Program Overview

Introduction to Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)

The Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool is a comprehensive, vocational course that covers all aspects of a civil engineer's education. The program emphasizes applying learning in context and includes a substantial practical component.

Course Overview

• The course is a full-time, three-year program with a start date in September.
• The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and partially meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Students will learn about the key aspects of civil engineering, including structural analysis and design, materials, ground engineering, water supply and sanitation, and the digital built environment.

Course Structure

Year One

• Compulsory modules:
  • GEOMECHANICS 1 (CIVE120)
  • SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1 (ENGG110)
  • ENERGY SCIENCE (ENGG116)
  • CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (CIVE162)
  • INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS (MATS105)
  • ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS FOR CEE (CIVE198)
  • DIGITAL ENGINEERING (CIVE125)
• The program introduces students to the essentials of civil engineering, including maths, computer-aided drawing, and communication skills.

Year Two

• Compulsory modules:
  • GEOMECHANICS 2 (CIVE220)
  • GROUP DESIGN PROJECT (CIVE263)
  • HYDRAULICS (CIVE210)
  • STRUCTURAL ELEMENT DESIGN (CIVE241)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIVE261)
  • PROGRAMMING FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS (CIVE286)
  • ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II (CIVE299)
  • STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR (CIVE203)
  • TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING AND MODELLING (CIVE212)
  • ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING 1 (CIVE204)
• Students taking the BEng program who have reached the required academic standard can transfer to the MEng program at the end of year two.

Year Three

• Compulsory modules:
  • GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING (CIVE320)
  • INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (ENGG341)
  • SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CIVE350)
  • OLD STRUCTURES OF STEEL, TIMBER AND MASONRY (CIVE334)
  • STRUCTURAL PLANNING (CIVE340)
  • WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT (CIVE326)
• Optional modules:
  • EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (CIVE342)
  • STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (ENGG301)
  • UNCERTAINTY, RELIABILITY AND RISK 1 (ENGG304)
  • INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENTS (ENGG302)

Teaching and Assessment

• The program encompasses the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering.
• Technical knowledge and skills are complemented by a sound appreciation of the life-cycle processes involved in engineering and an awareness of the ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in practicing as a professional engineer.
• Students are taught through a combination of face-to-face teaching in group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars.
• Assessment takes many forms, each appropriate to the learning outcomes of the particular module studied, including coursework and examination.

Course Options

• Year in China: Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in Suzhou.
• Year Abroad: Spend an additional year of study at a partner university abroad following your second year of study.
• Summer Abroad: Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of the university's worldwide partner institutions.
• Year in Industry: Year in industry placements give students an in-depth workplace experience where they can develop their skills and apply their learning.

Careers and Employability

• The program aims to provide the educational base for graduates who demonstrate great skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
• Many graduates have moved on to have careers with employers such as Airbus, BMI, British Airways, Highways Agency, Jaguar Land Rover, National Nuclear Laboratory, Network Rail, Pilkington, Rolls Royce, and Siemens.

Fees and Funding

• UK Fees: ｣9,790 per year (full-time), with additional fees for year in industry and year abroad.
• International Fees: ｣32,000 per year (full-time), with additional fees for year in industry and year abroad.
• Scholarships and bursaries are available, including the Liverpool Bursary, Asylum Seekers Scholarship, and Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: AAB, including Mathematics.
• BTEC: Distinction* in a relevant BTEC, plus B in A Level Mathematics.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall, with no score less than 4, and including 5 in HL Mathematics.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5, or equivalent.