Civil and Infrastructure Engineering BEng (Hons)
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Fees: This is a resource intensive course, so it costs £8600. Start date: You can start this course in September.
Even before completing the course, the knowledge I had acquired allowed me to become a more competent and rounded engineer. John Ellard
Teaching and learning You will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, on and off site laboratory and site work, visits to companies, workshop laboratories, surveying field work, groupwork and individual assignments. Some traditional exams may also be involved for design tests.
Autumn
Stage one
Spring
Stage TWO
Construction CAD and Personal Development
Structural Analysis Theory and Design 1
Construction Materials Technology
Site Surveying 1
Autumn
Duration and mode of study: 3 years full time or 4 years with the Technology Foundation Programme.
About the course You will develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering technical design and management. You will be introduced to key design skills in structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials. This course will also enhance your skills in advanced areas of civil engineering theory, particularly structures and infrastructure design.
Civil Engineering Construction
Advanced Structures, Fluids Mechanics and Geotechnics Part A
Commercial Management and Personal Development
Advanced Engineering Mathematics 2
Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Engineering Mathematics 1
Advanced Structures, Fluids Mechanics and Geotechnics Part B
Infrastructure Surveying and Asset Management 2
Infrastructure Design 2
Advanced Structural Analysis and Design 3
Civil Engineering Management
Advanced Infrastructure Surveying and Design 3
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Autumn
UCAS code: H291
You will work on real life projects and case studies and go on site visits and field trips, so you will be able to put your theory into practice and develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for. You will be able to pursue further study to be a Chartered Civil Engineer.
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Markeaton Street.
Why choose this course?
Independent Study and Personal Development
Spring
Factfile
Options Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) Between stage two and three you will have the option of developing your skills and knowledge in the industry by participating in a work placement. On completion of two modules, you will be awarded the Diploma in Professional Practice. You will take: Applied Professional Practice Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice. Stage Three You will choose modules from: Geotechnics 3 Fluid Mechanics. Additional information The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators as satisfying the partial requirements for Chartered Engineer and full requirements for Incorporated Engineer.
This will lead to Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institution of Highway Engineers following a period of relevant experience and a professional review. If you don’t have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, you can apply to study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first. Your career When you graduate, you will have lots of career opportunities in civil engineering in fields such as design, maintenance, asset management and construction. You could work in private companies which specialise in contracting or consulting, for local authorities, water companies, Network Rail or the Highways Agency, for example. Or you may choose to continue your studies by taking a postgraduate course in order to gain Chartered Engineer status.