Civil EngineeringMEng Honours

UCAS code H2904 Years

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Civil EngineeringMEng HonoursUCAS code H2904 Years

Our professionally accredited Civil EngineeringMEng Honours degree includes an additionalyear of Master's-level study, which deepensyour knowledge and provides the basis forregistering as a Chartered Engineer.

You'll learn about the infrastructure that underpins ourquality of life, and develop a strong understanding of howsociety might address global challenges such as climatechange, population growth and resource scarcity.

During the fourth year you develop your research skillsthrough an investigative research project. You also have theopportunity to specialise in:

• environmental engineering• geotechnical engineering• transport engineering• water resource engineering

Highlights of this degreeQuality and ranking• top 20 in the UK – The Complete University Guide 2018• 2nd in the UK for research power (Research Fortnight)• top 175 – Engineering and Technology category – Times

Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject2018

• top 150 – Civil and Structural Engineering category – QSWorld University Rankings by Subject 2018

Gain an industry-recognised qualification*This degree is professionally accredited by the Joint Boardof Moderators (JBM), which is made up of the following fourprofessional bodies:

• Institution of Civil Engineers• Institution of Structural Engineers• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation• Institute of Highway Engineers

The JBM works with universities to ensure their degreeprogrammes develop professional engineers who willcontinue to provide a global contribution to sustainable,economic growth and ethical standards.

*All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly bytheir professional body.

Become a chartered engineerBoth our BEng and MEng degrees provide a pathway tobecoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This is one ofthe most recognised international engineering qualifications.

Our Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees are a direct routeto becoming chartered. You don’t need to study any morequalifications after your degree to achieve chartered status.

Our BEng degrees can also lead to Chartered Engineerstatus. However, you’ll need to complete further study, likean approved Master’s degree.

Visit the Engineering Council’s website for information aboutthe benefits of becoming chartered.

Enjoy flexibility, variety and specialisationThe size, success and professional expertise at Newcastlemean that we can offer five study themes in civilengineering.

You'll study each theme in different proportions, dependingon which degree you choose, building to a highlyspecialised study programme to prepare you for your futurecareer.

Our study themes are:

• infrastructure• modelling and information systems• surveying engineering• environmental systems• human system demands and impacts

Find out more about what you will study in the CourseDetails section.

Benefit from our industry linksGraduate with the skills employers look for, thanks to theinput of our industry advisory panel into your degreeprogramme.

Network with professional engineers at the regional office ofthe Institution of Civil Engineers. It's hosted here atNewcastle.

Learn from speakers from industry, who we useextensively throughout our degrees to bring theory to life.

Receive support and advice from practising engineers onyour annual team design project. And showcase your workat our annual exhibition.

Observe professional engineers at work through field visitsto live civil engineering sites.

Compete for prizes donated by industry at each Stage.Categories include best overall student performance, bestdesign performance and best project.

Boost your employabilityOur graduates are highly employable.

The most recent data available at the time of printing showsthat 100% of our Civil Engineering BEng Honours and MEngHonours graduates went into employment or further studywithin six months of graduating.

90% of those in employment were in professional ormanagerial jobs. (DLHE survey 2014)

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Learn in outstanding facilitiesStudy at Newcastle and you will join our School ofEngineering.

We have fantastic facilities to develop professionalskills you'll need in your career.

These include specialist laboratories on campus, whereyou'll test your design decisions and learn how differentmaterials behave. For example:

• testing heavy structures, like reinforced concrete beams• analysing the properties of different materials, like steel

and timber• exploring chemical and biological properties of waters,

soils and more• studying how water behaves in flood or heavy rainfall• testing highway design with our driving simulator

You can find out more about our facilities on the Schoolwebsite.

You will also have access to full-scale field facilities offcampus, including:

• flood defence schemes• instrumented river catchment system• hydro-borehole facility• engineering embankment• electric vehicles

To make sure you get off to a fantastic start, we also giveyou a free start-up pack. This contains essential resourcesfor your studies including key text books and laboratory/sitesafety wear.

Study abroadIf you want to experience life in another country you canstudy abroad as part of your degree.

We have partners in Sweden, Singapore, Hong Kongand the USA.

