Peirianneg Sifil gyda blwyddyn mewn diwydiant (MEng)
- UCAS code: H208
- Next intake: September 2020
- Duration: 5 years
- Mode: Full time with sandwich year
Clearing and Adjustment
This course is available in Clearing and Adjustment for 2020 entry. Call us on 0333 241 2800 to discuss your options or view all of our vacancies.
Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.
Why study this course
Civil engineers play a key role in planning, designing, constructing and maintaining the physical environment around us, including buildings and structures, flood defences and water supply programmes.
Our Civil Engineering programme offers you a highly regarded degree course at one of the top universities in this field, preparing you for exciting future career opportunities in designing and working with the built and natural environments.
This course includes the opportunity to take a year of industrial placement between your second and third years of academic study. With this option we will support you in finding a placement that will allow you to experience at first- hand, a professional working environment. If you are successful in securing a placement you will be paid a salary and will enhance your employability skills through direct experience of working in business, industry or the public sector.
On the academic side you will develop a thorough understanding of civil engineering theory, which will be backed up by practical application through laboratory and research work, field courses and design classes, enabling you to develop your career in any area of the civil engineering industry.
Choosing the Cardiff MEng Civil Engineering degree offers you a quicker, more direct route to Chartered Engineer status than the shorter BEng.
The MEng allows you to use the last two years to expand and strengthen your knowledge in civil engineering. You will benefit from advanced learning in design and management and an appreciation of the techniques needed to manage and organise a multidisciplinary engineering design project.
This degree is fully accredited by the Institutions of Civil and Structural Engineers and satisfies the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Other Cardiff University Civil Engineering courses include:
- A thorough grounding in the fundamentals of civil engineering if you choose a BEng course
- The opportunity to study abroad at a partner institution for one semester if you choose the relevant MEng (International) degree option
- The opportunity to study a language if you choose the relevant MEng degree option with a sandwich year at a university in France, Germany or Spain
Distinctive features
The distinctive features of the course include:
- Fast-track route to Chartered Engineer status
- The opportunity to study at the highest-rated civil engineering school in the UK for our research, and the impact of our research (according to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework)
- The facilities that come with such a successful research unit
- The opportunity to learn from leaders in their fields, through direct access to academic staff, many of whom are Chartered Engineers or have worked in industry
- An open and engaging culture between students and staff
- The opportunity to follow a sandwich year in industry
Accreditations
Where you'll study
Yr Ysgol Peirianneg
Dewch i astudio yn un o'r ysgolion peirianneg fwyaf blaenllaw yn y DU o ran ansawdd ymchwil ac addysgu.
Entry requirements
AAA - AAB including Mathematics. If you are studying a science A level, a pass in the practical element (where applicable) will be required. Please note, General Studies will not be accepted.
Extended Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
DD in BTEC plus grade B in Maths A-Level.
36 - 34 points including 5 or above in Higher Level Mathematics, or 665 in 3 Higher Level subjects to include Mathematics.
Other UK qualifications may also be accepted, often in lieu of A-levels, but subject requirements must be met. If you are offering non-UK qualifications, our qualification equivalences guide should allow you to calculate what kind of offer you are likely to receive.
Please be aware that this is a general guide, and that some programmes may have more detailed or specific entry requirements which will be reflected in your offer.
Find out about our Schools' admissions criteria, offer guarantee scheme, changes to programmes and translating your documents.
GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 51 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
GCSE Maths grade C or 4. GCSE English Language Grade C or 4 or an accepted English Language equivalent
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course. If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement, including the ability to travel to outside of the UK or to undertake a placement/studies outside of Cardiff University
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Tuition fees
UK and EU students (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £9,000 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Students from outside the EU (2020/21)
| Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|
| £21,950 | None |
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Costs for sandwich years
During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, placement year or year abroad) a lower fee will apply. Full details can be found on our fees pages.
Additional costs
Course specific equipment
No specific equipment is needed. The University will provide resources such as computers and associated software, laboratory equipment (including any safety equipment) and a variety of additional learning resources.
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Course structure
This is a five-year full-time degree with the third year spent working in industry. The course includes a carefully chosen balance of core modules and optional modules. Most modules are worth 10 credits, some are worth 20 and a few, including the year four and year five projects, are each worth 30. You need to earn 120 credits a year.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2020/21 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2020.
Year one
Year one consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Analysis | EN1091 | 20 credits |
| Computing 1 | EN1092 | 10 credits |
| Environmental Fluid and Geomechanics | EN1911 | 20 credits |
| Materials and Construction | EN1912 | 20 credits |
| Design Studies | EN1915 | 20 credits |
| Structures | EN1916 | 20 credits |
| Professional Engineering | EN1917 | 10 credits |
Year two
Year two again consists of a series of lectures underpinned by practical laboratory sessions.
There is an off-site residential field-course for five days in the spring semester, as part of the Field Studies of the Natural and Built Environment module.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Analysis | EN2026 | 20 credits |
| Computing 2 | EN2208 | 10 credits |
| Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics | EN2314 | 20 credits |
| Professional Studies and Construction | EN2315 | 20 credits |
| Structural Analysis and Design | EN2400 | 40 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| History of Western Architecture | EN2207 | 10 credits |
| Environmental Engineering | EN2313 | 10 credits |
Year three: Sandwich year
Year three is spent working in industry. You are normally expected to be in employment for a minimum of 30 weeks to satisfy the minimum University requirement, although the Cardiff School of Engineering expects the placement to last for the whole academic year.
