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BEng Civil Engineering
An accredited civil engineering degree covering structures, materials, geotechnics and infrastructure design. Placement routes are available.
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A clearer look at BEng Civil Engineering
An accredited civil engineering degree covering structures, materials, geotechnics and infrastructure design. Placement routes are available.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on structures, materials and infrastructure systems, engineering analysis, design and modelling, safe and sustainable infrastructure delivery. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Structures, materials and infrastructure systems
- Engineering analysis, design and modelling
- Safe and sustainable infrastructure delivery
- Apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Engineering calculation
- Design and modelling
- Technical problem-solving
- Project communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to apply mathematics and science to the design and delivery of safe, sustainable infrastructure. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Civil engineer
- Structural or infrastructure engineer
- Site engineer
- Engineering consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
20 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Engineering Mathematics and Scientific ComputingModule ENG1002
- 02Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge ProjectModule ENG1005
- 03Fundamentals of MechanicsModule ENG1007
- 04Fundamentals of MaterialsModule ENG1008
- 05Fundamentals of ElectronicsModule ENG1009
- 06Fundamentals of EngineeringModule ENS1000
- 07Civil Engineering Challenge ProjectModule ENG2001
- 08Modelling of Engineering SystemsModule ENG2009
- 09Soil MechanicsModule ENG2010
- 10Solid MechanicsModule ENG2011
- 11Structural BehaviourModule ENG2012
- 12Civil Engineering PracticeModule ENS2007
- 13Construction Project ManagementModule ENS2034
- 14Civil Engineering HydraulicsModule ECM3156
- 15Individual ProjectModule ECM3175
- 16Digital Engineering and Building Information ModellingModule ENG3003
- 17Geotechnical Engineering and Foundation DesignModule ENG3006
- 18Structural EngineeringModule ENG3014
- 19Water Resources and Pollution ControlModule ECM3158
- 20Structural DynamicsModule ENG3015
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A levels AAB–ABB (IB 34–32)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A Levels considered for direct entry in line with the standard GCE A level requirements
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any section
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