Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Course Catalogue 2022/3
UEAR-AKM03: MEng(Hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering with Year long work placement
Leading to the award of MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING
Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement
Normal course duration: 5 Years
[Page last updated: 24 April 2022]
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 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12 Part 2 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12 Part 3 Stage 5: 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-AFM03: MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering UEAR-AKB07: BEng (hons) Civil Engineering UEAR-AKL03: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award] UEAR-AKC03: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award] Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: Yes; Year 4: No; Year 5: Yes |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0% Part 2 Stage 2: 20% Part 2 Stage 3: 0% Part 2 Stage 4: 40% Part 3 Stage 5: 40% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
This course is being replaced by a new course in Structural and Architectural Engineering 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.
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR20385 | Civil engineering hydraulics 1 | 6 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
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 | |
AR20478 | Soil mechanics and foundation design | 12 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
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.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR20384 | Industrial placement | 60 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.
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Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 4
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR30315 | Dissertation | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
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 2 Stage 4
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR30403 | Building environment 3 | 6 Credits |
AR30412 | Materials science 2 | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR30402 | Bridge engineering | 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.
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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 5
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 4. 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 | |
AR40443 | Advanced research dissertation | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40307 | Group design project - civil and architectural | 12 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40413 | Structures 4 | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40392 | Natural building materials | 6 Credits |
AR40418 | Advanced timber engineering | 6 Credits |
AR40419 | Sustainable concrete technology | 6 Credits |
AR40444 | Building environment 4 | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 5
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40415 | Building environmental design project | 12 Credits |
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40445 | Programming for design | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
AR40301 | Conservation engineering | 6 Credits |
AR40302 | Architectural structures | 6 Credits |
AR40324 | Advanced geotechnical engineering | 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.
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