Civil Engineering

This is a broad based civil engineering course covering the areas of structures, geotechnics, water engineering, transportation and conservation.

The technical units of the course aim to develop the understanding and application of advanced theoretical contents of the specialist subject.

Structural topics are taught in the two units of Finite Elements and Stress Analysis, and Advanced Structural Design. The interaction of geotechnics and structures is covered in the Soil-Structure Engineering unit. The Water Resources Systems Management unit looks into the water engineering aspects. The transportation field is studied in the Highway and Railway Engineering and Operations unit. The final unit, Conservation and Economic Appraisal of Infrastructures examines the methods, merits and economics of repairs of existing structures.

You will be required to complete an individual project into a specific area of the programme studied, providing you with the opportunity of pursuing a programme of independent study. The work is to be of an investigative nature having an experimental, analytical, computer-based or fieldwork input.

Course modules

An indicative list of topics covered on this course are:

• Water resources systems management
• Finite elements and stress analysis
• Soil-structure engineering
• Advanced structural design
• Highway and railway engineering and operations
• Conservation and economic appraisal of infrastructures
• Major project

Career and progression opportunities

Employment prospects for graduates of these courses are very good, especially in view of the upturn in new infrastructure projects in the UK and overseas. Successful students enter into a variety of positions within the construction industry, ranging from working in a design office, with contractors and in local authorities.

Professional and industry links

This degree is an accredited MSc (Technical) course by the JBM as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Entry requirements

The programme is designed primarily for engineers and other construction industry professionals who are seeking to enhance their understanding of advanced civil, structural and geotechnical engineering technology.

You will have an undergraduate Civil Engineering degree with a minimum of a BEng Civil Engineering - 2:2 (or above) or a BSc Civil Engineering - 2:1 (or above) or equivalent work experience.

If you are interested in studying at LSBU, please refer to our Standard Entry Requirements.

How to apply

LSBU - FullTime - 190

LSBU - PartTime - 194

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