BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering – Extended modules
Construction Technology and Materials
Year 1 core modules
- Chemical Science and the Environment
- Communication and Laboratory Skills
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science
- Fundamentals of Mathematics for Engineering A
- Fundamentals of Mathematics for Engineering B
- Materials and Mechanics Engineering Science
Year 2 core modules
- Construction Technology and Materials
- Contract
- Engineering Mathematics
- Feasibility Study
- Field Surveying
- Professional Skills
- Structural Mechanics
- Sustainable Construction
Year 3 core modules
- Analytical Techniques for Engineers
- Conceptual Civil Engineering Analysis and Design
- Construction Management
- Engineering Management and Leadership Skills
- Geotechnology and Materials
- Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
Final-year core modules
- Employment Skills
- Geotechnical Design
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Project
- Structural Engineering and Materials
- Water Infrastructure
Non-credit bearing optional modules
- A foreign language: German, French, Spanish, Chinese (Mandarin)
- In-sessional Academic English (for international students)
- Professional Mentoring
You may select one or more of these modules.
Modules offered may vary.
Through this module, you gain a knowledge and understanding of how domestic dwellings and low-rise structures are constructed and project managed, including consideration of the materials used and modern construction strategies and techniques.
Typical module content includes site considerations and ground hazards, construction methods and components including foundations, walls, floors, roofs, windows, services and drainage, and system building, common housing defects and repair, properties of key materials - brickwork, concrete, steel and timber, and practical laboratory sessions that support material knowledge.