Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units
 

Year 1
 

• Design skills (including design studio project)
• History, theory and engineering practice
• Architectural engineering 1
• Structural mechanics and materials
• Engineering maths and computation 1
• Geology, hydrology and surveying
   

Year 2
 

• Civil engineering infrastructure 1a
• Civil engineering infrastructure 1b
• Structural design and construction
• Soil mechanics and foundation design
• Construction processes and management
• Architectural engineering 2
• Engineering maths and computation 2
   

Year 3
 

• Dissertation: civil engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Civil engineering hydraulics
• Structures
• Joint design project
• Materials science
• Coastal and water engineering
• Engineering risk and uncertainty
• Either Bridge engineering or Building environment
   

Year 4
 

• Group design project
• Civil infrastructure design project
• Structures
• Advanced geotechnical engineering
• Plus optional units

Your application, especially your personal statement, should explain your motivation for choosing this degree and any relevant non-academic interests and achievements. You are more likely to be successful if you demonstrate a strong interest in electrical engineering and computer systems through relevant reading, extracurricular or co-curricular activities, or work experience.
 

You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. You will also need strong performance in a second science or technology subject, such as:
 

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Computer Science

• Design and Technology (except Fashion or Textiles)

• Electronics

• Environmental Science

• Further Mathematics

• Information and Communication Technology

• Music Technology

• Physics
   

Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard)
 

• An average of 85% across four subjects with 85% in Mathematics and Physics.

• Do not accept Physical Education as one of these four subjects.

• These requirements are for the CBSE and CISCE boards.

• A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma
   

English language requirements
 

• Category C
   

You will normally need one of the following:
 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

• IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component

• TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component

International Fees per Year 

£26,200

As a Bath graduate, you’ll possess a high level of creative ability and excellent communication and people skills. You could go on to work as an engineering or structural designer, a site engineer or a project manager in the construction industry, where your knowledge, creativity, problem-solving and people skills are highly valued. Some of graduates continue their studies with us or at other universities, pursuing careers in academia or research.