Civil Engineering

This module will introduce sustainable design methods. Sustainability will become an integral part of the design process through a conceptual project. You'll develop specialist hydraulics and materials knowledge within a sustainable context. This will include problem solving and laboratory experiments.

You'll develop essential knowledge and understanding of structural forms and analysis. This includes the characteristics of different types of structural loading and support. You'll also learn about the engineer’s theory of bending to relate stress and strain.

This module is divided into two parts. Part A will cover engineering geology, which is the earth beneath the land surface. You'll consider how this affects civil engineering. This includes the hazards it poses and site investigation.

Part B will cover surveying, which measures the ground surface including existing or proposed structures. You'll develop a theoretical and practical understanding of surveying. You'll learn about the latest techniques through the use of total stations, as well as drone technology.

This module enables you to recognise and use essential core mathematical methods and computational analysis to support further study of engineering and technology.

This module imparts knowledge of computer-aided design, programming, digital electronics, and manufacturing techniques. It readies you for diverse engineering tasks involving system design, manufacturing, and testing in various disciplines.

This module introduces core principles of thermal and fluid engineering. You'll also learn problem-solving techniques and essential engineering practices, including relevant measurement methods. 

You'll receive an introduction to project management systems, through identification, co-ordination, integration and analysis of construction project resources. You'll investigate sustainable and safe approaches to construction in the planning and management of site activities and resources.

You'll learn how to determine load paths. You will also calculate the permanent and variable (imposed) characteristic and ultimate loads on structural elements. You'll understand various design philosophies, limit states, stress analysis and partial safety factors for loads and material strengths.

You'll develop professional skills for civil engineers. You'll gain skills in Computer Aided Design (CAD). You will also take part in a group exercise to develop a viable design solution. Finally. you'll also start to develop your dissertation proposal.

You will continue to develop your understanding of theoretical and practical computational themes. You'll gain the mathematical skills and familiarity with procedures to help you in later stages of the course.

This module aims to introduce you to soil mechanics, the study of the properties and behaviours of soils and site characteristics and factors. You will develop an understanding of soil behaviour using practical and applied approaches in both field and laboratory settings.

The aim of this module is to build upon your knowledge and understanding of mechanics of fluids and materials in 1st year (level 4) by developing skills in the application of hydraulic engineering principles, and knowledge in the properties of engineering construction materials, their behaviour and performance on infrastructure projects.

This module will focus on the role and responsibilities of becoming a project manager. You will learn leadership and organisation skills essential to the role and understand the range of operational activities including analytical monitoring and controlling techniques.

This module aims to introduce you to construction terminology, project documentation, contract administration, contract practice, and operational procedures. These relate to construction projects and the role of personnel within the design and execution of civil engineering contracts.

The aim of this module is to develop your ability to apply analysis to real-life structures and determine the load paths of forces in structures. You'll develop a sound knowledge of Eurocodes for different structural materials and use some structural design software package in its delivery.

You'll undertake an independent piece of research in a relevant area that interests you. The dissertation can be based on documentary, field or laboratory research. This could form part of a work-related project.

You'll develop your knowledge of geotechnical engineering and civil engineering materials. We'll look at slope stability, flexible retaining walls, piling, fibre reinforced polymers, fibre-reinforced concrete, masonry arches, and the numerical modelling of materials.

Environmental engineering uses water and waste management to clean up legacy pollution. You'll learn about the specialist areas of water and waste management, including current policies and regulation. You'll also learn about current operational practices.