Civil Engineering MEng Hons

This course will focus on all core civil engineering subjects including structures, soils, fluid mechanics and design. You will also focus on the technological, financial, ethical, regulatory and managerial problems encountered in civil and structural engineering projects and how to overcome these.

 

Our teaching methods include lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions, individual and group work, practical surveying sessions and independent learning. You will also participate in field study and external visits, where appropriate. All learning will be supported with additional resources that will be available on our dedicated e-learning platform.

 

This course is assessed via a range of methods including assignments, exams, technical reports, presentations and project work. 

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• KB4022 -Design and Materials (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4023 -Land Surveying (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4024 -Introduction to Mechanics & Structures (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4027 -Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Soil Mechanics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB4028 -Introduction to Structural Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KC4018 -Engineering Analytics (Core,20 Credits)

Year two

 

• KB5020 -Engineering Geology & Geotechnics (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5021 -Structural Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5022 -Construction Project Management & Digital Engineering 1 [BIM] (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5024 -Structural Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5025 -Hydraulics and Hydrology (Core,20 Credits)
• KB5030 -Preparing for Placement (Core,0 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KL5002 -Further Mathematics (Core,20 Credits)

Year three

 

• AT5004 -Year in International Business (This is made up of modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB5048 -Work Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
• KB5049 -Study abroad year (Optional,120 Credits)

Year four

 

• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB6012 -Environmental Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6022 -Geotechnical Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6031 -Integrated Group Design Project (Core,20 Credits)
• KB6032 -Civil Engineering Research Project (Core,40 Credits)
• KB6048 -Structural Analysis and Modelling (Core,20 Credits)

Year five

 

• KB5031 -Academic Language Skills for Mechanical and Construction Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
• KB7012 -Infrastructure Engineering Design (Core,20 Credits)
• KB7013 -Highway and Railway Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KB7014 -Structural Integrity and Historical Engineering (Core,20 Credits)
• KB7015 -Geotechnical Instabilities (Core,20 Credits)
• KB7016 -Interdisciplinary Group Project (Core,20 Credits)
• KB7034 -Building Information Modelling Management, Theory and Practice (Core,20 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

120 UCAS Tariff points

 

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

 

Subject Requirements:

 

A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology),

 

or

 

recognised equivalents.

 

GCSE Requirements:

 

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

 

Additional Requirements:

 

There are no additional requirements for this course.

 

International Qualifications:

 

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

 

English Language Requirements:

 

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Due to a shortage of civil engineers, there has never been a better time to become a civil engineer and this course will provide you with all of the necessary skills and knowledge to progress your future career within the industry.

 

Undertaking a year-long placement will allow you to develop your CV and gain industry experience that you can build on once you graduate. We also provide employer visits at all stages of your course, allowing you to network and develop your own industry contacts.

 

Employability skills are embedded in the MEng Civil Engineering course from the start and the knowledge areas, tools, techniques and methods you will use throughout your degree will ensure you leave with all of the skills required to work within civil engineering or a related industry.

 

The MEng Civil Engineering degree is highly valued by employers as it is designed to meet the requirements of the Joint Board of Moderators for accreditation.  

 

Graduate prospects are very strong due to the international shortage of civil engineers. This demand for talent is expected to rise further, as economies across the globe recover, giving civil engineering students a great opportunity to build a rewarding and prosperous career.