Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Programme Catalogue 2016/17 |
UEAR-AFM07: MEng(Hons) Civil Engineering |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF ENGINEERING
IN CIVIL ENGINEERING |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 4 years |
 Possible DAPs for this programme:
Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required. | |
Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11
 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 . - Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR10369 | Structures 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR10003 | Building environment 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10033 | Geology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10040 | History & theory 1.1: vernacular architecture | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10244 | Design studio 1.1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR10370 | Structures 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR10366 | Computer applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10367 | Mathematics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10368 | Surveying | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR10426 | Materials science 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 20% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR20076 | Soil mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20385 | Civil engineering hydraulics 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR20318 | Civil engineering management 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20386 | Mathematics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20389 | Structures 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20390 | Surveying and geology field course | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR20004 | Building environment 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20238 | Transportation infrastructure engineering | 3 credits [equivalent to 6 CATS credits] |
| AR20241 | Foundation design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR20442 | Structural design and construction | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- This is the penultimate stage of the programme.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 .
- Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR30315 | Dissertation | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR30034 | Geotechnical engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30344 | Civil engineering hydraulics 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30400 | Structures 3 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30401 | Year 3 joint design project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR30402 | Bridge engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30403 | Building environment 3 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30405 | Coastal and water engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR30412 | Materials science 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
- Exemption: Students passing (P1 or P2) fewer than 48 credits in Part 3 will be transferred to the DAP. Part & stage weightings for this programme are 0:20:40:40 instead of 0:16:34:50.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section A) ; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section A) .
- Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 40% towards the final award classification
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| It may be possible for students to take AR40430 (Study abroad) in place of the S1 units listed here subject to the approval of the Director of Studies. |
Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: |
| Students will normally only be able to take this unit if they achieve over 70% in AR30315 in Year 3. Students who successfully gain a place on AR40443 will be able to drop an optional unit they have selected in S1 and S2. |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40443 | Advanced research dissertation | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40325 | Group design project - civil | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40413 | Structures 4 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40308 | Advanced composites in construction | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40392 | Natural building materials | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40419 | Sustainable concrete technology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40446 | Public health engineering for developing communities | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4 |
| Designated Essential Units: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40305 | Civil infrastructure design project | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40324 | Advanced geotechnical engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | ECTS Credits |
| AR40301 | Conservation engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40319 | Advanced construction management | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40418 | Advanced timber engineering | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40425 | Materials engineering in construction | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| AR40445 | Programming for design | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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