Civil Engineering (MEng)
Overview
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Civil engineers design, construct, manage and improve our environment. They develop our infrastructure and have a profound effect on the way we live through consideration of function, aesthetics, economics and sustainability
The course is taught using a combination of lectures, coursework and projects. Much of the coursework is related to laboratory experiments. Project work in design and elsewhere is extensively supported by industry to provide insight into the demands of civil engineering practice.
We offer a wide range of civil engineering courses at undergraduate level:
Course Fees:
- Full-time EU: £9,000 (2012/13 fees)
- Full-time Non EU: £13,000 (2012/13 fees)
UCAS code:
Civil Engineering: H204 MEng, H205 MEng with professional placement. Civil Engineering with Surveying: H208 MEng, H209 MEng with professional placement.
Entry Requirements
Tariff Points
A/AS-level: At least 360 UCAS tariff points, including A-level Maths at grade B. Evidence of ability in a laboratory based subject is preferred. Point scores exclude general studies and key skills.
BTEC: Typically DDD including D in a module of advanced Maths.
IB: 32, including Maths at higher level.
14-19 Advanced Diploma: Engineering at grade A/300; A-level Maths at grade B/100. Information on entry requirements from specific Engineering Foundation courses is available on request.
Pre-requisites
Mathematics GCSE at grade C or above.
English Requirements
• IELTS: 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing sub-test
• TOEFL: 87 internet-based total
• GCSE: English language grade C.
Visa Requirements
The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course at City, there are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than 6 months
- Students on courses of less than 6 months
- Students on a pre-sessional English Language course
For more information see our main Visa page.
When and Where
- Duration:
- Full-time: Four years or five years including a professional placement.
Course Content
The course provides advanced theoretical knowledge in the key subjects of analytical methods, structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Management studies and design are also integral parts of the course from the first year through to the final year. The main focus of the final year is an extensive integrated design project in association with leading engineers from industry, to research and develop a design solution for a real and current project.
The course is taught using a combination of lectures, coursework and projects. Much of the coursework is related to laboratory experiments. Project work is extensively supported by industry to provide insight into the demands of civil engineering practice.
Course Structure
Year One
In year one you will study fundamental engineering principles in topics such as; structural mechanics, hydraulics, materials and mathematics. You will also study geology and develop basic skills in surveying, IT and graphics. The course will introduce you to the civil engineering design process and civil engineering in practice.
Year Two
These fundamental principles will then be applied to the analysis and design of steel and concrete structures, the prediction of the mechanical behaviour of soil and the mechanics of fluids. You will learn more about managing construction projects and surveying and undertake design projects that include the outline design for real life industry schemes.
Year Three
You will study the analysis and design of typical geotechnical and hydraulic structures, numerical analysis techniques used in structural design and construction law, contracts and economics. As an MEng student, you will learn advanced analytical methods and undertake an individual investigative project which is research-orientated. You will participate in the intensive design module and an interdisciplinary school wide design project.
Final Year
The main focus is an extensive integrated design project. You will also be provided with greater theoretical knowledge in geotechnical analysis, structural systems and computational hydraulics and you will undertake extended professional, industrial and business studies. There are four elective modules from which you choose two (students studying surveying have a more restricted choice).
Teaching and Assessment
You will be taught by a combination of lectures, coursework and projects, many of which feature contributions from practising engineers. There are also skills based modules designed to improve your graphical, oral and IT communication skills. There are two residential field courses in geology and surveying.
Assessment is by means of coursework, project work and examinations held at the end of each year. Years two, three and four contribute to the final degree classification.
Fees
- Full-time EU: £9,000 (2012/13 fees)
- Full-time Non EU: £13,000 (2012/13 fees)
Funding
For up-to-date information about tuition fees, living costs and financial support, visit Undergraduate Fees and Finance or Postgraduate Fees and Finance.
Scholarships
New for 2012 entrants: Up to £3,000 cash each year for at least three years for students on this course. Read more here to see if you might qualify.
Placements
All students can opt to spend a year on an industry placement at the end of their second
year. The industrial liaison tutor is in regular contact with companies and will assist students to find a suitable work placement. Students are paid for their placement
year and are visited by their personal tutor whilst on the placement.
Career Prospects
Professional accreditation and career options
This MEng degree course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers, as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
Our close links with industry ensure courses are relevant and produce graduates required by the profession.
Find out more about City University London
Civil Engineering (MEng)
UCAS code: Civil Engineering: H204 MEng, H205 MEng with professional placement. Civil Engineering with Surveying: H208 MEng, H209 MEng with professional placement.
