Civil Engineering - University Of Nottingham
Civil EngineeringShape itBuild itnottingham.ac.uk/civilUndergraduate guide 2020
ContentsOur course is shapedby our industrial linkswith companies such asExpertacademicsWhy study with us? 4Our courses5Industrial placements9How will I study? 10Careers and employability12How to apply 14Experience it 15AECOM, TaylorWoodrow andSir RobertMcAlpinewho are pushingforward theboundaries ofthe subjectContentsGet hands-onexperiencewith a year outin industryDevelop theskills andknowledgeneeded to becomea CharteredEngineerAll our coursesare accreditedby relevantindustrial bodiesMy QUEST scholarship was a greatopportunity that not only allowed meto undertake summer placementswith Network Rail, but gave me greatexperience in civil engineering.Serena Gough,MEng Civil EngineeringTop 10 in UKfor civil engineeringThe Guardian University Guide, 2019.295.2%Guidanceand advicefrom your personaltutor, peer mentorand dissertationsupervisorof undergraduates from the Department ofCivil Engineering secured work or furtherstudy within six months of graduation**See page 123
Our coursesWhy study with us?Studying civil engineeringat NottinghamA degree in civil engineeringfrom Nottingham demonstratesthat you can think critically,solve complex problems andwork effectively. Our strong tieswith industry mean our studentsenjoy work experience andcareer progression throughoutthe course and beyond.FacilitiesWe have dedicated teaching labs for structures,geotechnics and fluid mechanics. We alsohave a large geotechnical centrifuge facility,leading-edge GPS, surveying and laser scanningequipment, the largest road materials testingfacility in a UK university and a strong floorfacility for major structural testing.AccreditationAccreditation is a mark of assurance thatthe degree meets the standards set by theEngineering Council in the UK Standard forProfessional Engineering Competence (UKSPEC).An accredited degree will provide you withsome or all of the underpinning knowledge,understanding and skills for eventual registrationas a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Most employersrecruit preferentially from accredited degrees.Our coursesDegree titleUCAS code DurationA levelsIBBEng Civil EngineeringH2013 yearsAAB36-34BEng Civil Engineeringincluding an Industrial YearH20A4 yearsAAB36-34MEng Civil EngineeringH2004 yearsAAA36MEng Civil Engineeringincluding an Industrial YearH20B5 yearsAAA36Single honoursAt a glance Achieve a qualification in a departmentwith extremely high graduateemployment rates Gain hands-on experience througha variety of summer and year-outplacement opportunities, which areenhanced by our strong links withindustry Take advantage of our purpose-builtlaboratories and design studiosOur degrees are currently accredited by theJoint Board of Moderators (JBM) under licencefrom the UK regulator, the Engineering Councilincorporating: The Institution of Civil Engineers The Institution of Structural Engineers The Chartered Institution ofHighways and Transportation The Institute of HighwayIncorporated EngineersWe are the only department in the UK whosecivil engineering degree (MEng) is alsoaccredited by the Royal Institution ofChartered Surveyors, if students chooseappropriate elective modules.Required subjectsAll courses: You must have Maths A level or 6at Higher Level (IB). We also ask for an A level or6 at Higher Level in physics, chemistry, biology,design and technology, geography, geology,computing or further maths.A pass is required in science practical tests, ifassessed separately.General studies, critical thinking, citizenshipstudies, global perspectives and research,thinking skills are not accepted.An A level in quantitative methods is notacceptable in lieu of maths requirements.Foundation coursesApplicants who are not eligible for directentry to undergraduate study may be ableto apply for the Engineering Foundation YearProgramme. Find out more at nottingham.ac.uk/foundationcoursesEnglish language requirementsIELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element).For details of other English language tests andqualifications we accept, please emic English preparationIf you require additional support to take yourlanguage skills to the required level, you maybe able to attend a presessional course at theCentre for English Language Education, which isaccredited by the British Council for the teachingof English in the UK.Students who successfully complete thepresessional course to the required level canprogress onto their chosen degree coursewithout retaking IELTS or equivalent. Find outmore at nottingham.ac.uk/celeEngineering Adviser SchemeWe work with a network of local practisingengineering advisers throughout ourundergraduate degree programmes who arrangesite visits and provide helpful advice. This gives youa professional perspective on much of your projectwork, which is a central theme of our study/civil5
