Programme Specification
MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (2019 and 2020 entry)
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MEng (Hons) or MEng (Hons) with DIS |
Programme title | Civil Engineering |
Programme code | CVUM01 |
Length of programme | The duration of the programme is either 8 semesters or 10 semesters if students undertake industrial training leading to the award of the Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS) which normally occurs between Part B and Part C |
UCAS code | H203, H202 |
Admissions criteria | MEng - 3 MEng DIS - 2 |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 05 Aug 2020 12:33:01 BST |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide a high-quality educational experience that develops students’ knowledge and skills to a depth and breadth expected of Masters level graduates, in preparation for career in the construction industry and make a valuable contribution to society.
- To provide an accredited extended programme of study with a strong emphasis on industrial relevance that fully satisfies the educational base to become a Chartered Engineer, and with the opportunity of sponsorship and training from a leading construction company.
- To produce civil engineering graduates with strong teamwork and leadership skills, who are equipped to play a leading role in industry, with potential to take responsibility for innovation and change.
- To develop students’ analytical, management and key transferrable skills to a depth and breadth that will enable them to gain high quality employment in a wide variety of professions.
- To develop a strong capacity for independent learning and self-reliance to help students realise their potential and successfully achieve their own personal goals.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- The UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competencies (The Engineering Council);
- The Joint Board of Moderators Accreditation Guidelines;
- QAA Engineering Benchmark statements for Engineering;
- The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications; and
- Input from our Industrial Advisory Board.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
K1. Relevant mathematics, science and engineering principles in the field of structures, geotechnics, water engineering and surveying;
K2. The properties, behaviour, fabrication and use of relevant materials;
K3. Construction technology and civil engineering practice;
K4. The management of projects through planning, finance, contract procedures and quality systems;
K5. Principles of design specific to civil engineering.
K6. The role of codes of practice and the regulatory framework in design and practice;
K7. The principles, importance and management of relevant information technology;
K8. The role of the professional engineer in society, including health, safety and sustainability issues;
K9. Team roles, team-working skills and leadership skills;
K10. Relevant research methods;
K11. Civil engineering education, design and practice in a European context (Erasmus option in Part D).
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
C1. Demonstrate competence in identifying, defining and solving problems in the context of the built environment;
C2. Select and apply appropriate mathematical and computing methods for modelling and analysing problems;
C3. Apply appropriate analytical techniques and codes of practice to the design of components and systems;
C4. Evaluate and integrate information and processes through individual and group project work;
C5. Define, plan, conduct and report on an original research project;
C6. Identify and apply appropriate project management techniques;
C7. Evaluate alternative techniques and strategies for managing people at work;
C8. Analyse and interpret financial information.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1. Use laboratory and field equipment competently and safely;
P2. Observe, record, process and analyse data in the laboratory and in the field;
P3. Use appropriate specialist computer software;
P4. Prepare technical reports and give technical presentations;
P5. Prepare technical drawings both manually and using CAD;
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1. Communicate effectively using a range of media;
T2. Use ICT tools;
T3. Use mathematical skills appropriate to an engineer;
T4. Work independently;
T5. Work in a team environment and manage a small team;
T6. Manage workloads and time effectively;
T7. Work with limited or contradictory information;
T8. Monitor, plan and reflect upon personal development and career development;
T9. Communicate effectively at a professional level in a second European language (Erasmus option only).
