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

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Undergraduate Master

Length of Programme

4 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

480

Exit Awards available

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Natural and Built Environment

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 7

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Engineering (2015)

Accreditations (PSRB)

Joint Board of Moderators,Institutions of Civil Engineering (UK) and Structured Engineering (UK)

Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 03-04-14

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see 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

To qualify for the MEng degree, students must:
i. have at least 120 credits (that is, passed 6 modules) at Level 1 or higher, or equivalent; and
ii. have at least 120 further credits (that is, passed 6 modules) at Level 2 or higher, or equivalent; and
iii. have at least 120 further credits (that is, passed 6 modules) at Level 3 or higher; or equivalent; and
iv. normally have at least 100 further credits (that is, passed 5 modules including all compulsory modules) at Level 4 or higher; and
v. normally have at least 460 credits (that is, passed 23 modules) in total;
vi. have passed CIV3006 Project 3; and
vii. have a final aggregate weighted average mark of at least 50%.

Stage 4 students who cannot satisfy the requirements for award of an MEng degree will be considered for the award of the BEng degree in Civil Engineering.

Stage 3 students must take an approved combination of modules of at least 120 CAT Credits.

Stage 4 students must take an approved combination of modules of at least 120 CAT Credits. When additional optional credits are studied prior approval from the year Advisor of Studies is required, In such cases the higher mark obtained from the optional subjects will be used for the purposes of degree classification.

To progress to Stage 2, students must normally have passed at least 100 credits at Level 1 or higher.

To progress to Stage 3 of the MEng programmes students must normally have passed at least 120 credits at Level 1 or higher, at least 120 further credits at Level 2 or higher, have passed all compulsory modules, and have achieved a Stage 2 weighted average mark of not less than 50%.

To progress to Stage 4 of the MEng programmes, students must normally have passed at least 120 credits at Level 3 or higher, have passed all compulsory modules, and have achieved a Stage 3 weighted average mark of not less than 50%.

To transfer from the BEng degree into the MEng pathway students must have attained an overall average of 55% on their current BEng pathway at the time of the transfer. Transfer may take place at the end of Stage 2 or at the end of Stage 3.

Classification of MEng honours where credit transfer has occurred
Queen’s University Belfast operates a Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, allowing credit to be awarded for courses undertaken elsewhere. This would apply to students who enrol directly in to Stage 2 of the MEng degrees. Occasionally, students enrol directly in to Stage 3 of these degrees. In these cases, credit is awarded but no marks will be assigned. These students may not have completed all the Stages which are included in the normal calculations for the classification of honours, therefore a different weighting is required.

When calculating the Honours classification of MEng students who first enrolled directly in to Stage 2 in 2009-10 or later, the module weighting will be equal to:
• 16·7% of the marks for modules at Stage 2 to include all compulsory modules; and
• 33·3% of the marks for modules at Stage 3 to include all compulsory modules; and
• 50% of the marks for modules at Stage 4 to include all compulsory modules.

When calculating the Honours classification of MEng students who first enrolled directly in to Stage 3 the module weighting will be equal to:
• 50% of the marks for modules at Stage 3 to include all compulsory modules; and
• 50% of the marks for modules at Stage 4 to include all compulsory modules.

When calculating the Honours classification of MEng students who first enrolled directly in to Stage 4 in 2009-10 or later, the module weighting will be equal to:
• 100% of the marks for modules at Stage 4 to include all compulsory modules

Students not enrolled on a sandwich programme but who obtain a suitable placement may apply for transfer to a sandwich programme if they have met the requirements for progression to the relevant placement year.

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

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

a. plan, conduct, present and report an engineering project;
b. design building and civil engineering works;
c. analyse, evaluate and interpret experimental data;
d. formulate and test concepts and hypotheses; and
e. interpret engineering drawings.

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 Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

a. make effective use of both oral and written skills;
b. use Information Technology (IT) software such as spreadsheets, word processors, the World Wide Web, and specialist packages;
c. demonstrate a capacity to learn new theories, concepts and methods in unfamiliar situations;
d. plan, monitor and adjust a personal programme of work;
e. undertake effective communications with other professionals and the public;
f. demonstrate an awareness of environmental and quality issues; and
g. work in a team and understand professional responsibilities.

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 & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

a. demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of civil engineering principles, mathematical and numerical models and their limitations;
b. demonstrate an awareness of developing technologies and the ability to use fundamental knowledge to investigate them;
c. demonstrate an ability to extract data pertinent to a problem and apply in its solution using appropriate computer based engineering tools;
d. demonstrate a wide knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the design process and the ability to develop innovative, sustainable and buildable designs;
e. demonstrate extensive knowledge of entrepreneurship, project and business management and evaluation of commercial risks;
f. demonstrate a thorough understanding of current civil engineering practice and materials and some understanding of likely new developments; and
g. describe the role of the engineer in society regarding sustainable development of the environment.

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 Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

a. apply analytical and numerical techniques to a wide range of complex and multidisciplinary engineering problems;
b. apply software and CAD skills to engineering projects and designs;
c. apply entrepreneurship, business, economic and professional skills required for management roles in industry;
d. prepare descriptive and interpretative technical reports;
e. use equipment and instruments competently and safely;
f. demonstrate an understanding of the role of other professionals; and
g. discuss the business, economic and professional skills required for management roles in industry.

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.