This will boost your CV, your confidence and yourcommunication skills. It also shows employers that youembrace new experiences and  enhances your interculturalawareness.

Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme(DTUS)Do you want to become a technical officer in the RoyalNavy, British Army, RAF or Defence Engineering andScience Group when you graduate?

This degree is approved by the Defence TechnicalUndergraduate Scheme (DTUS).

DTUS is a sponsorship programme for students interestedin a scientific, engineering or technical career in the armedforces or the Ministry of Defence.

Find out more on our Armed Forces page.

Course Details

Modules for 2017 entry

Please noteThe module and/or programme information below isfor 2017 entry. Our teaching is informed by research andmodules change periodically to reflect developments inthe discipline, the requirements of external bodies andpartners, student feedback, or insufficient numbers ofstudents interested (in an optional module). To find outmore read our terms and conditions.Module/programme information for 2018 entry will bepublished here as soon as it is available (end of May2018).Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts foran academic year and you need to complete modulestotalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage. Furtherinformation, including the credit value of the module, isavailable in each of the module descriptions below.

What you will study - key themesYou study modules across five themes, in differentproportions depending on which degree you choose,including:

DesignDesign, and designing sustainable solutions to infrastructureproblems, is at the heart of our degrees.

At each Stage, you undertake a large engineering designtask. We have developed these from our world-leadingresearch, in conjunction with our industrial partners.

This ensures you develop the latest research-based andprofessional knowledge.

You'll analyse your design theories in our state-of-the-artfacilities, which have been independently rated as‘excellent’.

InfrastructureThis theme introduces you to the principles of structuraland materials engineering that can be applied to thedesign and building of:

• bridges• buildings• transport systems

Modelling and informaticsYou will develop your fundamental mathematical,analytical and computational skills that you'll use in yourdesign projects through this theme.

Environmental systemsThis theme explores our relationship with theenvironment around us, including water, land and air.

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Human and management systemsThis theme focuses on the challenges facing civilengineers, such as:

• climate change• growing populations and scarce resources• issues such as ethics and management

SurveyingThis theme introduces you to:

• engineering surveying• GPS• aerial photography• 3D laser scanning

It will also introduce you to mapping and positioningtechniques that underpin any infrastructure project.

MEng final yearIn Stage 4, you learn in weekly blocks, often alongside ourMSc students and professional engineers from industry.

You'll work full time on a unit of study for one week, with thefollowing week timetabled for independent study.

You have a choice of modules that offer career-enhancingskills.

This include Global Engineering, an international designand build challenge that has seen students work inBorneo to design and build a water supply for a remote,jungle village.

This also includes Business Enterprise in Science andEngineering that teaches you how to set up and operatea business in the construction sector.

In addition, the Career development module gives you thechance to undertake a work placement, allowing you tobenefit from our excellent links with industry.

ModulesOur degrees are divided into stages and each stage lasts foran academic year:

• you take 120 credits' worth of modules at each stage• some modules are compulsory to make sure you get all

the essential knowledge you need• optional modules let you tailor the degree towards your

personal interests

Programme modules do change and therefore may differ foryour year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modulesCEG1004 Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 1CEG1101 Environmental SystemsCEG1201 Geotechnical Properties of Soils and RocksCEG1302 Structural MechanicsCEG1303 Engineering MaterialsCEG1501 Fluid MechanicsCEG1709 Engineering Surveying 1

Stage 1

CEG1710 Geographic Information SystemsENG1001 Engineering Mathematics 1

Stage 2

Compulsory modulesCEG2001 Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 2CEG2002 Statistics and Numerical Methods for CivilEngineersCEG2101 Treatment of Water and WastewaterCEG2201 GeotechnicsCEG2301 Structural AnalysisCEG2302 Steel and Concrete StructuresCEG2303 Construction MaterialsCEG2401 Land Traffic and HighwaysCEG2501 HydraulicsCEG2712 Engineering Surveying 2

Stage 3

Compulsory modulesCEG3001 Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 3CEG3002 Construction ManagementCEG3003 Engineering Ethics and SustainabilityCEG3004 Sustainable Engineering Systems DesignProjectCEG3201 Geotechnical DesignCEG3301 Design of Building SystemsCEG3305 Computational Engineering AnalysisCEG3401 Design of Transport InfrastructureCEG3503 Hydrosystems Engineering

