Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng

Course in brief

This integrated qualification provides extra study at masters level and helps develop your understanding of leadership and management in civil engineering and construction.

On this course you will study the core areas of civil engineering as well as gain an in-depth perspective of the planning, organisation and construction methods involved in building design, enabling you to work across a project life cycle. Throughout the course you will be working in interdisciplinary groups on scenarios similar to those you can expect to encounter as a professional in this industry.

Learning is supported by access to specialist facilities including a concrete lab, hydraulics lab, geotechnical centrifuge and earthquake simulator. You will also benefit from the opportunity to undertake a salaried year’s placement in industry, helping to develop your skills in a working environment, strengthen your CV and build your network of professional contacts.

This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a chartered engineer (CEng).

At Brighton you will 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. Gaining skills and experience in BIM levels 1 and 2 will add to your employability, giving you an advantage when you graduate.

Key facts

Location Brighton: Moulsecoomb

UCAS code H2K3

Full-time 4 years
With placement year 5 years

Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), representing the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers.

Clearing 2017

Places are available on this course for UK, other EU and international students.

Read our Clearing guide

Applying for 2018: read our guide

Entry requirements

A-levels or BTEC
Entry requirements are in the range of A-level ABB–BBB (128–120 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. 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
32 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.

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

Our courses are under continual review, and improvements and enhancements to this course will be confirmed on this page in July. If you have already applied you can find more information on the applicant portal.

After a thorough introduction to the main civil engineering and construction management subjects in your first year, you will develop your civil engineering and construction management and leadership skills. You will gain an understanding of structures, the importance of choosing 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.

Teaching comprises lectures, tutorials, group practicals, design weeks and laboratory work. You will take part in field courses ranging from geological studies to surveying.

Assessment is a combination of coursework and examinations. Coursework is based on laboratory work, literature research or group assignments.

Students are able to transfer onto the BEng(Hons) route of this course after the first or second year of their studies. After the first year they may also transfer from this course to our general Civil Engineering or Civil with Environmental Engineering courses.

Civil Engineering with Construction Management

Year 1

In your first year, you will be provided with a broad yet thorough introduction to engineering and construction management subjects.

Modules

Introduction to Professional Practice
Construction Materials
Mathematics 1
Structural Form and Behaviour
Surveying Practice
Computer-aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Practice
Mathematics 2
Hydraulics 1
Structural and Stress Analysis
Geology for Civil Engineers

Year 2

In your second year, you will develop your civil engineering and construction skills.

Modules

Construction Methods and Technology
Construction Management 2
Soil Mechanics 1
Structural and Stress Analysis 2
Mathematics 3
Soil Mechanics 2
Design of Structural Steel Members
Design of Reinforced Concrete Members

Optional modules

Building Information Modelling (BIM) 1
Hydraulics 2
Design Without Borders

Placement year

You have the option to spend a placement year in industry which we will help you to arrange.

On placement, you will learn important engineering skills on the job.

The placement year will significantly enhance your CV and boost your employability. You may even secure a job offer which you will be able to accept upon graduation.

Year 3

In your third year, you will be given the opportunity to specialise in the areas of the course that interest you the most.

Modules

Project Planning and Analysis
Geomechanics
Design of Structures
Structural Analysis 3
Construction Management 3

Optional modules

Building Information Modelling (BIM) 2
Environmental Hydraulics
Computational Structural Mechanics
Waste Management
Principles of Sustainable Construction
Applied Hydraulics
Civil Engineering Design of Renewable Technologies
Dynamics of Structures
Design Practice
Geotechnical Design
Application of Design
Geology of Major Civil Engineering Projects
Environmental Impact Assessment
Independent Research Investigation
Any other course approved by course leader

Final year

In your final year, you will embark on a masters-level individual project which will build your portfolio of work.

You will continue to specialise in the areas of engineering and construction that interest you the most.

Modules

Individual Project
Project Planning Analysis
Construction Management

Optional modules

Construction Law and Procurement
Bridge Loads and Analysis
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Dynamics of Structures with Earthquake Engineering Application
Project Risk and Financial Analysis
Sustainable Construction
Wave Mechanics and Structural Loading
Rock Mechanics
Random Vibration of Structures
Repair and Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures
Any other option approved by course leader

Careers and employability

The course prepares you for a career in consultancy, local and national government, contracting and research.

Recent graduates are working in organisations including Mott-Macdonald, Ove Arup, WS Atkins, the Environment Agency, Hemsley Orrell Partnership, South East Water and Southern Water. Students may also go on to study for a PhD.

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. Tuition fees are payable for each year that you study with us.

Where UK/EU students are subject to regulated fees, the annual fee increase cannot exceed the UK government’s maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant year. For all other students, ie those not subject to regulated fees, tuition fees are subject to a maximum annual increase of the higher of 5% or RPI.

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.

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.

Paddock Field

Moulsecoomb Place

Maps

Accommodation

University building

Moulsecoomb campus map

Unistats

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Programme specification

The programme specification is the official university document for each course. They are updated each year, and give a very detailed breakdown of what your course might look like.

Programme specification

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