Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

The Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool provides a comprehensive education with a focus on practical application, preparing students for careers in the civil engineering industry. The program emphasizes design, project management, and construction of physical infrastructure, including sustainability and modern methods of construction. Through a combination of coursework, laboratory sessions, and a year-long industry placement, students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field.

Program Outline

Civil Engineering with Year in Industry BEng (Hons) - University of Liverpool

Degree Overview:

This program aims to provide a comprehensive education in civil engineering, equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the field. The program emphasizes practical application of learning, with a focus on design, project management, and construction of physical infrastructure.

Objectives:

• To provide a broad-based, vocational education in civil engineering.
• To develop students' ability to apply their learning in real-world contexts.
• To prepare graduates for careers in the civil engineering industry.
• To foster ingenuity, practicality, articulation, numeracy, literacy, imagination, versatility, confidence, and inquisitiveness in students.

Outline:

The program is structured over four years, with a year-long placement in an approved company/organization during the third year.

Year One:

• Compulsory Modules:
• GEOMECHANICS 1 (CIVE120): Introduces students to the role of the Geotechnical Engineer and the fundamental principles of soil mechanics.
• SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1 (ENGG110): Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of how engineering structures work to sustain loads.
• Energy Science (ENGG116): Develops an understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and problem-solving skills.
• CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (CIVE162): Introduces students to projects within the built environment, the roles of professional engineers, and the skills required in the built environment.
• Engineering Mathematics (ENGG198): Provides a basic level of mathematics including calculus, complex variables, and functions of two variables.
• Digital Engineering (CIVE125): Introduces computer programming concepts and surveying of the built environment in engineering contexts.

Year Two:

• Compulsory Modules:
• GEOMECHANICS 2 (CIVE220): Introduces students to the theoretical framework of geotechnical engineering and its application to practical problems.
• GROUP DESIGN PROJECT (CIVE263): Provides students with a realistic design brief to be completed in a group setting, promoting teamwork and industrial awareness.
• HYDRAULICS (CIVE210): Focuses on pipe flows and open channel flows, relevant to a wide range of science and engineering problems.
• STRUCTURAL ELEMENT DESIGN (CIVE241): Provides an overview of basic structural design concepts and the application of common materials in construction.
• ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIVE261): Introduces students to the contexts of transport and infrastructure, and the skills required in this sector.
• EXPERIMENTAL METHODS (ENGG201): Focuses on data analysis, interpretation, engineering experimentation, measurement techniques, and instrumentation principles.

Year Three:

• Compulsory Modules:
• SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY (ENGG299): Students spend a minimum of 40 weeks employed in a company/organization, gaining practical experience and developing transferable skills.

Year Four:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Geotechnical Engineering (CIVE320): Introduces students to the theory and methods that underpin geotechnical engineering practice.
• INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (ENGG341): Students undertake an individual research project over two semesters.
• STRUCTURES 3 (CIVE344): Introduces students to plastic structural analysis, including the principle and method for assessing the load carrying capacity of a section.
• OLD STRUCTURES OF STEEL, TIMBER AND MASONRY (CIVE334): Provides an insight into the structural appraisal and reuse of existing structures.
• Sustainable Design and Construction Management (CIVE350): Covers approaches to designing for climate change adaptation and net-zero carbon implementation, as well as management practices associated with modern methods of construction.
• Optional Modules:
• INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENTS (ENGG302): Provides a basic understanding of the Finite Element method and its application to various problems.
• UNCERTAINTY, RELIABILITY AND RISK 1 (ENGG304): Covers uncertainty quantification methods, reliability analysis, and risk assessment in engineering applications.
• PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DESIGN (CIVE343): Builds on knowledge gained in reinforced concrete and steelwork, extending it to the design of prestressed concrete.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but generally include coursework and examinations. Other assessment methods may include project work, presentations, and specific tests or tasks.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered through a combination of face-to-face teaching in group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars.
• The program includes a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as students progress.

Careers:

Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in the civil engineering industry. Potential career paths include:

• Civil Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Geotechnical Engineer
• Transportation Engineer
• Environmental Engineer
• Project Manager
• Construction Manager

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
• The program is delivered by the School of Engineering, which is home to world-class teaching and learning facilities.
• The program is part of the international Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) initiative.
• The program emphasizes the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering, considering ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations.
• The program is also available without a year in industry.
• Students can combine the program with language modules or short courses.
• The program is available as a five-year MEng program.

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) Full-time place, per year £9,250 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £1,385 International fees Full-time place, per year £27,200 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £13,600