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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Course Catalogue 2022/3


UEAR-AFB07: BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL ENGINEERING


Mode of Attendance: Full-time


Normal course duration: 3 Years

[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
UEAR-AFB09: BEng (hons) Civil Engineering Studies
UEAR-AFL07: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
UEAR-AFC07: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
DAP is exit award only
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


Jump to:

Year 1

This course is being replaced by a new version so Year 1 of this version are not available in 2022/3. You can find details of the new course here.

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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 2

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20385 Civil engineering hydraulics 1 6 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20238 Transportation infrastructure engineering 3 Credits
AR20318 Civil engineering management 1 6 Credits
AR20386 Mathematics 2 6 Credits
AR20389 Structures 2 6 Credits
AR20390 Surveying and geology field course 3 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20478 Soil mechanics and foundation design 12 Credits
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR20004 Building environment 2 6 Credits
AR20442 Structural design and construction 12 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 3

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30315 Dissertation 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30034 Geotechnical engineering 6 Credits
AR30344 Civil engineering hydraulics 2 6 Credits
AR30400 Structures 3 6 Credits
AR30401 Year 3 joint design project 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30412 Materials science 2 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
AR30402 Bridge engineering 6 Credits
AR30403 Building environment 3 6 Credits
AR30405 Coastal and water engineering 6 Credits
AR30453 Engineering risk and uncertainty 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.