Civil Engineering

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This course will develop the knowledge, understanding and professional abilities of graduate engineers and practitioners of civil engineering, together with advanced capabilities and engineering skills to enhance their career as a civil engineer. It has been designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of the civil engineer, to develop and implement recognised and innovative approaches to civil engineering in the context of the broad range of organisations and projects that occur in the built environment.

The course aims to satisfy the civil engineering needs of the construction industry and to meet the requirements of the professional institution in terms of academic content appropriate for Chartered Membership.

Core modules

* Analytical Techniques (15 credits)
* Conceptual Design (15 credits)
* Environmental Geotechnics (15 credits)
* Foundation Design Engineering (15 credits)
* Forensic Engineering (15 credits)
* Production Management (15 credits)
* Research Design and Methods (15 credits)
* Sustainability and Environmental Management (15 credits)
* Major Project/Dissertation (60 credits)

Assessment
Assessment methods are diverse to reflect the needs of the course. However, students can expect to be assessed by assignment, case study, examinations, group work, and presentation.

An appropriate honours degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent recognised cognate subject at (2.2 or above) Alternative qualifications and/or working experience may be considered on an individual basis; applicants may be invited for interview. Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to have English language to IELTS 6.5 or equivalent English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 600 TOEFL iBT® test: 100 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.