Duration.
1 year full-time.

Programme Summary.
Civil Engineering is arguably the most diverse of all of the engineering professions. The skills of the civil engineer have long been recognised as providing the tools for the solution of engineering problems to benefit society.

However, the role of the civil engineer is rapidly changing as society changes. No longer is the civil engineer responsible only for the technical aspects of a scheme, but is increasingly required to be proactive in proposing and financing engineering schemes.

Undergraduate civil engineering programmes provide the basic skills for the developing role of civil engineers. However, this programme is designed specifically to look at the broader issues of sustainability, economics and social impact of civil engineering proposals.

The programme also seeks to increase the depth of analytical knowledge of specialist subjects such as hydraulic engineering and computation, structural engineering, and geotechnical engineering.

The width of knowledge is enhanced through the study of subjects such as sustainability, construction management, process management and advanced IT. These studies are intended to enable the civil engineer to manage the changing role of civil engineering in society.

The depth and breadth of study is explored in an Interdisciplinary Design Module which is undertaken with Diploma students for this University’s School of Architecture.

Eligibility.
A lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a civil engineering or similar engineering subject. Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level may also be considered. All applicants should possess a grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6 in IELTS or 600 in TOEFL.

Contact.
For more information about this course please contact Postgraduate Admissions - click here to send them an e-mail.

Duration.
1 year full-time.

Programme Summary.
Coastal engineering deals with the protection and management of the world’s coastlines for the social and economic benefit of the communities who own them.

The MSc in Coastal Engineering at the University of Plymouth is aimed at graduate scientists and engineers alike. The rationale is to provide participants with the background knowledge and tools that will enable them to make an immediate contribution as coastal engineers. It will suit those seeking employment or career progression within organizations that have interests in this field. These are expected to include engineering consultancies and local or national government agencies.

The course introduces students to research methods and engineering project management. Students study surface water wave theory, coastal processes and modern techniques in coastal data collection and analysis including GIS and remote sensing. Students will be introduced to numerical marine modeling techniques and obtain hands-on experience of using state-of-the-art software tools (including MIKE21). They will also study environmental law and the application of current coastal defence guidelines.

Experience of the design and planning of coastal works will be obtained through the execution of a feasibility study that places course material in context. Courses are also underpinned by field-work, site visits, laboratory and IT sessions.

The dissertation research project will be completed under the supervision and guidance of one of the members of the Coastal Engineering Research Group in a topic of the students choosing.

Eligibility.
A lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a civil engineering or suitable science subject. Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level may also be considered. All applicants should possess a grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6 in IELTS or 600 in TOEFL.

Contact.
For more information about this course please contact Postgraduate Admissions - click here to send them an e-mail.

Duration.
1 year full-time.

Programme Summary.
The civil and structural engineering industry is evolving to meet changing demands from clients and in the environmental and social issues facing the world. The advances in computing power have provided the engineer with the ability to produce more economic, innovative structures. The procurement process has focused the engineers mind on wider issues of management of design and the changing laws on the environment, health and safety and society affect the role and responsibility of the engineer. This is a challenging time for the structural engineering industry and this programme has been designed to meet these challenges.

This programme is designed specifically to look at these broader issues of sustainability, economics and social impact of civil and structural engineering works.

It also seeks to increase the depth of analytical knowledge of specialist subjects such as structural engineering and geotechnical engineering.

The width of knowledge is enhanced through the study of subjects such as sustainability, construction management, process management, advanced IT. These studies are intended to enable the engineer to manage the design process and to analyse the impact of civil and structural engineering projects on society.

The depth and breadth of study is explored in an Interdisciplinary Design Module which is undertaken with Diploma students from this University’s School of Architecture.

Eligibility.
A lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a civil engineering or similar engineering subject. Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level may also be considered. All applicants should possess a grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6 in IELTS or 600 in TOEFL.

Contact.
For more information about this course please contact Postgraduate Admissions - click here to send them an e-mail.

Duration.
1 year full-time.

Programme Summary.
Good management of construction projects is essential in order to meet quality requirements, time constraints, and deliver within budget. Civil Engineering procurement is rapidly changing through many initiatives to improve the management of projects. The industry will require civil engineering managers able to manage this change. Heath and Safety is a major area which also needs to be well managed, this together with communication and man-management skills are important.

The MSc in Civil Engineering Management advances undergraduate studies in greater depth and breadth in a wide range of topics. It is designed for those students intending to specialise in management processes in civil engineering.

The management issues covered on the course are wide ranging and include sustainable construction, resource planning, finance planning and control, innovation management through enterprise and risk, applications of IT in efficient and economic operations. It also contains relevant topics of Health and Safety, Quality processes, communications skills, law and marketing.

Strategic planning together with applications of the management process is covered.

Applications are brought together in a Business Applications module which applies the theory to an Interdisciplinary Design Project, producing business plans including project finance, quality control, sustainability, marketing and resource control.

Eligibility.
A lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a civil engineering or similar building, construction or engineering subject. Students with advanced standing who can evidence an academic ability to a similar level may also be considered. All applicants should possess a grade C in English Language at GCSE level or a minimum score of 6 in IELTS or 600 in TOEFL.

Contact.
For more information about this course please contact Postgraduate Admissions - click here to send them an e-mail.