Stage 4

Compulsory modulesCEG8002 Construction Project ManagementCEG8003 Public Policy: Infrastructure and ClimateChangeCEG8099 Investigative Research ProjectOptional modulesYou will take one module from the following list:CEG8005 Global Engineering - An International Designand Build ChallengeNCL8007 Career Development for Masters LevelStudentsSPG8016 Business Enterprise in Science andEngineeringYou take further modules with a total of 40 credits fromone of the following subject areas:Environmental EngineeringCEG8105 Solid Waste Management

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Stage 4

CEG8107 Environmental Engineering for DevelopingCountriesCEG8405 Air PollutionCEG8608 Contaminated LandGeotechnical EngineeringCEG8202 Ground Investigation - Design, Principles andPracticeCEG8204 Ground Improvement TechniquesCEG8205 Soil Modelling and Numerical MethodsCEG8608 Contaminated LandTransport EngineeringCEG8409 Traffic and Environment Management forSustainabilityCEG8410 Road SafetyCEG8414 Electromobility and Low Carbon VehiclesCEG8422 Intelligent Transport SystemsWater Resources EngineeringCEG8505 Climate Change: Earth System, FutureScenarios and ThreatsCEG8506 Hydrosystems ModellingCEG8512 Integrated River Basin ManagementCEG8523 Modelling and Forecasting of Floods

Teaching and assessmentYou'll learn through lectures, practical work, site visits,individual study and group work.

A typical week includes lectures each morning with two orthree laboratory or design sessions in the afternoons.

In Stage 4, you work full time on a unit of study for oneweek, with the following week timetabled for independentstudy.

We'll assess you through coursework. This may include:

• reports and calculations• using 3D visualisation tools• making presentations to practising engineers from

industry

Teaching and assessment methods may vary from moduleto module. More information about each module includingspecific assessment methods, credits and contact hours,can be found in the Course Details section.

Support and settling inWe provide plenty of support to help you successfully movefrom school to university study. We’ll help you settle inquickly and are here if you have any issues.

We support you through:

• a personal tutor – a member of academic staff who canhelp with academic and personal issues

• a peer mentor – a fellow student who can help yousettle in and answer any questions you have

• our student-run society, CEGSoc – to help you makefriends with your coursemates, with social eventsthroughout the year

Entry Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see ouradditional entry requirements web pages to find out whichother qualifications are considered.

The entrance requirements below apply to 2019 entry.

Advice on Maths and Science requirementsIf you don’t think you will have the exact Mathematics andScience qualifications referred to in our entry requirementsby the time you need them, you may not be sure what todo.  We hope that the following will help.

• If you already have, or are taking, the A level (orequivalent) Maths and Science qualifications specified inour entry requirements, you should apply for stage 1(First Year) entry of the engineering degree course inwhich you are interested

• If you have a Maths qualification but will not have it at Alevel (or equivalent) when you start your degree, youshould apply for the relevant degree with FoundationYear.  We may give you the opportunity to take theNewcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course* and theoption to start in First Year if we think that this will be thebest route for you

• If you have A level Maths (or equivalent) already but not atthe required grade, you should contact us for advice. We may decide that you could be considered forFoundation Year entry, or it may be that our engineeringcourses are not the best options for you

• If you will not have the equivalent of an A level in theScience subject (if any) required, you should apply for therelevant degree with Foundation Year.

If you are still not sure, do not worry.

Whatever you apply for, our Admissions Tutors will help youdecide which is the best route for you.  They may thereforemake you an offer for a different course (e.g. FoundationYear entry instead of First Year entry) from the one youapply for.

(*The Newcastle University Pre-Entry Maths Course aims toprovide the requisite mathematical skills and conceptsneeded on our engineering degree courses and to preparestudents for the modes of learning they will encounter.  Thematerials for the course are delivered electronically andinclude opportunities to practise your skills.  You study thematerials in your own time and, when you are ready, youbook your exam with the Engineering School to which youhave applied.   A fee of £150 is payable at the time ofbooking the exam or shortly before the date set forexamination.)

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A LevelsAAA including Mathematics, but excluding General Studiesand Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSEPhysics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6)required if not offered at A or AS level.