Our coursesBEng MEng Civil EngineeringOur courses will help you meetthe educational requirementsneeded on your journey tobecoming a chartered civil,structural or highway engineer.Year twoApplicants to the MEng courses will usually bemade a dual offer of AAA for MEng and AABfor BEng. This means you’ll receive two offersfor one UCAS application and a place in thedepartment even if you narrowly miss the AAArequirement. Students performing well on theBEng course have the option to transfer to theMEng course.Core subjects continue alongside a rangeof optional modules including individualinvestigative project and major groupdesign project.The BEng degree is a three-year programmeand students following this route will need toundertake further study if they wish to becomechartered engineers. Many students, especiallythose from overseas, choose to do our BEng andthen stay to complete one of our accreditedMSc degrees.Our civil engineering courses provide a solidgrounding in the core disciplines of structures,hydraulics, geotechnics, materials, surveying andconstruction management. There is an emphasison project work throughout and a wide range ofmodule choices to develop your specialistskills in later years.Year oneIn your first year you will be introduced tothe core disciplines and the context of civilengineering and engineering design projectwork. Professional skills are explored inworkshops. There is also a residentialsurveying field course.Your core subjects will be developed ingreater depth alongside further workshopsand a structural design project to help yousee the application of your studies.Year threeYear fourChoice of a wide range of optional modules;major group design project and individualinvestigative project.Optional modulesAll undergraduates are offered a wide rangeof module options both within the departmentand in other disciplines. This provides greateropportunities for you in finding areas of specialinterest.AccreditationOur MEng degrees are accredited as fullysatisfying the educational base for a CharteredEngineer (CEng). Our BEng degrees areaccredited as fully satisfying the educationalbase for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)and partially satisfying those for a CEng.A programme of accredited further learningwill be required to complete the educationalbase for CEng. For further informationsee jbm.org.ukTypical modulesYear oneYear twoYear three (BEng only)Core Geotechnics 1 Hydraulics 1 Mathematical Methods forCivil Engineering Structural Analysis Portfolio of Civil EngineeringStudies 1: This modulebuilds on core skills andaims to: introduce studentsto structural analysis andmodelling tools; developtheir ability to communicate;introduce constructionmaterials and their relateddesign considerations;provide an opportunity tolearn advanced surveyingtechniques. Group project: This is aproblem-based group designproject which focuses on theapplication of knowledgeand skills, from across thetaught modules. Groupsdevelop and cost a majorcivil engineering project andplan resources to ensuretimely and cost-effectivecompletion of the work.Core Advanced MathematicalMethods Fundamentals of Materials Geotechnics 2 Hydraulics 2 Structural Analysis 2 Portfolio of Civil EngineeringStudies 2: This modulebuilds on core skills andaims to: introduce studentsto structural analysis andmodelling tools; developtheir ability to communicate;introduce constructionmaterials and their relateddesign considerations;provide an opportunity tolearn advanced surveyingtechniques. Group Project: In this groupdesign project, the focuswill be on the design of asteel-framed building - inthis case a hall of residenceon campus. The successof the project relies on theapplication of the skills andtechniques which werelearned in Year One coremodules and workshops,supplemented by structuralanalysis skills you learn inyear two.Core Geotechnics 3 Hydraulic Design andExperiments Structural Concrete Design Building InformationModelling (BIM) Project:You’ll work in groups onthe design and planning ofa civil engineering projectthat aims to integrate allthe disciplines covered onthe course. Typical projectsinclude: water works, majorhighway schemes and retailparks. Staff and visitingprofessional engineersprovide guidance. Individual InvestigativeProject: You will choose aproject in your preferreddiscipline and plan adetailed investigation.Projects involve lab work,field investigations orcomputer modelling andrequire data collection andanalysis. You are supervisedby a member of academicstaff who is an expert in thediscipline.Modules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,not a definitive list. The most up-to-date information can be found on our website at study/civil7
