Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) 

At Brighton, you have the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) up to BIM level 2. An industry standard, BIM application is widely used in the UK construction industry to manage and deliver building construction projects from concept to completion. Gaining skills and experience in BIM as part of your studies here can help to give you a professional advantage when you graduate.

You will begin to develop your knowledge and skills in BIM by gaining a comprehensive understanding of modelling a building in a 3D environment, applying contractual requirements and learning about the building lifecycle. 

You will then have the opportunity to further investigate BIM's capabilities. The UK government currently states that all publicly-funded projects must now meet the BIM protocol, which has resulted in a push for a fast adoption of BIM in the industry, meaning there will be a growing demand for professionals who have BIM experience.


 

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Course statistics

Unistats and key information sets

Unistats enable you to compare information when choosing a UK university course. All UK universities publish Unistats data on their website.

Programme specification

The programme specification is the approved description of each course. They are updated following course changes, and give a detailed breakdown of the content and structure of the course.

Programme specification

These charts give an indication of how much time you will spend on different activities at each level of the course, and an indication of the balance of assessment by coursework, and written and practical exams. For courses with option modules, actual proportions will depend on the modules you choose.

Find out more about how the academic year and degree courses are organised, and about learning and assessment activities you might get to grips with at Brighton. More specific information about this course is detailed in the programme specification (linked above). You can find out also about the range of support we offer to help you adjust to university life.

Overall workload

Assessments

Careers and employability

The course will lead to opportunities in structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulics, environmental engineering and surveying.

Recent graduates have been employed by companies including Halcrow, Hemsley Orrell Partnership, HR Wallingford, WS Atkins, Mott MacDonald, MWH, Laing O’Rourke, Balfour Beatty, Costain, Kier Group and Southern Water. Students may also go on to study for a PhD.

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Fees and funding

Your fees

UK/EU (full-time) 9,250 GBP

International (full-time) 13,920 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 £1,000 for home students and £2,000 for international students. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2017–18.

Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.

You can find out more about our fees in the university's student contract and tuition fee policy (pdf).

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 DBS checks, 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 check with the school that provides your course using the contact details in the Find out more tab (at the end of this page) for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

See our finance pages for advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee-paying status.

Location and living here

Location

About Brighton

Forward-thinking and welcoming, the city of Brighton & Hove is a community of creative and diverse people who share values like sustainability and inclusivity – just like its university.

Miles of pebble beaches, hundreds of bars, restaurants and clubs, a packed calendar of culture, music and sport and great independent and high street shopping attract visitors from all over the world. By the end of your course you’ll still be finding new things to enjoy about the city.
 
The Brighton Festival, England’s largest arts festival, takes place every May – as does the Great Escape Europe’s leading industry showcase for new music, 300 bands perform over three days at venues across the city. Major events celebrate Pride, digital culture, cinema, photography, food and the winter solstice. Our own Brighton Graduate show is a highlight, turning the university into the largest exhibition space in the south east as we celebrate the outstanding creativity of our students.

As a student here you’ll have a unique opportunity to experience what the city has to offer. Volunteering and placement opportunities enable you to play your part in the events, organisations and communities that make Brighton such a compelling place to be.

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Campus where this course is taught

Moulsecoomb campus

Just two miles north of Brighton city centre and the seafront, Moulsecoomb is the largest of our five campuses with more than 8,000 students. A wide variety of subjects are taught here, from engineering and product design to business and law.

Students benefit from many professional-standard facilities, including a flight simulator, design and digital media suites, and specialist research laboratories. The campus library, Aldrich, offers long opening hours and a diverse collection of books and journals for students from all subject areas.

Sports enthusiasts will enjoy our basketball and badminton courts, fitness suite and climbing wall. The campus is also a few minutes walk from the South Downs National Park, providing a great place to relax during the summer months.

Accommodation

Brighton

Our Brighton halls of residence are located across the city in Grand Parade, Moulsecoomb, Varley Park and Falmer.

  • Grand Parade is in central Brighton and has one hall of residence, Phoenix Brewery, within walking distance. 
  • Moulsecoomb is two miles from the city centre and also has one hall of residence, Moulsecoomb Place, on campus. 
  • Varley Park offers the biggest choice of student accommodation with ten halls of residence. 
  • Falmer campus has two halls of residence: Great Wilkins and Paddock Field. 
    Varley Park and Falmer are around four miles from Brighton centre; there are good public transport services nearby.

Aside from halls, you have the option of Unihomes, which we let out to our students on behalf of private landlords. 

You can also choose to join the many students who live away from campus in private rented accommodation. We have a list of high-quality, university-endorsed private sector accommodation and can help you find housemates to move in with.

Find out more on our Brighton accommodation webpages and if you have any questions, our accommodation team will be happy to help. You can contact them by email at accommodation@brighton.ac.uk or by telephone on 01273 644100.

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Student views   

Polly Morris 

I did my A-levels, which included maths, a while ago and decided I wanted to come back to studying. All this was taken into account when I applied and the university recommended I start on the Civil Engineering BEng(Hons). After my first year, my lecturer suggested I move to the MEng. There’s a really good, broad coverage of engineering in the first three years of the MEng, and in my final year I got to specialise in the areas I’m most interested in.

One of the highlights of my course has definitely been the staff; lecturers, technicians and support staff. They are so supportive, always willing to get involved and make themselves accessible to students. As students we have a real say in what happens and have a platform for feeding back our views, and things do change according to this. As part of your masters-level study there are also opportunities to get involved in some of the research and work that our lecturers are doing.

I would definitely recommend this course. One of the main reasons I chose it is that it’s very vocational. I knew that when I finished studying I wanted to be trained and ready to start in a job straight away. It’s also very practical so you get to put what you are learning into practice. The modules are run by industry and they come in and teach us, including well-known companies like Mott Macdonald.

I did a 12-week summer placement, between my third and fourth years, with Mott Macdonald and from that I now have a job there when I finish my course. I worked in the office in the design team. It’s the area I thought I wanted to work in and the placement helped to confirm it.

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