Scottish QualificationsAAA at Advanced Higher including Mathematics. HigherPhysics required at grade B if not offered at AdvancedHigher. Two Highers at the required grade (in differentsubjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replacea third Advanced Higher

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate37 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6 orabove. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or aboveif not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving CertificateCandidates will normally only be considered for FoundationYear entry. All applications will be considered on anindividual basis.

Access QualificationsIn a relevant area of engineering or physical science. At least45 level 3 credits at Distinction. At least 15 credits should bein mathematics (including differential and integral calculus).Other units should include analytical engineering sciences(e.g. mechanical or electrical science/principles, physics,chemistry, materials science, electronics).

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National ExtendedDiploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entryonly. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year forspecific entrance requirements.

Cambridge Pre-UD3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics.GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Extended Project QualificationIf you offer the Level 3 Extended Project Qualification in atopic relevant to the degree programme, we will vary ouroffer to recognise this.

PARTNERS - A LevelsABB including Mathematics but excluding General Studiesand Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics Alevels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSEPhysics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6)required if not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and

colleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 NationalExtended Diploma/OCR Cambridge TechnicalLevel 3 Extended DiplomaCandidates will be considered for Foundation Year entryonly. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year forspecific entrance requirements.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’ssupported entry route for students from schools andcolleges in England and Northern Ireland. Find out moreabout the PARTNERS Programme.

Foundation YearIf you don’t have the right mathematics and/or sciencequalifications for direct entry, you can take a CivilEngineering Foundation Year:

• Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng Honours(H201)

• Civil Engineering with Foundation Year MEng Honours(H291)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need toprogress to one of our three- or four-year Civil Engineeringdegrees.

English Language RequirementsApplicants whose first language is not English require aminimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you need help to meet our English Languagerequirements, we can provide support with extra tuition.

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements.

Other International QualificationsABB at A level is typically the minimum required for entry toan undergraduate course. You can check the equivalentgrades for qualifications offered in your country.

We will also consider your application if you have lower ornon-standard qualifications.

International Foundation ProgrammesIf you are an international student and you do not meet theacademic and English language requirementsspecified above, you should consider a pre-sessionalcourse at INTO Newcastle University, which will help toprepare you for study on this degree course.

INTO Newcastle University is based on the Universitycampus and offers a range of courses includingthe International Foundation in Physical Sciences andEngineering.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

See our 2018 Admissions Policy (PDF: 185 KB).

See further policies related to admission.

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Careers

Civil Engineering careersThe quality of Newcastle graduates is well recognised by theengineering profession and our students have an excellentrecord for obtaining rewarding employment at the end oftheir degree programmes.

We host a dedicated Civil Engineering professionaldevelopment fair for second-year students. Many of thesector’s leading employers and professional bodies attend.

In recent years, our graduates have gone on to work for arange of leading companies and authorities such as Atkins,Arup, eCOM, CH2M Hill, Mott MacDonald, MWH, Transportfor London, and Balfour Beatty.

As well as civil engineering careers, graduates have gone towork in the mining, nuclear, oil and gas, and renewableenergy industries.

Some graduates have chosen to undertake advanced study(eg PhD or MSc) in civil engineering or related subjects.Others take up commissions in the Armed Forces.

An engineering degree will also equip you with the skills for acareer in a wide variety of areas such as generalmanagement, administration, banking and insurance, withorganisations such as HSBC and IBM.

Find out more about the career options for Civil Engineeringfrom Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.

Careers in Biomedical Science97% of graduates from the school of BiomedicalScience were employed or in further study within 6months of graduating, with an average salary of£20,124*

There is a great demand for graduates in the biomedicaland biomolecular sciences within the health services andindustry, particularly leading or working as part of researchteams, and many of our students choose this career path.

