MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

This module develops students' knowledge and understanding of the mathematics underpinning engineering, and it develops their ability to apply these techniques within an engineering context. 

This module prepares students to develop an understanding of and be familiar with structural analysis of statically determinate structures. It will demonstrate how simple representative engineering problems can be formulated and solved. Students will develop a competence in using scientific equipment and will apply mathematical and geometrical calculations to the determination of structural properties of sections, and design and detail simple structural elements in compliance with the appropriate Code of Practice or European Code of Practice with due consideration for sustainability. Laboratory work will have an emphasis on data analysis.

This module introduces students to different civil engineering materials in terms of their source and properties. Through laboratory practicals, students will develop an understanding of the mechanics of materials behaviour, including testing materials to assess their properties, stresses, and strains, therefore providing a rationale for the selection and use of materials in civil engineering.

This module introduces students to land surveying techniques and to CAD drawing, as required for a Civil Engineer working either on site or in a design context. It includes methods of obtaining field measurements for the purpose of producing site drawings, and setting out points using line-of sight. Students will develop an understanding of the use and application of Computer Aided Design in the Built Environment and the development of 2-dimensionsal drafting techniques and conventions.

This module provides students with an introduction through practical work to the composition, deposition, and behaviour of engineering soil. The module makes extensive use of mathematics and engineering principles. Students will be supported through lectures, case studies, tutorials, and analytical exercises.

This module provides students with an introduction to the inherent properties of fluids, predominantly water, both at rest and in motion, and examines the behaviour of fluids in civil engineering applications. Lectures will provide a structure for learning while the laboratory/e-laboratory activities will foster development of practical understanding and the acquisition of knowledge through applied learning.

The module introduces students to Civil Engineering through a variety of group work tasks, mostly working in groups but with elements of individual work including personal development planning. This module also introduces students to infrastructure, partly through the use of case studies both national and international ones. Students will be introduced to sustainability, and the responsibilities of Civil Engineers to drive towards net zero. Students will learn about the UNSDG’s and relate their work to address them in their infrastructure projects. They are also introduced to the management of infrastructure projects.

This module develops further students' ability for evaluating and understanding the mechanisms and behaviour of engineering materials, including the use of sustainable materials and their effects on property improvement. Laboratory practical sessions will support students' understanding of materials degradation through fire, fibre reinforced concretes, and bituminous materials testing.

In this module students will develop their understanding of, and competence in using, land surveying techniques and will be able to apply these techniques to highway design. Students will be introduced:

• To highway geometry, design & construction
• To geodetic and satellite surveying
• To how total stations and GNSS receivers can capture data for use in software packages to produce contoured plans and sections
• To practical surveying skills.

This module develops the students' knowledge and understanding of engineering mathematics and statistics, and their limitations, for use in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the probability theory and statistics underpinning engineering, and apply these techniques within an engineering context. This module will help you be able to apply a range of statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

This module develops students' knowledge and understanding of geotechnics, particularly regarding long term conditions and the important influence of water on ground behaviour for civil engineering applications in analysis, design and construction. The module makes extensive use of mathematics and engineering principles. This is supported by lectures, case studies, tutorials and analytical exercises.

This module will aid students' appreciation of hydrological processes and will demonstrate how to approach practical problems in applied hydrology. The module includes a balance between theoretical principles and their application to real problems in hydraulic engineering. Students will learn about open channel flow concepts and the different types of flow that may occur in natural and engineered systems, providing students with the ability to perform and assess a range of hydraulic computations relating to open channel flow commonly used in civil engineering. Students' will consolidate their knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering hydrology applied to civil engineering problems, and develop an understanding of some of the key environmental and social problems with which they must deal within the context of global change and sustainable engineering. 

This module introduces students to the analysis of statically indeterminate structures and the analysis of the plastic behaviour of steel structures. Students will develop their analytical skills to include the analysis of redundant structures, and will learn to apply the Eurocodes in the design of simple concrete and steel structures. They will also be introduced to industry standard analysis and design software.

This module develops students' knowledge of management concepts within Civil Engineering through a variety of tasks, mostly working in groups but with elements of individual work. The module will enable students to develop the academic and digital literacy skills necessary to perform effectively in a Higher Education context, as well as developing a deeper understanding of their professional subject area, their team work skills in a collaborative environment using industry standard collaborative CAD and design tools, and their understanding of  Risk Management, Health and Safety and sustainability.

This module develops your knowledge and understanding of the Civil Engineering Profession by making use of the opportunities available within the workplace. This module links to direct work experience, gained on projects in the workplace. To choose this option, you will need the support of a Civil Engineer who will act as your workplace mentor and offer sufficient time at a place of work to achieve the learning outcomes. 

This module critically evaluates the different techniques and applications of non-destructive testing of concrete structures, with a detailed assessment of the durability of concrete with consideration of permeability testing and cracking patterns. It also provides review of the production and application of lightweight concretes. Students will develop understanding of the properties and use of advanced composite materials. Practical laboratory experience will enhance their advanced understanding of materials.

The module aims to advance students' understanding of the behaviour of engineering materials under a wide range of conditions with consideration of durability and sustainability, and to critically review the choice of materials for different applications, assessing the performance and properties of materials.

This module develops the students' understanding of how the different infrastructure sectors are connected, and how that can reduce their resilience to extreme events, particularly in relation to Climate Change. Students will also develop an understanding of pavement and drainage design to DMRB, traffic flow and junction design, track bed design, switch and crossing layouts, Climate Resilience, and SuDS. The module will study recent developments within the field of infrastructure, and students will develop an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship through consideration of case studies.

This module develops students' understanding of geotechnics and structural design, and integrates this knowledge so that they can successfully produce designs including both superstructure and piling.

This module is designed to give you an up-to-date knowledge of the structural design of structural members made from a variety of materials. This module is intended to extend, develop and consolidate your knowledge of the structural design introduced at Levels 4 and 5, with particular reference to the use of the current EC Codes of Practice and other Standards in practical and more advanced design levels using different loading and environmental conditions. In this module, you will also consider the risks associated with the design.

This module enables you to complete a substantial piece of individual work and build on your expertise in your degree specialism. The module develops your practical research skills and enhances your knowledge and expertise in your degree specialism. As the completion of a dissertation is principally student-led the module offers the opportunity to further develop time management, presentation and communication skills.

This module brings together students' learning throughout their study, and as such synthesises their learning, skill acquisition, and evaluative abilities, enabling them to integrate design and engineering science. Each student group will take on the role of a firm of consulting engineers answerable to the client brief and will gain experience of working as part of a project team with different knowledge and skills. The nature of the project will encourage students to meet both personal and group objectives, handle administration and organisation of the project, and further develop their range of communication and presentation skills. It will instil awareness of the various activities involved in the planning, design and delivery of large-scale projects.

This module develops students' understanding, and critical awareness, of the sustainability of infrastructure. Students will consider and compare infrastructure through the world, with a particular emphasis on sustainable development. Students will also develop an understanding of the operation, design and management of infrastructure in both the Developing World and the Developed World. From this, they will develop the capability for the critical assessment of the sustainability of infrastructure in a wide variety of situations.

This module introduces students to the design of structures under dynamic loading conditions. Students will gain an understanding of:

• earthquake generation and the quantification of earthquake effects
• the behaviour of materials, structural elements and composite structures under earthquake loading
• dynamic structural design and earthquake engineering.