4. Programme structure
Part A
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Modules (120 Credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVA101 |
Professional Skills (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVA102 |
Professional Practice in Civil Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVA103 |
Structural Forms and Stress Analysis (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVA104 |
Mathematical Modelling of Structures (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVA105 |
Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVA106 |
Engineering Materials for Construction (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
(i) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
Part B
Semester 1 and 2
Compulsory Modules (120 Credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVB101 |
Open Channel Flow Design and Analysis (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVB102 |
Soil Mechanics and Geology (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVB103 |
Management of Design and Construction (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVB104 |
Practical Skills for Civil Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVB105 |
Analysis and Design of Steel and Timber Structures (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
CVB106 |
Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
(i) OPTIONAL MODULES (none)
Part C
Compulsory Modules (100 Credits)
Semester 1
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC011 |
Teamwork and Leadership |
10 |
Semester 2
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC006 |
Sustainability Design Project |
10 |
Semester 1 and 2
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC001 |
Further Structural Analysis and Geotechnical Design (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC002 |
Construction Contracts, Law and Finance (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVD002 |
Research Dissertation (Sem 1: 20 credits; Sem 2: 20 credits) |
40 |
(i) OPTIONAL MODULES (Students should select modules totalling 20 credits)
Semester 1 and 2
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC |
Ground Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC |
Structural Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC |
Developing Countries (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC |
Water and Environment (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC |
Transport Infrastructure Engineering (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
NCVC |
Language* (Sem 1: 10 credits; Sem 2: 10 credits) |
20 |
*The language module will be at the appropriate level, typically Level 3 or higher, which will be treated as a degree level module, and is subject to approval by the Year Tutor following discussion with personal tutor.
(ii) ERASMUS and International Exchange
Students wishing to undertake international exchange will study the first part of the semester one taught modules (COMPRISING 60 Credits) and have alternative assessment at the end of Semester 1 on the modules below. The research project/dissertation shall continue during Semester 2. They will undertake 40 Credits of study while abroad as below:
Compulsory Modules (50 Credits)
Semester 1
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC001A |
Further Structural Analysis (Erasmus) |
10 |
NCVC002A |
Transport Infrastructure Engineering (Erasmus) |
10 |
NCVC011 |
Teamwork and Leadership |
10 |
NCVD002 |
Research Dissertation |
20 |
(i) Optional Modules
Semester 1 (Students should select modules totalling 10 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVC BENG |
Digital Construction, BIM and Sensors |
10 |
NCVC |
Language |
10 |
Semester 2 (Students should select modules totalling 60 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVD002 |
Research Dissertation |
20 |
and |
|
|
NCVC |
Erasmus Exchange (including UNITECH) |
40 |
Or |
|
|
NCVC |
International Exchange |
40 |
Note: UNITECH is an industrially sponsored exchange scheme within Europe
Part D
Semester 1
Compulsory Modules (45 Credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVD001 |
Design Project |
15 |
NCVPA |
Advanced (Infrastructure) Design - Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering |
15 |
NCVPB |
Advanced Modelling (Geotechnical and Environmental Modelling) |
15 |
Optional Modules (Students should select modules totalling 15 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVP400 |
Management of Water and Environmental Sanitation Infrastructure |
15 |
CVP320 |
Digital Buildings in a Global Design Context |
15 |
Semester 2
Compulsory Modules (45 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
NCVD001 |
Design Project |
30 |
NCVPC |
Principles of Project Management |
15 |
Optional Modules (Students should select modules totalling 15 credits)
Code |
Title |
Modular Weight |
CVPXXX |
Infrastructure Maintenance and Conservation |
15 |
CVP325 |
Federated Building Information Modelling |
15 |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to progress from Part A to Part B, from Part B to C, from C to D and to be eligible for the award of an Honours Degree, candidates must not only satisfy the requirements set out in Regulation XX but must also accumulate 120 credits in each Part to progress and must normally obtain a minimum overall average mark of 55% in each Part.
5.2 Candidates cannot progress from Part B to the DIS year until Part B progression requirements have been met.
5.3 Any candidates who fails to progress from Parts A or B may transfer to the appropriate Part of the BEng programme in Civil Engineering before or after re-assessment, provided that the candidate has satisfied the progression requirements for that programme.
5.4 Any candidate who fails to progress from Part C may, at the discretion of the Examiners, may be awarded a BEng in Civil Engineering with a classification based on the candidate’s performance in relevant Part B and C modules, using modules and weightings appropriate to the BEng Programme.
5.5 Any candidate who fails to qualify for the award of the Integrated Masters Degree in Part D may, at the discretion of the Examiners, may be awarded a BEng in Civil Engineering with a classification based on the candidate’s performance in Parts B and C using modular weightings appropriate to the BEng programme.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Candidates' final degree classification will be determined on the basis of their performance in degree level Module Assessments in Parts B, C and D. The percentage mark for each Part will be combined in the ratio Part B 20: Part C 40 : Part D 40 to determine the final percentage mark (from 2019 entry).