During your placement you will be visited by your industrial training tutor or nominee at least once, but preferably twice, if you are based in the UK.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Training | EN3095 | 120 credits |
Year four
Year four includes a major project, with a value of a quarter of the overall year. For this you will work individually, alongside a supervising staff member.
There are other core modules but also a choice of optional modules, building upon the foundations established in the earlier years.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Construction Management | EN3104 | 10 credits |
| Project | EN3300 | 30 credits |
| Structural Analysis | EN3302 | 10 credits |
| Water Engineering | EN3303 | 10 credits |
| Geotechnical Engineering | EN3304 | 10 credits |
| Structural Design Studies | EN3307 | 10 credits |
| Civil Engineering Design | EN3309 | 10 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Tensile Structures | EN3213 | 10 credits |
| Concrete Materials and Structures | EN3311 | 10 credits |
| Environmental Geotechnics | EN3314 | 10 credits |
| Environmental Hydraulics | EN3317 | 10 credits |
| Waste Management and Recycling | EN3401 | 10 credits |
Year five
Year five includes a group project, which makes up a quarter of the overall assessment.
There are also several core and optional modules.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Engineering Studies | EN4321 | 10 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Numerical Methods in Engineering | EN4018 | 10 credits |
| Integrated Building Design | EN4102 | 30 credits |
| Renewable Energy Design | EN4103 | 30 credits |
| Finite Element Theory and Practice | EN4302 | 10 credits |
| Design Feasibility | EN4306 | 10 credits |
| Coastal and Estuarine Engineering | EN4307 | 10 credits |
| Building and Infrastructure Information Modelling | EN4308 | 10 credits |
| Soil Mechanics | EN4325 | 10 credits |
| Structural Engineering | EN4326 | 10 credits |
| Dynamics | EN4570 | 10 credits |
| Flood Design | EN4571 | 10 credits |
| Steel Structures | EN4573 | 10 credits |
| Advanced Structural Mechanics | EN4574 | 10 credits |
| Sediment Transport Dynamics | EN4576 | 10 credits |
| Fundamentals of Nanomechanics | EN4630 | 10 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
Teaching is through lectures, examples classes and extensive laboratory, IT and practical work. The taught modules in the first two years are largely compulsory, but options are usually available in years four and five. All students must complete a 30-credit individual project in year four, for which they are allocated a supervisor from among the teaching staff. There are opportunities for interactions with potential employers.
Year 1
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
45%
Guided independent study
55%
Placements
0%
Year 2
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
38%
Guided independent study
62%
Placements
0%
Year 3
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
0%
Guided independent study
0%
Placements
100%
Year 4
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
31%
Guided independent study
69%
Placements
0%
Year 5
Scheduled learning and teaching activities
34%
Guided independent study
66%
Placements
0%
How will I be supported?
You will be assigned a personal tutor who is a member of the academic staff associated with your degree course. Your tutor will be there to advise you on academic, non-academic and personal matters in a confidential and informal manner when you need some guidance. We aim to help you overcome any problem, however big or small, as smoothly and quickly as possible.
For the 30-credit project in year four, you will be allocated a supervisor in the broad area of research specialism and meet regularly.
During your placement year you will be visited by your industrial training tutor or nominee at least once, but preferably twice, if you are based in the UK.
The tutor will interview you, check your logbook/diary and discuss progress with you, the company training officer and/or the manager with direct responsibility for your training. A summary report will be filed.
You will have access through the Learning Central website to relevant multimedia material, presentations, lecture handouts, bibliographies, further links, electronic exercises and discussion circles. Opportunities for you to reflect on your abilities and performance are available through the Learning Central ‘Personal Development Planning’ module.
The University offers a range of services including the Careers Service, the Counselling Service, the Disability and Dyslexia Service, the Student Support Service, and excellent libraries and resource centres.
Feedback
We’ll provide you with frequent feedback on your work. This comes in a variety of formats including oral feedback in classes like design and project work and via return of marked coursework.
The opportunity to test your knowledge and understanding will be provided throughout the semester via class tests in Years 1 and 2, plus feedback on written assessments. Occasionally, peer assessment of an individual’s contribution to a group may be used, and you may also receive oral feedback on presentations and contributions to group activities.
Year 1
Written exams
79%
Practical exams
2%
Coursework
19%
Year 2
Written exams
60%
Practical exams
8%
Coursework
32%
Year 3
Written exams
0%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
100%
Year 4
Written exams
58%
Practical exams
5%
Coursework
37%
Year 5
Written exams
43%
Practical exams
0%
Coursework
57%
What skills will I practise and develop?
This course is accredited via the Engineering Council, meaning the core competencies of UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) are integrated throughout the taught years of the course.
Through lab work you will develop practical skills focused on the application of a range of engineering principles to real-life technological, regulatory and ethical problems encountered in the engineering profession.
You will also:
- Enhance your communication skills, both orally and in writing through a series of reports and assignments
- Develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to solve multidisciplinary problems in a engineering context
Careers
Career prospects
Graduates from this course are mainly employed in the civil engineering industry with major consultancy and contracting firms, such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Ramboll, Arup, Mott McDonald and others. Typical roles include graduate civil engineer, site engineer or design engineer, and they are based throughout the UK as well as further afield.
In 2015/16, 95% of the School’s graduates who were available for work reported they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation.
A number of graduates have opted for further study, either at MSc or PhD level, at Cardiff as well as institutions across the UK and beyond.
Others have chosen to work for national and multinational companies. Recent examples include companies in the financial, media and petrochemical sectors with destinations including Deloitte, PwC, Virgin and Shell.
Graduate careers
- Civil Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technology Analyst
