MEng and BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering or Civil & Coastal Engineering.
UCAS H200 BEng/CivE or UCAS H255 BEng/CCE
Introduction
The three year full-time BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering is the "standard" programme for many people who come to the University of Plymouth to study this subject.
The four year Master of Engineering programmes (which are accredited under SARTOR 3rd Edition 1997) have been introduced for students who want to reach the very top of the engineering profession, or who want to get there more quickly. With our MEng, the additional year of study includes a range of business and management topics, advanced information technology (IT) and a large multidisciplinary project.
All students enter the BEng (Hons). Those who wish to take the MEng are selected during Stage 2 on the basis of their performance and motivation. You can decide which course to follow after joining the University, but to be on the safe-side it is wise to apply for the longest possible grant from your local Education Authority.
Although there is a wide range of optional modules to choose from, many students follow one of two nominal pathways through the programme - Structural Engineering or Coastal Engineering - look for the required modules in the following 'Module Information' tables.
Students who decide to take the optional pathway in Coastal Engineering can opt to have a degree in Civil & Coastal Engineering (instead of Civil Engineering). This decision can be left until well through the programme.
Many students enjoy the unique optional modules in Diving and Underwater Technology which can lead to the commercial HSE Professional SCUBA certificate that enables them to undertake some inspection work underwater. Some graduates continue to use these skills long after they leave University, perhaps whilst inspecting submerged bridge piers or harbour walls.
A year in industry can be taken between Stages 2 and 3. Again, this decision can be made after starting the programme. Students who do take the sandwich option generally obtain the best jobs with the highest starting salaries, because experience is important.
"We have taken many graduates from Plymouth, their grounding in civil engineering and specific skills in coastal engineering being a great asset."
Sir William Halcrow and Partners
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Factfile
Duration
BEng (Hons): 3 year full-time or 4 year sandwich programme.
MEng: 4 year full-time or 5 year sandwich programme.
Entry Requirements for September 2002 - Stage 1
Programme / Course
UCAS Code
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Award
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GCE A-Level
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AGNVQ
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BTEC Nat. Diploma
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Access to HE
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Foundation Year
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Points
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Preferred subject
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Points / Preferred subject
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Pass (P), Merit (M), Distinction (D) : Preferred subject |
Preferred Subject
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Civil & Coastal Engineering
UCAS H255 BEng/CCE
Civil Engineering
UCAS H200 BEng/CivE
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BEng (Hons)
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240
(CCC)
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2-3 @ 6 unit A-Levels including Maths and a Science or Technology. |
240 points from a relevant 12 unit GNVQ Advanced, with a pass in GCE A-Level Maths. |
A BTEC NC/ND/HNC/HND with 7 M @ Level III including Maths, or an acceptable combination of merits and distinctions (eg 1 D + 4 M) |
Engineering (but only if accredited by ICE). |
Foundation Pathways in Technology |
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MEng
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300
(BBB)
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300 points from a relevant 12 unit GNVQ Advanced, with a pass in GCE A-Level Maths. |
A BTEC NC/ND/HNC/HND with 3 D @ Level III including Maths |
- General Studies A-level grades count as follows: grade A = 50 points; B = 40 points; C = 30 points; D = 20 point.
- Foundation or Access Courses: only students with a satisfactory performance on courses approved by the Joint Board of Moderators of the professional institutions can be accepted. Contact the Admissions Tutor for details.
- International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate, Irish Leaving Certificate, Overseas or equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for further details.
For direct entry to Stage 2, a good HND, with level IV/V merits in Mathematics, Structural Analysis, Soil Mechanics and Hydraulics, with a distinction in one of these, will be required.
Click here for entry requirements of other Building and Civil Engineering courses
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Module Information
BEng (Hons) Civil or Civil & Coastal Engineering
Nominal pathways: Coastal Engineering or Structural Engineering
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Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
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Essential:
- Behaviour of Structures.
- Computing and IT.
- Construction Management.
- Engineering Analysis I.
- Properties and Applications of Construction Materials.
- Site Surveying.
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Essential:
- Construction Management II.
- Engineering Analysis III.
- Geotechnical Engineering I.
- Hydraulic Engineering II.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIa.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Diving and Underwater Technology II.
- Modern Language.
- Public Health Engineering.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Geotechnical Engineering III.
- Hydraulic Engineering III.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIIa.
- Project.
Design and Construction Option: Select 1 from:
- Coastal Engineering a.
- Civil and Structural Engineering a.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Engineering Analysis V.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Public Health Engineering.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Construction Materials II.
- Engineering Analysis II.
- Hydraulic Engineering I.
- Structural Analysis.
- Structural Design.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Diving and Underwater Technology I.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Engineering Analysis IV.
- Geotechnical Engineering.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIb.
- Surveying and Construction.
Option: Select 2 from:
- Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Highway Engineering.
- Engineering Hydrology.
- Modern Language II or above.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Project (continued).
- Construction Management III.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIIb
Design and Construction Option : Select 1 from:
- Coastal Engineering b.
- Civil and Structural Engineering b.
Option: Select 2 from:
- Coastal Processes, Coastal Defence & Shoreline Management.
- Structural Analysis IV.
- Geotechnical Engineering IV.
- Hydraulic Engineering IV.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Approved Alternative.
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MEng Civil or Civil & Coastal Engineering
Nominal pathways: Coastal Engineering or Structural Engineering
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Stages 1 + 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
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Essential:
- Geotechnical Engineering III.
- Hydraulic Engineering III.
- Essentials of Marketing.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIIa.
Design and Construction Option: Select 1 from:
- Coastal Engineering a.
- Civil and Structural Engineering a.
Option: Select 1 from:
- Engineering Analysis V.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Public Health Engineering .
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Advanced Construction IT.
- Construction Management IV.
- Integrating Professional Studies.
- Project II.
Integrating Professional Studies Option: Select 1 from:
- Engineering Analysis V.
- The Environmental Impact of Buildings.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Property and Environmental Law.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Construction Management III.
- International Business.
- Structural Analysis and Design IIIb.
- Project I.
Design and Construction Option: Select 1 from:
- Coastal Engineering b.
- Civil and Structural Engineering b.
Option: Select 2 from:
- Coastal and Offshore Engineering.
- Coastal Processes, Coastal Defence & Shoreline Management.
- Highway Engineering.
- Structural Analysis IV.
- Geotechnical Engineering IV.
- Hydraulic Engineering IV.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Approved Alternative.
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Essential:
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
Option: Select 2 from:
- Coastal Processes, Coastal Defence & Shoreline Management.
- Structural Analysis IV.
- Geotechnical Engineering IV.
- Hydraulic Engineering IV.
- Modern Language III or above.
- Approved Alternative.
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Note:
- Students wishing to take Diving and Underwater Technology modules are required to pass an aptitude test and HSE Diving medical and must comply with Health and Safety requirements.
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