Awards
Target Award
Award Description:Master of Engineering - MG
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Accreditation
Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
Programme Offerings
Full-Time
F2F-JMU-SEP
Sandwich Year Out
F2F-JMU-SEP
Educational Aims of the Course
The MEng in Civil Engineering fulfils all the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. It is designed to develop a high level of technical expertise together with the leadership skills needed to practice successfully as a professional engineer in the modern international civil engineering environment. The knowledge and skills gained from this programme are designed to enable graduates to make an immediate contribution to their employers, and to enable them to achieve the highest positions within the civil engineering profession. The educational aims of the MEng in Civil Engineering are to: Provide a programme of study that fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Provide a programme of study, which develops core knowledge, and understanding of engineering principles, mathematics and computation, appropriate to the field of Civil Engineering. Enable students to develop specialist knowledge, intellectual, analytical, practical and critical abilities that will enable them to analyse, investigate and develop robust solutions to Civil Engineering problems. Develop relevant study and personal skills so that students progressively take responsibility for their learning, becoming, independent learners, while receiving appropriate tutoring and support. Enable students to develop a full range of communication skills Equip students with a range of transferable skills and attributes in the use of computers, software packages, team working, communication, time management and problem solving methodology which will enable them to undertake responsible roles in industry. Provide a degree programme which meets the accreditation requirements of AHEP-4 UK Spec and the needs of industry. Develop students to work in and manage teams and also to work independently at managerial level utilizing project management and technical skills. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. For students undertaking a placement year, the aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Apply a comprehensive knowledge of mathematics, statistics, natural science and engineering principles to the solution of complex problems. Knowledge will be informed promoting a critical awareness of new developments in Civil engineering.
2.
Work effectively within a group to design, analyse and evaluate Civil Engineering projects, adopting an inclusive approach and recognising the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusivity.
3.
Apply practical engineering skills acquired through laboratory work, to the design of complex civil engineering projects.
4.
Use a range of land surveying equipment effectively for setting out engineering works and for collecting site data for the production of engineering plans.
5.
Exercise initiative and ethical personal responsibility both as a leader and as a team member.
6.
Plan and record CPD for personal and professional development.
7.
Apply an extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of engineering materials and components to civil engineering design.
8.
Develop specifications for materials and methods to ensure quality of engineering design solution and its construction.
9.
Develop planning and control project schedules with regard to Civil Engineering project management principles, commercial and legal aspects.
10.
Write original technical and research reports in compliance to relevant intellectual property and copyrights.
11.
Communicate effectively through the written word, engineering drawings, clear use of mathematic notation, orally and through effective use of IT.
12.
Formulate and analyse complex Civil Engineering problems by collecting, processing and inferring relevant data, facts and information, and by using first principle mathematics, statistics, applied science and engineering principles.
13.
Generate an innovative design for construction, products, systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs
14.
Demonstrate an understanding of the need for a high level of professional and ethical conduct in civil engineering and a knowledge of professional codes of conduct.
15.
Evaluate and design structures exposed to dynamic loads
16.
Demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of design processes and methodologies and the ability to apply and adapt them to unfamiliar situations.
17.
Manage the design process and evaluate outcomes.
18.
Select and apply appropriate computational and analytical techniques to simulate complex Civil Engineering systems for planning, designing and construction, with due regard to the limitations of the techniques and scope of applications employed.
19.
Develop a methodology based on the critical evaluation of technical literature, using qualitative and quantitative data to provide recommendations to bring improvement aligned with UN SDG’s, through independent research.
20.
Design innovative solutions in accordance with current appropriate codes of practice and industry standards.
21.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour with regard to Civil Engineering, involving consideration of Health and Safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters
22.
Demonstrate knowledge of the holistic nature of Civil Engineering projects and the wider impact on the society, economy and environment. This will include BIM and life cycle analysis.
23.
Develop an awareness and the ability to identify ethical concerns and to make reasoned and justified ethical choices.
24.
Evaluate and mitigate risk, including environmental, commercial and security risk associated with Civil Engineering projects.
Teaching, Learning and Assessment
Acquisition of underpinning knowledge is achieved mainly through student-centred learning delivered through, lectures, tutorials, problem solving sessions, workshops, laboratory and computer sessions, off-site learning activities, participation in group projects and individual investigational/research project. The major vehicles for practical skills are laboratory work, field work including the surveying field course week, and the research project at level 6. The economic, Social and Environmental context of engineering operations is delivered by means of lectures and case studies. The use of appropriate case study material is an essential part of teaching in this area. Testing of knowledge will be done through unseen examinations, assignments, preparation of reports, design tasks, oral presentations, workshops, peer review, computer-based exercises, work placement reports. Assessment of field work and laboratory work also includes practical tests in situ. Tracking of key skills and Civil Engineering attainments.
Programme Structure
Programme Structure Description
The programme is offered in full-time and full-time sandwich attendance modes. Entry to the programme is normally at level 4 for suitably qualified candidates. The programme will offer the opportunity of 60 credits of study abroad at Level 5. Students will be enrolled on a 480 credit (or 600 credit, … For more content click the Read More button below.
Structure
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 7
Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations
There is an approved variance for this programme: Level 7 Engineering Design Project module is approved as a 60 credit module, and it is approved to run year long. In accordance with Engineering Council requirements, a maximum of 30 credits on this programme can be awarded by compensation.
Entry Requirements
A levels
Access awards
BTECs
GCSEs and equivalents
IELTS
International Baccalaureate
Interview required
Irish awards
OCR Cambridge Technical
Reduced offer scheme
T levels
UCAS points
Welsh awards
Extra Entry Requirements
Is a DBS check required?
No
HECoS Code(s)
(CAH10-01) engineering