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- UCAS course code
- H200
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course description
Civil engineering at Manchester enables you to lay the right foundation for a career in civil engineering with a three-year course that will not only lead to a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) qualification, but also arm you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to enter an industry that, at its core, makes modern society work.
Civil engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of our built environment, from buildings to bridges, roads to railways - and considers what this means for the future of our planet and society.
In the first two years of our BEng in Civil Engineering you will develop a strong understanding of essential topics such as structural analysis, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, engineering design, project management and mathematics. What's more, you will study these topics using our fantastic array of facilities and equipment.
You will then undertake an individual research project in your final year, when you will have the flexibility to study emerging subjects such as renewable energy systems and resource efficiency and management.
Upon completion of the course you will be equipped to enter civil engineering professions - the degree fully satisfies the base for becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and partially satisfies the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). This can then be completed with a programme of accredited Further Learning.
You will also benefit from our welcoming community, where you can join some of the Department's various student societies, such as The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Society, to meet like-minded people, make new friends and explore all things civil engineering.
Aims
The course aims to:
- Provide you with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering science, analysis, and management.
- Give you an in-depth understanding of design.
- Help you to learn important transferable skills, such as problem-solving, team working, creativity, IT skills, and oral and written communication.
- Develop an understanding of the economic, social, ethical and environmental contexts that are relevant to becoming a professional civil engineer.
Special features
Range of study options
You can extend your degree and transfer to an integrated master's (MEng) course, or the MEng with industrial experience
Welcoming community
You can join some of the Department's various student societies, such as The University of Manchester Civil Engineering Society , to meet like-minded people, make new friends and explore all things civil engineering.
A focus on women in engineering
The Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering is part of the School of Engineering, a School with a real focus on promoting women in engineering , helping to improve diversity and representation of students and staff who identify as female.
Foundation Year available
You can prepare for the full degree course if you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry by undertaking our foundation course first.
Teaching and learning
At Manchester you will be taught by academic staff who are leading experts in civil engineering, in a diverse and inclusive learning environment.
We use a combination of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, tutorial classes, practical laboratory sessions and computer-based sessions.
There is a design project each year, which involves teamwork in small groups, and allows you to apply and develop your problem-solving and project management skills.
In the third year, you will undertake an individual project, allowing you to pursue an emerging subject or application area in greater depth.
Coursework and assessment
Course unit details
Course content for year 1
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydraulics 1 | CIVL10101 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Materials 1 (Civil) | CIVL10152 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Geotechnics 1 | CIVL10212 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Design 1 (Civil) | CIVL10321 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Building Physics & Services | CIVL10401 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Mechanics (Civil) | CIVL10602 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Tools for Civil Engineers | CIVL12201 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Structures 1 (Civil) | CIVL13001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Sustainable & Resilient Infrastructure | CIVL14022 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Civil Engineering Practice | ENGM12112 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 2
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structures 2 (Civil) | CIVL20001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Design 2 (Civil) | CIVL20012 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Hydraulics 2 | CIVL20041 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Modelling & Simulation (Civil) | CIVL20082 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Materials 2 (Civil) | CIVL20152 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Geotechnics 2 | CIVL20221 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Surveying | CIVL20252 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Steel & Concrete Structures | CIVL20322 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Water Engineering 1 | CIVL20402 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Computing & Numerical Methods (Civil) | CIVL20471 | 10 | Mandatory |
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Course content for year 3
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Project (Aerospace) | AERO31030 | 30 | Mandatory |
| Structural Design & Materials | CIVL30792 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Design 3 (Civil) | CIVL31001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Structures 3 (Civil) | CIVL33001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Hydraulics 3 | CIVL34001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Geotechnics 3 | CIVL35001 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Geotechnics 4 | CIVL36002 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Operations Management | ENGM30461 | 10 | Mandatory |
| Resource Efficiency & Sustainable Waste Management | ENGM30262 | 10 | Optional |
| Tools & Techniques for Enterprise | MCEL30002 | 10 | Optional |
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Scholarships and bursaries
The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students. We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.
For information about scholarships and bursaries please see our undergraduate fees pages and check the Department's funding pages .
What our students say
Facilities
The University of Manchester offers extensive library and online services to help you get the most out of your studies.
Most of the technical course units within our civil engineering programmes involve physical laboratory tests, and the Department has an array of specialist equipment to facilitate this.
This includes dedicated structures, hydraulics and geotechnics laboratories, with facilities including wave flumes, structures and materials testing facilities, and a geotechnics centrifuge.You can make use of a wide range of software in our dedicated computer clusters, including Revit, Abaqus, Oasys, Plaxis, Autocad, and many more, and will get hands-on with industry-standard surveying equipment for your field work in the surveying unit.
We also have a 3D laser scanner that captures detailed 3D geometrics of civil infrastructure and topography to support your surveying activities.
Manchester's Engineering Campus Development, MECD.
Get ready to collaborate, create and innovate in a brand-new £400m purpose-built building which will allow you, our future engineers and material scientists, to come together and make your mark on the world. The Manchester Engineering Campus Development (MECD) will officially open from September 2022 and will include hundreds of flexible teaching and learning spaces with unrivalled world-class research facilities - whatever your inspiration, with MECD the possibilities are endless.