Civil and Environmental Engineering

Graham Lawson

Senior Engineer at Persimmon Homes

“Abertay’s Civil Engineering degree is fantastic. It was an intensive four years that covered a broad spectrum of subjects. During our third year we were put on a placement in the industry for three months. To be given the opportunity to go into the real world and put the skills learned in class into practise really shows you how your learning can shape the world. “

Study Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay and gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Chartered Civil Engineer.

You’ll be given a firm grounding across a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, with plenty of practical and hands-on experience gained through industry partners, including Transport Scotland, Balfour Beatty, and BEAR Scotland.

You’ll get a chance to work directly in the industry to gain a deeper focus on specific areas that impact the built, human and natural environment.

BEng (Hons)/MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

This degree is unique in that it offers you a guaranteed, high-calibre work-placement in Year 3. This will give you insight into an engineering specialism, from onsite construction to design consultation.

MODULES

Year 1

Engineering Science 1 Introduction to Civil and Environmental Engineering Introduction to Environmental Sciences Engineering Science 2 Landscape Processes and Surveying Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay MySuccess Modules*

Year 2

Environmental Engineering Water Resources and Fluid Mechanics Structural Engineering 1 Engineering Science 3 Surveying and Construction Microcredentials**

Year 3

Civil and Environmental Engineering Practice Geotechnical Engineering Structural Engineering 2 Placement CAREER PATHS

• Civil Engineer • Building Control Surveyor • Design Engineer • Structural Engineer • Water Engineer PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION ACCREDITATION Institution of Civil Engineers Institution of Structural Engineers Chartered Institution of Highways Transportation and the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers

UCAS CODE H3H3

BEng (Hons) H2H2

MEng DURATION:

4 years (full time) 5 years (full time) Year 4

Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering Waste and Wastewater Management Project Research Methods and Management Integrating Group Project Civil and Environmental Engineering Project Water and Environmental Engineering 1

Year 5 (MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering only)

Structural Design and Geotechnical Engineering Waste and Wastewater Management Project Research Methods and Management Integrating Group Project Civil and Environmental Engineering Project Water and Environmental Engineering 1

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

* MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development. **Microcredentials allow you to explore a number of topics that appeal to you. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS BEng (Hons) Higher: BBBB A Level: CCC ILC (H): H3H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 28 BTEC Extended Dip: MMM MEng Higher: AABB A Level: BBC ILC (H): H2H2H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 30 BTEC Extended Dip: DDM ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS BEng (Hons) - Numerate Subject MEng - Maths

For applicants with other qualifications please visit our website.

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