CIVIL WITH ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
MEng
Brighton: Moulsecoomb
This integrated qualification gives you extra, in-depth study at masters level, developing your skills in management, teamwork and leadership. You will learn how to design environmentally-friendly structures using sustainable materials and advanced engineering methods. You will learn from staff who are active in industry, research and consultancy. Your learning will be supported by fieldwork and access to specialist facilities, including our hydraulics lab, concrete lab, soils lab and computer suite. As part of your masters-level study there are also opportunities to get involved in some of your lecturers’ research and consultancy work. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary learning, meaning you will collaborate with students in related fields on project work, mirroring the real-world environment. The option of a salaried placement year provides valuable work experience and mock interviews are conducted with industry partners to help prepare you for employment. You also have the option to study abroad as part of the Erasmus programme.
What you’ll learn* Year 1 You will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering. You will study topics including surveying, structural analysis, construction materials, engineering geology and soil mechanics. You will undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge. Year 2 You will build on the knowledge and skills gained in your first year and study topics including hydraulics, construction methods and technology, computational mechanics, and design of steel structures. You will also have a choice of environmental subjects. Group projects will include working on a design of a simplified structure. Optional placement year Our students have been on placement in organisations including: Mackley, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London, South East Water.
WHY US
®® Professional
accreditation from the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) ®® Strong links with employers providing work experience opportunities ®® Access to professional-standard facilities
SUBJECT AREA Civil engineering UCAS CODE H291 DURATION Full-time 4 years With placement year 5 years ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Year 3 You will have the flexibility to explore areas including Building Information Modelling (BIM), coastal environments, environmental impact assessment and geographic information systems, specialising in the areas that interest you the most. Projects include a multidisciplinary group design as well as the design and build of a simple small-scale structure which you test in the lab.
A-levels and 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.
Final year You will embark on a major individual project to develop your knowledge of environmental engineering. You can also choose from optional modules to study topics including earthquake engineering, wave mechanics and structural loading, sustainable construction, application in GIS, water treatment technology, and rock mechanics.
Foundation degree/HND International foundation may be considered. HND may be considered for year 2 entry.
How you’ll learn
You will learn through lectures, tutorials, multidisciplinary project work, design weeks, fieldwork and laboratory work. Visiting lecturers from industry give an introduction to professional practice, sharing their experience with you.
Where could your degree take you?
Our graduates are now working in organisations including: Bureauveritas, the Environment Agency, Halcrow, HR Wallingford and WS Atkins. On successful completion of this course you will have the qualifications you need to progress on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer.
A-levels must include maths, and preferably physics or chemistry. BTEC should include at least an M in further maths.
IB 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) Subjects must include English language, maths and science. English language requirements see page 235. Fees and funding page 232–333
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