Programme Specification
MEng Civil Engineering
Academic Year 2023/24
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Programme Title | MEng Civil Engineering | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Engineering | |||||||||||
Programme Code | CIV-MENG | UCAS Code | H202 | HECoS Code |
100148 - Civil engineering - 100 |
ATAS Clearance Required | No | |||||||||||||
Mode of Study | Full Time | |||||||||||||
Type of Programme | Undergraduate Master | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 4 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 480 | |||||||||
Exit Awards available | No |
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Natural and Built Environment |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 18-05-18 |
Regulation Information
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations Yes — the Programme does not use Predominance in determining degree classification. This is a requirement of accreditation through the Joint Board of Moderators. |
Programme Specific Regulations In accordance with the Engineering Council policy on compensation and condonement, to successfully graduate with an accredited degree students must complete all modules that contribute to the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) accreditation with a mark of not less than 10 percentage points below the pass mark i.e. not less than 30%. The School shall maintain and make available the current list of modules linked to PSRB accreditation. |
Students with protected characteristics The programme does not contain any barriers to access or progression for any protected group except for those with total blindness, because of the accrediting body’s requirement that every student undertake surveying, which relies on optical instruments. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
The programme aims to produce engineering graduates equipped for leading professional roles in industry, the professions and public service. The programme meets the requirements of the Engineering Council’s UK-SPEC for MEng degrees and the QAA Engineering Benchmark Statement as part of the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
The MEng in Civil Engineering has the following core subjects:
• structures;
• materials;
• geotechnics;
• hydraulics;
• surveying; and
• construction management.
In particular the course develops:
a.the intellectual, practical and managerial skills of the learner in the acquisition, analysis, interpretation and understanding of civil engineering principles in preparation for a career in the construction and engineering industry, for a position of leadership in that career, for further study, for life-long learning, and an appreciation of the value of engineering to society;
b.the ability to integrate knowledge and understanding of mathematics, science, computer-based methods, design, the economic and social and environmental context, and engineering management to solve a substantial range of complex engineering problems; and
c.concepts of sustainable development, economics, management, and business;
For the individual project students will join a research cluster and will be assigned a supervisor who will offer guidance on their project. The School office is a source of general advice and information for all students. All students will receive access to a student handbook with information regarding regulations, marking criteria, responsibilities of students, points of contact within the School, key dates and deadlines, information about the use of Queen’s Online, external sources of help and assistance, and appeals / complaints procedures, etc.
Assessment is by a mixture of coursework, presentations, laboratories, class tests, and unseen written examination. Assessment criteria are linked to learning outcomes for each module. Supplementary examinations are held in accordance with University Regulations. Unseen written examinations comprise approximately 46% of the assessment.
Learning outcomes in the table below refer to the Engineering Council’s AHEP4 Learning Outcomes for Chartered Engineer accredited MEng and BEng degrees.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a.plan, conduct, present and report an engineering project (M5); |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Student’s cognitive skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Their cognitive skills will also be enhanced through independent study and the design and implementation of an independent research project and a major design report. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a.make effective use of both oral and written skills (M17); |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The teaching of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall learning and teaching process on the degree pathway. Methods of Assessment The assessment of the majority of the transferable skills forms an integral part of the overall assessment of the degree pathway. Team-working skills, written communication skills, and oral communication skills are assessed directly. Practical skills in the use of Information Technology are not formally assessed, although the development of IT skills are integral to the learning and teaching process underpinning the degree programme and are assessed indirectly. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a.demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles, mathematical and numerical models and their limitations (M1, M2); |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ acquisition of core knowledge and understanding is achieved primarily through independent study supported by lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design classes, and workshops. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done using a mix of university examinations, class tests, laboratory reports, and coursework. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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a.apply analytical and numerical techniques to a wide range of complex and multidisciplinary engineering problems (M1, M2, M4); |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject-specific skills are developed through lectures, workshops, laboratory classes, individual project work, team-working exercises, and design exercises. Methods of Assessment Assessment is done primarily using coursework, in particular through the preparation of written reports and presentations. |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
Design and Communications 1 | CIV1022 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Surveying and Measurement 1 | CIV1010 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 15% | 45% | 40% |
Hydraulics 1 | CIV1021 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Solids and Structures 1 | CIV1017 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 30% | 20% | 50% |
Construction Materials | CIV1018 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 0% | 50% |
Mathematics 1 | CIV1015 | 1 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Hydraulics 2 | CIV2018 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 20% | 60% |
Infrastructure Site Characterisation | CIV2066 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 60% | 0% | 40% |
Mathematics and Coding 2 | CIV2065 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 40% | 0% | 60% |
Structural Mechanics | CIV2062 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 10% | 70% |
Geotechnics 2 | CIV2017 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 30% | 10% | 60% |
Design and Communications 2 | CIV2064 | 2 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Structures 3 | CIV3064 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Geotechnics 3 | CIV3065 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 10% | 70% |
Design and Communications 3 | CIV3007 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Project Management and Engineering Data | CIV3066 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Civil Engineering in a Changing Environment | CIV3067 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 60% | 0% | 40% |
Hydraulics 3 | CIV3063 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Project 3 | CIV3006 | 3 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Bridge and Structural Eng | CIV4037 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Assessment of Environmental Impacts | CIV4039 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 90% | 0% | 10% |
Eng Hydrology and Hydrogeology | CIV4038 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | -- | YES | 30% | 60% | 10% |
Construction and Business Management | CIV4035 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
Design and Communication 4 | CIV4012 | 4 | 40 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | Y | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Advanced Engineering Science | CIV4036 | 4 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 20% | 0% | 80% |
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