Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng

International equivalencies

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

Course structure

The first year introduces the key elements of the course and gives you an appreciation for the industry, along with a broad yet thorough introduction to various aspects of the discipline.

Modules become more tailored from year 2. In your final two years you will have the freedom to choose your own option modules and 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.

Year 1

In your first year, you will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering in relation to business, society and the sustainability of the built and natural environment. You will also learn laboratory and IT skills, together with transferable skills in teamwork, problem-solving and oral, graphical and written communication.

You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge.

Modules

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

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 with Construction Management BEng(Hons).

Modules

• Construction Methods and Technology
• Construction Project Management 
• Structural Analysis
• Design of Steel Structures
• Fluid and Soil Mechanics
• Computational Mechanics

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.

Our students have been on placement in organisations including Mackley, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London and South East Water.

Year 3

Your third year is flexible and can be tailored to your interests. You will choose from option modules, giving you the opportunity to specialise in areas that interest you most.

Projects include a multidisciplinary group design as well as the design and build of a simple small scale structure which you will test in the lab.

Modules

• Project Planning and Analysis
• Design of Structures
• Construction Management 
• Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Option modules

• Dynamics of Structures
• Application of Design
• Building Information Modelling
• Building Performance and Design Configuration
• Sustainable Construction

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.

Modules

• Individual Project
• Project Planning and Analysis
• Construction Management

Option 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 

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Building Information Modelling (BIM) 

At Brighton, you will have the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM). The 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, 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.

Facilities 

You will gain practical skills right from the word go. With access to our wide range of specialist labs and equipment, you will be supported by highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians throughout your course, from group project work in your first year through to your individual project. 

We have a concrete lab, dynamics lab, heavy structure labs, hydraulics lab, soils and wave tank room, all housing specialist facilities and equipment that replicate industry.

Location

Campus where this course is taught

Accommodation

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Accommodation

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