Industry placementsTypical modulesYear three (MEng only)Year four MEng (MEng only)Core Geotechnics 3 Hydraulic Design and Experiments Structural Concrete Design Building Information Modelling (BIM) Project:You’ll work in groups on the design andplanning of a civil engineering project thataims to integrate all the disciplines coveredon the course. Typical projects include:water works, major highway schemes andretail parks. Staff and visiting professionalengineers provide guidance.Core Individual Investigative Project:You will undertake a long-term individualresearch project appropriate to yourparticular interests. It normally takes theform of an investigative, development ordesign project ending as a detailed finalreport. Projects involve lab work, fieldinvestigations or computer modelling andrequire data collection and analysis. Group Design Project: Working in groups,you’ll design and plan a major civilengineering project. Typical projects includewater works, major highway schemes andretail parks. Staff and visiting professionalengineers provide guidance.Optional Advanced Techniques in OrdinaryDifferential Equations Computerised Methods in Engineering Construction Practice Engineering Risk Management Mapping for Engineering Surveying and GPS Traffic EngineeringOptional Advanced Structural Analysis Advanced Structural Design Coastal Engineering Dynamics and Wind Engineering Environmental Fluid Mechanics Geotechnical Modelling Highway and Pavement Design Life Cycle Assessment Managing Infrastructure Systems Mapping for Engineering Surveyingand GIS Practical Railway Technology Satellite-Based Positioning Sustainable Construction andLife Cycle AssessmentModules may change, for example due to curriculum developments. The above list is a sample of typical modules that we offer,not a definitive list. The most up-to-date information can be found on our website at nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/civilDegrees with a yearin industryA year in industry is a fantasticopportunity for you to practiseand develop your engineeringskills, providing valuableprofessional experience whichis key to achieving CharteredEngineer status.FeaturesBenefitsSupportA year in industry will give a significant boostto both employment and academic prospects.According to research previously conductedby High Fliers Research, more than a third ofgraduate jobs are being filled by candidates whoalready have work experience with that employer.Getting a year in industry placement is thereforea great way into the job market after graduation.The skills and maturity that students developwhile out on placement have a positive impacton their final degree results, which of coursefurther enhances employability.Placements are usually undertaken in the UK,but can be anywhere in the world in companiesfrom major global organisations to smallerconsultancies and technology specialists.During a placement, you are classed as anemployee of the host company, and will receivea salary. There is a nominal fee for the placementyear and you will remain fully registered withthe University during this time.Our dedicated Industrial Placement Team worksclosely with the Careers and EmployabilityService to support you in finding the rightplacement. Companies also visit the Universityto recruit students for industrial placements.The benefits of a year in industry are wellrecognised, and as such our degrees withan industrial year are very popular. Likewise,securing a year in industry placement is a highlycompetitive process, and you are responsible forsubmitting your own applications, which mayinclude attendance at interviews and assessmentcentres. We therefore expect you to commitadditional time over and above your academicstudies to this process.During my industrial year, I developed my communication skills andgained a strong work ethic which really helped me in my final degreeyear. The experience gave me plenty to talk about on my applicationfor my current position of Graduate Civil Engineer at ARUP.Joe Dodgson,MEng Civil gstudy/civil9
How will I study?Engaging study,incredible resultsStudents are taught througha combination of lectures,practical sessions andproject work.TeachingThe main forms of teaching are lectures,practical sessions and project work. These aresupplemented by problem-solving classes,workshops and tutorials. For a typical week inyour first year, you can expect to attend 15 hoursof lectures and workshops and approximatelyfive hours of other classes for Computer AidedDesign (CAD), Building Information Modelling(BIM) and laboratory and project sessions.During your final year, you will undertake a majorproject which reflects your interests and thoseof your supervisor. This project is key to yourdevelopment as an independent engineer.Personal tutorsAll students have a personal tutor who willreview your academic progress each semesterand who is also available to help with anypersonal matters. Tutorials take place initiallyon a weekly basis, typically in groups of fourstudents in the first year. Tutorials can help todevelop your