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School of Civil Engineering
MEng, BEng Civil and Structural Engineering (International)
Overview
The Civil and Structural Engineering course offers a route to an accredited degree, providing a broad education across the major areas of civil engineering. The course prepares you for the demands of a civil engineering career, with ample opportunities for developing communication skills, group working, research skills and self-directed study.
The course offers the flexibility to tailor your education to reflect your interests and career plans, whilst still maintaining the rigorous standards of an accredited degree.
On this course you will spend the third year of the MEng at Hong Kong Polytechnic University or in Australia.
UCAS code: H292
Industrial placements: Yes
Study abroad: Yes
Delivery option: MEng (4 years, full-time) or BEng (3 years, full-time)
Start date: September
Course fees: (2012 entry)
Home/EU: £9,000 International: £16,200.
The main University website has more information on Your finances 2012.
Course brochure: Download
Accreditation: This degree has been accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
Modules
The tables below show the modules that you will study if you commence your studies in September 2012. This information is taken from the University Programme Catalogue, which is a tool designed for current students to select modules. If you are looking to start your studies in September 2013 this is still a useful guide as it gives you an idea of what you might study.
This is an indicative list and actual content may vary as we regularly review the content or our courses in light of new experiences and developments in the field.
Year 1
Year 2
| Compulsory modules | Optional modules (choose two) |
| Structural Design of Concrete | Sustainable Engineering Solutions |
| Structural Design of Steel | Transport Engineering and Planning 2.1 |
| Structural and Stress Analysis 2.2 |
Environmental Health Engineering in Developing Countries |
| Civil Engineering Materials 2.2 | Principles of Construction Management 2.2 |
| Integrated Design Project (2.2) |
Architectural Studies: 2.2 |
| Geotechnics 2.2 | Building Services Engineering 2.1 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2.2 | |
| Water Engineering 2.2 |
Year 3
| Compulsory modules | Optional modules |
| MEng Third Year Abroad | Construction Site Fieldcourse |
Year 4
Career options
Recent graduates of this course have
successfully secured positions such
as Graduate Civil Engineers, Graduate
Engineers, Graduate Structural Engineers
and Project Coordinators with organisations
such as Roscoe Capita, Babtie Group, Price
and Myers, AMEC Group Ltd, BT, Mowlem
Engineering, JSM Design Ltd, White
Young and Green, Sheperd Construction,
McCarthy’s Associates and Furness Green
Partnership.
Entry requirements
2013 entry
AAA at A level including Mathematics, two A levels and two AS level may be considered. AS level mathematics considered.
Engineering or Construction Diploma grade A plus A-level (A2) Mathematics grade A or higher. AS level mathematics considered.
IB: 38 points overall, with 18 points at higher level to include 5 points in higher level mathematics and physics.
We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK and international qualifications.
English language requirements: A pass at GCSE level in English Language (grade C or above). If English is not your first language, you are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English and you will need to meet our minimum requirements.
How to apply
All undergraduate applications should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS).
If you require any further information please contact the Undergraduate Admissions team, e: ugcivil@leeds.ac.uk, t: +44 (0)113 343 2262.