MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Integrated Master's degree at the University of Brighton

This module 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. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions.

This module will introduce you 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.

This module will introduce you 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. It is linked to Engineering for People design Challenge UK and aims to prepare you for an effective professional life

This module will introduce you 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. As a result of the nature of the content, there is a focus on practical skills with much of the delivery taking place in a pract

This module will introduce you 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. The calculation of displacements and stresses will be also introduced as base of the limit state principles.

This is an 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. Lab classes, tutorials and a field day will give you hands-on experience.

This module will focus on the process of planning projects through the design and construction stages of a low/medium-rise development. Focusing on 'constructability', it will highlight the demands faced by those involved in managing the construction environment and the complex issues that arise when integrating new and more sustainable materials, technologies and construction methods, while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of those carrying out the production operation.

Structural Analysis 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, and gain the skills to deal with the fundamental modelling of material response beyond the elastic limit.

In this module, you will gain an 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. The module will also prepare you for a productive professional life by encouraging best practices in cooperation and teamwork.

Computational Mechanics 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. The module will equip you with the necessary skills in computer programming and mathematical modelling to perform numerical simulations of common civil engineering problems.

This module will help you develop an 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 such as shallow and deep foundations, slopes and earth-retaining structures.

In this module, you will be introduced 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. There is a significant amount of laboratory work, so you will develop your practical skills and improve your understanding of theories through real-life observations.