Program Overview

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Overview

The professionally-accredited BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University offers students excellent placement options and is the ideal preparation for a varied and interesting career in the world of civil engineering.

Course Description

This degree in Civil Engineering gives students plenty of opportunities to apply their studies to real situations, supported by employers from industry who provide case studies and suggestions for projects and on the year-long work placement.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Engineering Mathematics I: Develops knowledge and understanding of the mathematics underpinning engineering, and helps students apply these techniques within an engineering context.
• Structural Analysis and Design I: Introduces structural mechanics and provides an understanding of the basic concepts and techniques, with emphasis on the application of these to the solution of statically determinate structures.
• Introduction to Materials I: Provides an introduction to different civil engineering materials in terms of their source and properties.
• Surveying and CAD: Introduces basic techniques for land surveying and setting out, and develops an understanding of the use and application of Computer Aided Design in the Built Environment.
• Geotechnics I: Provides a basic understanding of soil and rock mechanics and their engineering applications.
• Hydraulics: Introduces fundamental fluid properties and consolidates knowledge to the concepts, theory and application of fluid mechanics.

Year 2

• Materials II: Develops more in-depth and advanced understanding of the main materials used in civil engineering.
• Surveying and Transportation: Introduces methods of infrastructure route planning, highway geometry, design & construction, geodetic and satellite surveying.
• Engineering Mathematics II: Develops knowledge and understanding of probability theory and statistics underpinning engineering.
• Geotechnics II: Provides an advanced understanding of soil behaviour in shear, consolidation, induced and applies this to the design of earth structures.
• Water Engineering: Introduces the fundamental principles of engineering hydrology applied to civil engineering problems.

Year 3

• Advanced Materials: Advances understanding of the behaviour of engineering materials under a wide range of service conditions with consideration of durability and sustainability.
• Transportation and Infrastructure: Develops an understanding of pavement and drainage design, traffic flow and junction design, and climate resilience.
• Applied Geotechnics and Design: Provides advanced design skills for complex geotechnical applications.
• Structural Design and Risk Management: Critically applies structural design procedures for members made from a variety of materials based on their environmental conditions.
• Research Project: Enables students to complete a substantial piece of individual work and build on their expertise in their degree specialism.
• Water Supply and Wastewater Management: Provides a thorough grounding in the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and water supply networks.

Professional Accreditation

The accrediting body for this degree is the Joint Board of Moderators for the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

Entry Requirements

• GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• A levels: A minimum of 112 UCAS points.
• BTECs: DMM from BTEC National Diploma.
• Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
• International Baccalaureate: Level 4: 24 IB points.
• T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Tuition Fees and Funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year (full-time).
• International students: £18,250 per year (full-time).

Research Areas

• Research participation
• Facilities and support
• Research collaboration and partnership
• Research integrity
• Doctoral Academy
• Research spotlight
• Professorial lecture series
• Staff research outputs

Career Paths

Career opportunities are varied and interesting, with good opportunities for work both overseas and in the UK. A degree in Civil Engineering can lead to a wide range of employment opportunities.