Civil Engineering with Construction Management BEng(Hons)

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Top reasons to choose this course

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) – fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Industrial Advisory Board – benefit from expert advice, networking opportunities and one-to-one meetings with professionals to help you plan your career and secure placements.
• Combine civil engineering with construction management – develop the ability to plan, coordinate and manage construction projects that meet engineering, scheduling and regulatory requirements.
• Interdisciplinary project work, including the 'Engineering for People Design Challenge', helps you work on solutions to global engineering challenges.
• Learn building information modelling (BIM) – gain a professional advantage with digital design skills.
• Learn in specialist labs with industry-standard equipment to develop practical, hands‑on skills.
• Placement opportunities – choose an optional paid placement year to gain valuable experience with leading employers such as Balfour Beatty and South East Water.
• Collaborate with researchers with expertise in areas such as earthquake engineering dynamics and design, advanced geotechnics and rock mechanics, bridge engineering and advanced hydraulics.

Year 1

You will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering in relation to business, society and the sustainability of the built and natural environment.

You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge.

Modules

• Land and Construction Surveying

  This module will introduce you to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site. As a result of the nature of the content, there is a focus on practical skills with much of the delivery taking place in a practical setting.

• Structural and Stress Analysis

  This module will introduce you to the analysis of simple structures. Through the application of the equilibrium equations, you will be able to determine the support reactions and internal forces in structural members. The study will be undertaken through rigorous analytical and graphical approach as well as through physical conceptual understanding of the structural behaviour. The calculation of displacements and stresses will be also introduced as base of the limit state principles.

• Construction Materials

  This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials, and the ability to evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions.

• Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics

  This is an introductory module covering principles of soil mechanics and engineering geology. The syllabus includes identification of soils and common rock types; engineering description and classification of soils and rocks; physical properties of soils and rocks; stresses in soils; earth’s surface processes; an introduction to geological maps. Lab classes, tutorials and a field day will give you hands-on experience.

• Mathematics for Civil Engineering

  This module will introduce you to the mathematics and statistics required to study civil engineering. Vectors, linear algebra, matrix analysis, solutions of a set of linear equations, functions of one or more variables, differentiation and integration will be covered. Statistical tools are provided for estimating uncertainty in civil and environmental engineering problems.

• Civil Engineering Practice

  This module will introduce you to the range of issues related to the content and role of the civil engineering profession. Through independent and self-managed research, critical evaluation of published studies and writing of technical reports, you will develop an appreciation of the health and safety, environmental and sustainability issues related to civil engineering projects. It is linked to Engineering for People design Challenge UK and aims to prepare you for an effective professional life by encouraging best practices in cooperation and teamwork.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through .

Year 2

You will build on the knowledge and skills you have acquired in your first year. You’ll also apply what you have learned to civil engineering design and construction tasks.

Modules

• Structural Analysis

  Structural Analysis deals with the static response of structures in terms of forces and displacements, with equilibrium equations, material properties and structure deflected shape used as analysis tools. You will learn the basic tools to analyse statically indeterminate beams, simple frames and structures with axially loaded members, and gain the skills to deal with the fundamental modelling of material response beyond the elastic limit.

• Fluid and Soil Mechanics

  This module introduces the basic principles of hydraulics, including hydrostatics, hydrodynamics and the behaviour of real fluids, and will give you the basic analytical skills to solve common hydraulics problems in civil engineering. You will also develop an in-depth understanding of the fundamental soil mechanics principles and their application to common geotechnical engineering problems as well as the methods to predict soil behaviour under different loading conditions.

• Construction Methods and Technology

  This module will focus on the process of planning projects through the design and construction stages of a low/medium-rise development. Focusing on ‘constructability’, it will highlight the demands faced by those involved in managing the construction environment and the complex issues that arise when integrating new and more sustainable materials, technologies and construction methods, while ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of those carrying out the production operation.

• Construction Project Management

  This module will expand your knowledge of key construction and project management concepts so you can evaluate projects and develop a plan for the most effective and efficient delivery of a project within a client’s brief. In order for you to understand the processes involved in the management of construction throughout a project lifecycle, the content will cover projects right through from inception to delivery and use.

• Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

  In this module, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of concrete technology and ability to produce safe design procedures for structural concrete elements reinforced with conventional steel bars and/or steel fibres. You will develop the knowledge and skills for designing and applying conventional and special concrete materials. The module will also prepare you for a productive professional life by encouraging best practices in cooperation and teamwork.

• Computational Mechanics

  Computational Mechanics covers the principles of general basic numerical techniques relevant to civil engineering, such as numerical differentiation and integration, as well as approaches such as the finite difference method, the direct stiffness method and the finite element method. The module will equip you with the necessary skills in computer programming and mathematical modelling to perform numerical simulations of common civil engineering problems.

Placement year

A placement year offers an excellent opportunity to gain work experience, build a professional network, increase your confidence, develop existing skills and discover new ones. The experience also significantly enhances your CV.

Our students have been on placement in organisations including:

• Mackley
• Balfour Beatty
• Transport for London
• South East Water.

There is also the opportunity to study abroad.

Learn more about placement opportunities at 黑料吃瓜网.

Final year

In your final year, you will embark on an individual project and choose from our option modules. This gives you the flexibility to explore areas including sustainable construction, waste management and design of renewable technologies, specialising in areas that interest you most.

