University of Wales Newport

Course Details

MEng Civil Engineering

Course Description

For the first three years, you will study alongside those on the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course. This will give you the opportunity to learn fundamental engineering principles, further develop your knowledge and skills and gain an appreciation for concepts relevant to civil engineering. In your fourth year, your additional year of study, you will apply what you’ve already learned on a substantial project. Year One * Mathematics for Engineers * Engineering Site Practice and Surveying * Materials for Civil Engineering * Sustainable Civil Engineering Design * Professional Practice for Engineers * Civil Engineering Mechanics and Structural Design Year Two * Further Mathematics for Engineers * Sustainability in Civil Engineering Design * Civil Engineering Practice * Engineering Surveying and Highway Design * Geotechnics and Engineering Geology * Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology * Mechanics of Materials and Structures Year Three * Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering * Civil Engineering Management * Structural Engineering * Geotechnics – Analysis and Design * Individual Project * Group Project – Design and Sustainability * Plus optional modules Year Four * Integrative Group Project – 40 credits * Advanced Civil Engineering Materials * Geo-Environmental Engineering * Safety Health and Environmental Engineering Optional modules include: * Fatigue and Fracture* * Advanced Structural Analysis and Seismic Design * Advanced Structural Design * Integrative Project Planning and Management * Aid Finance and Development Practice * Further Finite Element Analysis* * Non-Destructive Testing* The above information is a sample module description for illustrative purposes. Modules and module content may change from time to time. *10 credit module.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Employment opportunities for our graduates are excellent. Our graduates secure work with consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors and local authorities, with a range of companies that include Capita Symonds, BAM Nuttall, Hyder Consulting, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, Morgan Est, Carillion, Mott MacDonald, Atkins, Network Rail, United Utilities, and various international companies.

MEng Civil Engineering University of Wales Newport