Course Overview

This top-up BSc course is for students who progress from the foundation degree in flood and coastal engineering at Brunel. It has been developed in partnership with the Environment Agency to address the growing need for flood engineering professionals in the UK. The course is led by Brunel and co-delivered with HR Wallingford, a world-renowned civil engineering and environmental hydraulics organization. You will enhance your knowledge of structural design, geotechnics, and how to mitigate risk through environmental assessment and strategic management. This is while developing your skills in hydraulic modeling, flood estimation, and engineering design. Youll be introduced to flood and coastal management and your learning will be focused on protecting communities against flooding. This flood and coastal engineering course will provide you with the skills to enjoy a successful career in flood risk management. Youll have access to Brunels testing facilities that include hydraulic benches and flumes. In addition, youll benefit from the hydraulics testing facility at HR Wallingford, the largest in the UK. Their world-class test facilities include large flumes; physical modeling laboratories; tsunami generators; and remote-controlled river survey boats. The course is enhanced by a strong professional development program that runs in parallel with the academic content supported by practical work. Youll enjoy a series of seminars, workshops, lectures from guest speakers, and site visits. Theres also the opportunity to go to conferences and exhibitions where youll network with key water industry professionals.

General Eligibility

Successful completion of an FdSc Flood or River and Coastal Engineering program in the UK. Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are also required, to include Maths and English Language.

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