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Civil and Structural Engineering If you are interested in creating the structures that support life's basic needs for good quality internal living environments, hospitals, recreation and places to work, shop and relax, the MEng in Civil and Structural Engineering degree is the ideal programme. Civil and structural engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation, considering structural problems and aesthetics as well as the environmental and economic impacts. To succeed in this exciting profession, you will need to be competent technically, practical in outlook and capable of giving professional advice on a variety of subjects ranging from structural design to material properties, geotechnics and earthquake engineering. The MEng in Civil and Structural Engineering gives you plenty of opportunities to apply your studies to real world situations, supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects and the year-long work placement should you take this option. The MEng in Civil and Structural Engineering is an integrated master's degree. This means that it combines undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single course, so you will graduate with a Master's level degree without having to apply for an MSc course. You will also gain a depth of
specialist knowledge and experience highly sought after by employers and be able to undertake the Initial Professional Development (on-the-job training) required to become a Chartered Engineer as soon as you graduate. LJMU's civil engineering programmes are delivered by the Department of Civil Engineering. The Faculty is one of the UK's leading research departments for engineering research and is also ranked in the top 15 higher education institutions working in this field. Career prospects Graduates in civil and structural engineering are in high demand, with many securing job offers before they graduate. You will enjoy excellent opportunities for work both in the UK and overseas, working on projects, such as: tall buildings, football stadia, bridges, roads and water treatment works. The transferable skills developed on this course are also highly valued in many other fields of employment.
MEng (Hons) Four years full time or five years with one year spent on industrial placement UCAS Code: 6A12 UCAS tariff points required: 128 A levels minimum requirement: 2 A levels subject specific requirement: While Mathematics 'A' level is not a requirement, students would benefit from having either AS in mathematics or an 'A' level in a subject with some mathematical content. General Studies acceptable? Counted as half points BTEC Diploma grades/subjects required: To the total of 128 UCAS points when combined with other qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma grades/ subjects required: DDM GCSE/Standard grade: Grade 4/Grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics Interview required? No interview required (UCAS application form only) DBS check required? No
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