COURSE CURRICULUM

Year 1 of the BEng (Hons) in Sustainable Civil Engineering introduces students to the foundations of engineering, combining core technical knowledge with professional skills. Semester 1 includes modules such as Introduction to Engineering, Engineering Computing, Engineering Mathematics 1, Engineering Physics 1, Engineering Professionalism, and Land Surveying & Sustainable Energy, providing students with a comprehensive grounding in engineering principles, mathematics, physics, and industry practice. Semester 2 builds on this foundation with Engineering Maths 2, Engineering Physics 2, Mechanics 1, BIM 1, and Management for Engineers, equipping students with the analytical, technical, and organizational skills needed for civil engineering practice. In Year 2, students begin to focus on civil engineering disciplines, with Semester 3 covering Construction Health & Safety, Construction Technology, Engineering Maths 3, Reinforced Concrete Design, Site Works Design, and BIM 2 and Surveying. Semester 4 continues with Engineering Maths 4, Environmental Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, Introduction to Project Management, Structural Analysis 1, and Timber & Steel Design, deepening students’ understanding of construction methods, structural analysis, materials, and sustainable design principles. Year 3 emphasizes applied learning and industry experience, with Civil Engineering Maths and Construction Technology Systems alongside Geotechnical Engineering 1, Hydraulics, and Structural Analysis 2. Students complete a six-month placement and can select electives such as Advanced Surveying, Energy Performance of Buildings 2, Highway Engineering, Mechanics of Materials, or Sustainable Heat & Power Generation Technologies to tailor their learning. In Year 4, students consolidate their expertise through Dissertation 1 and 2, Geotechnical Engineering 2, Hydrology for Sustainability, Project & Corporate Management, Structural Analysis 3 & Design, Environmental Engineering 2, and Innovative Technology, alongside optional modules including Law for Engineers and Sustainable Energy. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical and professional experience, ensuring graduates are prepared to design, construct, and manage sustainable infrastructure projects while meeting contemporary environmental, societal, and industry standards.