Engaging with Industry

Throughout your studies there will be many opportunities toengage with industry including:

• Site visits• Guest lectures• Employability Fairs• Industrial placements• Internships• Advice from Industry

We develop our students' employability with:

• Access to our award winning careers service• Year-long industrial placements• Summer placements• Internship opportunities

• Opportunities for part time work with JobsOC• SOLAR - a student led outreach group teaching school

children science• Emploability ambassador roles• Opportunities to volunteer via Go Volunteer• Opportunities to participate in clinical work shadowing• Mock interviews• CV interviews• Careers clinics• Assistance with applying to medicine/dentistry

When you graduate

Sectors employing bioscientists include:

• Pharmaceuticals• Biotechnology• Universities• Management• NHS• Finance• Patent Law• Chemical• Cosmetics and toiletries• Food and Drink• Scientific writing• IT• Research and development• Teaching

In addition, with a biosciences-related degree you couldundertake scientific, medical, veterinary and agriculturalresearch in universities and research institutes. Hospital andpublic health laboratories also employ a large number ofbioscientists.

A large proportion of our graduates choose to take a furtherdegree either a Medical, Masters, PhD or teachingqualification, before embarking on permanent employment.

What our Alumni say

"The opportunities afforded by doing the MSci gave me afantastic taste of research and helped me realise it was thecareer path for me." Dr Alex Egan - Research Associate

"My degree allowed me to sample several different scientificareas, providing me with a broad understanding, before Ispecialised in an area I thoroughly enjoyed. This has leadme down the path of molecular biology and ultimately to mycurrent research and development position working in thepharmaceutical industry." - Dr Lauren Drage - DevelopmentScientist at GSK

"The School of Biomedical Sciences gave me thefoundation needed for my PhD. From lab practicals, to thesummer placement, to the final year project, I was providedwith many opportunities to test first hand if research was thecorrect path for me." - Siobhan Lister - PhD student

Companies that our graduates work for include:

• GlaxoSmithKline Plc• NHS• Bupa• Fujifilm Diosynth• KPMG

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• Universities worldwide• Small and Large pharma/biotech

Find out more about the career options for Biomedical andBiomolecular Sciences from Prospects: The UK's OfficialCareers Website.

*Destination of Leavers of Higher Education (DLHE) data2015/16

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees (UK students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:The maximum fee that we are permitted to charge for UKstudents is set by the UK government.As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£9,250 in 2018-19For programmes where you can spend a year on a workplacement or studying abroad, you will receive asignificant fee reduction for that year.Some of our degrees involve additional costs which arenot covered by your tuition fees.*Please note:As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee toincrease in each subsequent academic year of yourcourse, subject to government regulations on feeincreases and in line with inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.

Tuition Fees (EU students)

**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Tuition Fees (International students)

2019 entry:Tuition fees for 2019-20 have not yet been confirmed.2018 entry*:£21,000 per year*Please note:You will be charged tuition fees for each year of yourdegree programme (unless you are on a shorterexchange programme).If you spend a year on placement or studying abroad aspart of your degree you may pay a reduced fee for thatyear.The tuition fee amount you will pay may increase slightlyyear on year as a result of inflation, as measured byRPIX**.See more information on all aspects of studentfinance relating to Newcastle University.**RPIX is a measure of inflation in the UK, equivalent to allthe items in the Retail Price Index excluding mortgageinterest payments.

Scholarships and Financial Support (UKstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support (EUstudents)

You may be eligible for one of a range of NewcastleUniversity Scholarships in addition to government financialsupport.Newcastle University ScholarshipsGovernment financial support

Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

We offer our Vice-Chancellor's InternationalScholarships and Vice-Chancellor's ExcellenceScholarships to eligible international students.We also offer International Family Discounts which areavailable for all international students with a close familymember who has graduated from or is now studying atNewcastle University.

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Scholarships and Financial Support(International students)

Some of our subject scholarships and sportsscholarships are also available for international students.

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Applying to Newcastle Universitythrough UCASTo apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle you mustuse the online application system managed by theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

UCAS codes for Newcastle University

• institution name - NEWC• institution code - N21

UCAS buzzwordAsk your teacher or adviser from your school or college forthe UCAS buzzword. You need the buzzword when youregister on the Apply system. This makes it clear whichschool or college you are applying from.

All UK schools and colleges and a small number of EU andinternational establishments are registered with UCAS.

If you are applying independently, or are applying from aschool or college which is not registered to manageapplications, you will still use the Apply system. You will notneed a buzzword.

Making your applicationOn the UCAS website you can also find out more about:

• application deadlines and other important dates• offers and tracking your application

Application decisions and enquiriesFind out more about our admissions process and who tocontact if you need help with your application.