communication skills, personalorganisation and planning towards graduateemployment.AssessmentAll undergraduate degree programmes inthe University are modular, which means youundertake modules of study with assessment atthe end of each semester, with most modulesassessed using a mixture of coursework andexams. Some modules such as projects don’thave any exams and students submit reports,portfolios or in some cases presentation forassessment. As well as written exams, weuse eAssessments and eLearning approachesincluding quizzes and tests.On a BEng course, your graduating mark is madeup of 33% from your second year and 67% fromyour third year. If your third year is an industrialplacement, your graduating mark is made up of33% from your second year and 67% from yourfourth year. On an MEng course, your graduatingmark is made up of 20% from your second year,40% from your third year and 40% from yourfourth year. If your fourth year is an industrialplacement, your graduating mark is made up of20% from your second year, 40% from your thirdyear and 40% from your fifth year.Key Information SetsKey Information Sets (KIS) are comparablesets of information about full or part-timeundergraduate courses and are designed to meetthe information needs of prospective students.All KIS data is published on the Unistats website:unistats.co.ukA typical first-year undergraduate 11amMondayLecture: StructuralAnalysisTuesdayOptional workshopWednesdayLecture:Hydraulics 1ThursdayOptional workshopFridayLecture: Mathematicalmethods for civilengineering11am- 12pm1-2pmTutorial/example classPractical sessions/group project/private studyFreeperiodTutorial/example class3-4pm4-5pmOptional workshopFree time for participation in sports,clubs and societiesFreeperiodTutorial/example class2-3pmOptional workshopPractical sessions/group project/private study11
Careers and employabilityOutstandingcareers supportOur courses have a strong focuson preparation for professionalpractice. Modules are designedto meet the standards setby industry.98%Take your degree furtherOur courses have a strong focus on preparationfor professional practice: modules are designedto fulfil the requirements of engineeringinstitutions and projects often have directindustrial relevance.of our researchwas judged to beof internationalqualityOur degrees are balanced and well-roundedand the majority of our graduates who donot continue in further education progressto professional careers in a wide range ofengineering industries or in non-engineeringsectors.Research International Framework 2014Amplify your potentialWhether you already have a plan or need someinspiration, your Careers and EmployabilityService is here to help. 24,500Academic excellence and employability gohand in hand at Nottingham. Your course, andthe diverse student experiences we offer, willenable you to develop the skills and professionalcompetencies required to thrive in the jobmarket of the future.was the average starting salary*Key employment sectors for ourgraduates are:production managementarchitecture and town planningnatural and social scienceindustries careersCareersUoNWe will help you explore your options, so youfeel confident making choices about what youwant to achieve. Our team will support youas you build your CV, search for jobs, prepareapplications, practise your interview technique,and much more.Get the AdvantageThe career-enhancing Nottingham AdvantageAward recognises and rewards yourextracurricular activities. With a choice ofover 200 modules, you can hone the key skillsemployers are looking for. From developing yourleadership skills and learning a languageto public speaking and volunteering, youwill leave university with demonstrableexperience that sets you apart from othergraduates. For further information, visitnottingham.ac.uk/careers/advantage* Known destinations of full-time home undergraduateswho were available for work 2016/17. Salaries arecalculated based on the median of those in full-time paidemployment within the UK.13
How to applyHow to applyAll applications for full-timeundergraduate study atNottingham, includingapplications by internationalstudents, must be madethrough UCAS.You can apply online at ucas.com and will benotified of decisions through UCAS Track.Your personal statementThis is the section of your UCAS form that tellsus most about you, and you should make thebest use of it. Be as specific and detailed as youcan – we would like to see that you are a studentwho can work hard, be self-motivated and makethe best possible use of the opportunities thatour courses offer you. We would also like tohear about any skills you have gained throughextracurricular activities.Minimum entry requirementsUnless otherwise stated in individual courseprofiles, all UK applicants should have GCSEEnglish grade 4 (C) as a minimum.Alternative qualificationsIn this brochure you
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