Modules

Core modules

• Design of Steel Structures

  This module will provide you with a sound knowledge of the behaviour and design of structural steel members and their connections and deepen your understanding and application of modern codes of practice procedures (Eurocodes), national annex and UK building regulations. It will enable you to design a structural system, underpinned by functionality, safety and stability, buildability and economic objectives.

• Construction Management

  This module will assist you in planning for a career in construction management. It is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of construction management and the management of modern methods of construction, characterised by complexity of design, prefabrication, assembly, construction and commissioning. During the module, you will demonstrate your ability to work in teams to identify problem situations and produce practical solutions.

• BEng Individual Project

  This module provides you with the opportunity to undertake a research programme on a subject of particular interest. You’ll be able to perform an investigation of a specific aspect of civil engineering at a far greater depth than would be possible in any taught module and will benefit from the experience of planning, undertaking and writing up such a study. The module will extend and integrate your understanding of civil engineering topics as covered in the course modules.

Options*

• Dynamics of Structures

  In this module, you will learn the fundamental concepts of the dynamics of civil engineering structures. Earthquakes, wind, sea waves and moving loads such as trains create vibrations in structures that might cause damage and eventually collapse; Dynamics of Structures is designed to provide you with the tools necessary to model the motion of structures forced by dynamic loads and design devices able to reduce these vibrations.

• Project Planning and Analysis

  Providing a problem-solving scenario for you to develop individual responses while working in a group, the focus of this module is to identify a feasible plan to a complex project. This will demonstrate the best trade-offs on time, cost and performance, bearing in mind the need for health, safety and welfare, and the ‘constructability’ of the proposal. You will also learn to use computers to produce plans using sophisticated industry-led software.

• Building Information Modelling

  This module introduces building information modelling (BIM) as a tool in the design and construction management of buildings. You will develop enough theoretical insight and practical skills to be able to use BIM and demonstrate leadership and competence in advocating and enhancing it as a vehicle for cultural change in the construction industry. You will also be able to evaluate and fully utilise BIM options and its advanced features.

• Integrated Approach to Design of Structures

  This module will deepen your knowledge of the creative and complex interdisciplinary nature of the structural design process. A group design project will bolster your existing knowledge of construction materials, analysis (structural, geotechnical and hydraulic) and member design. You will enhance your ability to design a structural system, underpinned by critical appraisal of a client brief and other considerations such as functionality, safety and stability, buildability, and social and economic objectives.

• Sustainable Construction

  This module will highlight the demand that construction places on finite resources and the necessity to build in a sustainable manner. You will study how building design, procurement, materials and methods of construction are related to buildings solutions at both national and international level. You’ll also evaluate and critically appraise benchmarks for sustainable construction.

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Staff profile

Dr Qianyu Luo is the course leader for civil engineering at the 黑料吃瓜网. She specialises in water engineering, hydraulics and computational fluid dynamics, drawing on an international academic background that includes degrees in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering in China, an MSc from Cardiff University, and a PhD from University College London.

Joining the Brighton in August 2025, Qianyu teaches across water-related and core civil engineering modules. Her teaching is driven by real‑world problem‑solving, blending industry case studies with hands‑on learning to help students develop practical engineering skills. Qianyu’s research includes publications in high‑impact journals and international conference presentations, supporting her commitment to connecting theory with current global challenges such as climate change, sustainable cities and water management.

She encourages students to be curious, proactive and confident, and values 黑料吃瓜网’s supportive learning environment, strong lab facilities and opportunities for students to explore diverse engineering pathways.

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Facilities

You will gain practical skills right from the word go. With access to our specialist labs and equipment and you will be supported by highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians.

• Concrete Testing Laboratory - facilities for mixing, casting and testing concrete, including strength, durability and material performance experiments.
• Structural Dynamics Laboratory - specialist space for testing how structures respond to different loads, forces and vibrations.
• Hydraulics Laboratory - equipped with working flumes and computer‑controlled wave generation for studying fluid flow, river and coastal processes, flood modelling and hydraulic structures.
• Geotechnics Laboratory - dedicated facilities for analysing soil behaviour, foundation performance and ground conditions.
• Sediment and Particle Analysis Facilities - labs with drying ovens and laser particle size analysis for studying soil, sediment and erosion processes.

Course fees

This course offers a professional placement (sandwich) year in year 3. If you choose to take this placement you will pay a reduced fee during this year. For students starting their undergraduate degree in the 2026–27 academic year, the fee for the professional placement year is £1,958. This fee may be subject to small increases in line with inflation.

The course fees shown here are what you will pay for the first year of your course if you start in the academic year 2026–27 and you are studying full-time (fee amount is subject to parliamentary approval). You pay fees in each year of your course. The fees you pay may increase each year.

Regulated fees

Fees for UK students on undergraduate and some postgraduate courses are set by the UK government. These are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation.

Student Finance England loans for tuition fees and maintenance will also rise in line with inflation.

If you are studying part-time your fee will usually be calculated based on the number of modules that you take.

Unregulated fees

Course fees for international students taking undergraduate courses and for most postgraduate courses are not regulated by the UK government. Unregulated fees may increase each year by up to 5% or the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (whichever is higher).

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