BEng (Hons) Civil with Environmental Engineering Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton

Introduction to the range of issues related to the content and role of the civil engineering profession. Through independent and self-managed research, critical evaluation of published studies and writing of technical reports, you will develop an appreciation of the health and safety, environmental and sustainability issues related to civil engineering projects.

Covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials, and the ability to evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types.

Introduction to the mathematics and statistics required to study civil engineering. Vectors, linear algebra, matrix analysis, solutions of a set of linear equations, functions of one or more variables, differentiation and integration will be covered. Statistical tools are provided for estimating uncertainty in civil and environmental engineering problems.

Introduction to the analysis of simple structures. Through the application of the equilibrium equations, you will be able to determine the support reactions and internal forces in structural members. The study will be undertaken through rigorous analytical and graphical approach as well as through physical conceptual understanding of the structural behaviour.

Introduction to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site.

Introductory module covering principles of soil mechanics and engineering geology. The syllabus includes identification of soils and common rock types; engineering description and classification of soils and rocks; physical properties of soils and rocks; stresses in soils; earth's surface processes; an introduction to geological maps.

Deals with the static response of structures in terms of forces and displacements, with equilibrium equations, material properties and structure deflected shape used as analysis tools. You will learn the basic tools to analyse statically indeterminate beams, simple frames and structures with axially loaded members.

Covers the principles of general basic numerical techniques relevant to civil engineering, such as numerical differentiation and integration, as well as approaches such as the finite difference method, the direct stiffness method and the finite element method.

In-depth understanding of the principles of concrete technology and ability to produce safe design procedures for structural concrete elements reinforced with conventional steel bars and/or steel fibres. You will develop the knowledge and skills for designing and applying conventional and special concrete materials.

Introduction to the basic principles of hydraulics in the context of civil engineering, including hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and behaviour of real fluids, and develop the analytical skills required to solve common hydraulics problems.

In-depth understanding of the principles of soil mechanics required in civil engineering practice and introduces the analytical and empirical methods to predict soil behaviour under different loading conditions. You will be able to apply soil mechanics theory to the design of common geotechnical engineering structures.

Exploration of the erosional and depositional processes, landforms and sediments associated with fluvial, glacial/periglacial and aeolian environments. You will learn about the factors influencing the evolution of these environments over timescales from hours to decades.

Investigation of how society manages pollution in order to protect human health and the natural environment. You will examine changing attitudes to pollution and how environment management and technology can be used for pollution control.

Development of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of optical Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and apply this learning to real-world situations in the geographical, geological and environmental sciences.

Sound knowledge of the behaviour and design of structural steel members and their connections and deepen your understanding and application of modern codes of practice procedures (Eurocodes), national annex and UK building regulations.

Examination of the policies and practice behind EIA and the techniques and methodologies designed to consider the environmental consequences of activities. Although focused on UK practice, the module considers the evolution of environmental assessment both in the UK and globally.

Opportunity to undertake a research programme on a subject of particular interest. You will be able to perform an investigation of a specific aspect of civil engineering at a far greater depth than would be possible in any taught module.

Introduction to the theory of open channel water flow, basic coastal and estuarine processes and sediment transport and give you an understanding of the basic design principles of engineered interventions and the social, environmental and economic implications.

Introduction to building information modelling (BIM) as a tool in the design and construction management of buildings. You will develop enough theoretical insight and practical skills to be able to use BIM.

Design of site investigations and interpret the results of in situ and laboratory testing to obtain parameters for design. The module will introduce advanced constitutive models for soil behaviour and their implementation in numerical analysis.

Highlight the demand that construction places on finite resources and the necessity to build in a sustainable manner. You will study how building design, procurement, materials and methods of construction are related to buildings solutions at both national and international level.

Introduction to the fundamentals of surface and groundwater hydrology, focusing on precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, discharge, groundwater recharge, groundwater storage and groundwater flow. You will look at pollutant transport dynamics with a focus on pollutants in surface and groundwaters generated by human activities.

Deepening of your knowledge of the creative and complex interdisciplinary nature of the structural design process. A group design project will bolster your existing knowledge of construction materials, analysis (structural, geotechnical and hydraulic) and member design.