MEng Civil Engineering (Flood and Coastal Engineering)

The MEng Civil Engineering (Flood and Coastal Engineering) course at Brunel University London provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, methods, and tools used in flood and coastal engineering. Students will learn how to design and manage flood defences, as well as understand the impacts of climate change on coastal communities and ecosystems. The course covers topics such as flood risk assessment, coastal morphodynamics, and sustainable coastal management, equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary to tackle the complex challenges posed by flooding and coastal erosion. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical assignments, students will gain a deep understanding of the technical, social, and environmental aspects of flood and coastal engineering, preparing them for careers in this field.

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The course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), ensuring that graduates are eligible to become members of these prestigious professional bodies. The course also provides opportunities for students to engage in research projects, attend seminars and workshops, and participate in field trips to gain practical experience.

Discover how Brunel University London can help you become a leader in flood and coastal engineering.

Brunel University London is a world-class institution with a strong reputation for excellence in civil engineering. The university's state-of-the-art facilities, including its unique Flood and Coastal Engineering Research Facility, provide students with access to cutting-edge equipment and technology. The university's location in London also offers opportunities for students to engage with industry professionals and gain practical experience through internships and networking events.

Graduates from our Civil Engineering programmes will be capable of addressing the needs of society and business; able to deploy appropriate engineering methods and technologies; skilled in solving complex engineering challenges; competent to work with the environment in a sustainable manner; effective in mitigating climate change impacts on infrastructure and human society.

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully meeting the educational base required for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting educational base required for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Our course delivery includes a combination of theory, practical sessions and project work. Early in the programme, you will be introduced to industry-relevant software tools and start using the software to solve engineering problems. Field trips throughout the course will allow you to observe how engineering projects are designed and implemented.

Assessments will include individual and group assignments as well as exams. Group projects will provide you with opportunities to learn how complex engineering problems are solved through the combined application of specialist knowledge drawn from a range of different subject areas.

Later years of the programme will continue the use of mixed teaching and learning techniques. An integrated design project will give you an opportunity to develop skills in the design of solutions to more complex civil engineering problems. Research, independent learning and critical analysis skills will be further developed when you complete an individual dissertation project.

• GCE A-level AAB including grade A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Critical Thinking, and General Studies not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) DDD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical or Further Electronic/Electrical Principles modules and grade A in A Level Maths (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) DDD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, AND Grade A in A Level Maths (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, with Distinction in Further Mechanical or Further Electrical Principles (QCF), Engineering Principles & Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (RQF), AND A Level Maths at grade A (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF) D in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with A Levels grades AB to include grade A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Critical Thinking, and General Studies not accepted).

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 33 points, including 6 in Higher Level Maths and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.

• Access to Higher Education Diploma Applicants should apply for the BEng and those who achieve the progression requirement can then transfer to the MEng at the end of Level two.

• T levels: Not accepted.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.