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Students
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,900
Per year
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Civil Engineering | Environmental Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 15,900
About Program

Program Overview


The Civil with Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons) program at the University of Brighton focuses on sustainable development and ecological responsibility. It provides students with the knowledge and skills to become professional civil and environmental engineers, preparing them for careers in government, consultancy, and industry. The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and ranked 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses by the Guardian University League 2024.

Program Outline


Degree Overview: Civil with Environmental Engineering BEng(Hons)


Overview:

  • Focuses on sustainable development and ecological responsibility.
  • Prepares students to assess environmental impact of projects, design environmentally friendly structures, and develop expertise in water and environmental management.
  • Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
  • 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses — Guardian University League 2024
  • 97% of graduates were in highly skilled work 15 months after their degree

Objectives:

  • Provide students with the knowledge and skills to become professional civil and environmental engineers.
  • Develop students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and design abilities.
  • Equip students with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Prepare students for further study or employment in a range of sectors including government, consultancy, and industry.

Program Description:

  • Offers a strong foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles.
  • Covers topics such as structural analysis, soil mechanics, water resources engineering, and environmental impact assessment.
  • Includes practical laboratory sessions, field trips, and design projects.
  • Provides opportunities for students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world problems.

Outline:


Content:

  • Structural Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Hydraulics
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Project Management
  • Computer-Aided Design

Structure:

  • 3 years full-time
  • 4 years with placement year (optional)
  • Modular system with each year comprising a combination of core and optional modules

Course Schedule:

  • Year 1: Introduces core principles of civil and environmental engineering.
  • Year 2: Builds on knowledge and skills acquired in year 1 and applies them to design and construction tasks.
  • Year 3: Includes an individual project and a range of option modules to specialize in areas of interest.

Individual Modules:

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

Module descriptions:

  • Land and Construction Surveying: Introduces equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying, covering basic measurement of heights, distances, and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site.
  • Includes practical sessions and field work.
  • Structural and Stress Analysis: Introduces analysis of simple structures through application of equilibrium equations.
  • Covers determination of support reactions and internal forces in structural members using analytical and graphical approaches.
  • Construction Materials: Covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers, and bituminous materials.
  • Develops understanding of commonly used construction materials, ability to evaluate the performance, and identification of various failure types. Includes laboratory sessions testing properties of basic construction materials.
  • Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics: Introduces principles of soil mechanics and engineering geology.
  • Syllabus includes identification of soils and common rock types, engineering description and classification of soils and rocks, physical properties of soils and rocks, stresses in soils, earth’s surface processes. Provides an introduction to geological maps. Lab classes, tutorials, and a field day for hands-on experience. Covers vectors, linear algebra, matrix analysis, solutions of a set of linear equations, functions of one or more variables, differentiation and integration. Provides statistical tools for estimating uncertainty in civil and environmental engineering problems.
  • Civil Engineering Practice: Introduces range of issues related to the content and role of the civil engineering profession.
  • Through independent and self-managed research, critical evaluation of published studies, and writing of technical reports, develops appreciation of health and safety, environmental and sustainability issues related to civil engineering projects.

Assessment:

  • Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but typically include:
  • Exams
  • Coursework
  • Practical assessments
  • Presentations
  • Group projects
  • Assessment criteria are designed to assess students' knowledge, understanding, and skills in relation to the learning outcomes of each module.

Teaching:

  • Teaching methods include:
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Seminars
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Field trips
  • Design projects
  • Faculty:
  • Dedicated team of experienced and research-active academics.
  • Industry professionals contribute to the content of the course through guest lectures and project supervision.
  • Unique approaches:
  • Emphasis on hands-on learning and problem-solving.
  • Work on industry-based scenarios, from design briefs to real-world case studies.

Careers:

  • Graduates have gone on to work in organizations including Mackley, Balfour Beatty, Transport for London, and South East Water.
  • Potential career paths include:
  • Civil Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Hydraulic Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Construction Manager

Other:

  • Available on a full-time basis with an optional placement year.
  • Requires A-levels or BTEC Equivalent in the range of BBB-BCC or DDD-DDM, including relevant maths and science subjects.
  • # Notes:

UK (full-time) 9,250 GBP International (full-time) 15,900 GBP If you choose to take the professional placement (sandwich) year offered on this course you will pay a reduced fee during this year. This fee may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

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