BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Key Information
Campus location
Ningbo, China
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CNY 110,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* international students; 110,000 RMB/year - Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students; 100,000 RMB/year
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Introduction
Key information
- Degree: Civil Engineering (2+2, 4+0) BEng (Hons)
- Types of study: Full-time
- Duration: Three or four years depending on entry qualifications
For the 2+2 programmes, you will spend the last two years on our UK campus. For the 4+0 programmes, you will spend your entire degree programme in Ningbo China with ‘study abroad opportunities.
Accreditations
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Curriculum
Course overview
Civil engineering is concerned with the techniques and procedures by which dams and reservoirs, water supply and sewage disposal systems, power stations, ports, offshore works, transport systems, bridges, tall buildings and other structures are planned, designed, built, surveyed, tested, operated, maintained and decommissioned. The course includes a broad range of activities including field courses, individual projects, design work and laboratory work.
This course will:
- introduce the principles and context of civil engineering in a range of subject areas to enable students to specialise;
- develop students' understanding and critical judgement;
- improve students' abilities in communication and other transferable skills.
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.
Special features
We have developed excellent facilities with dedicated laboratories for structures, geotechnics and fluid mechanics as well as a large range of surveying equipment, which are used for both research and teaching purposes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. With plans for a new strong floor facility for major structural testing, our research will cover a wide range of experimental investigations and predictive numerical modelling studies, supported by the latest in computing and laboratory facilities.
Course structure
For domestic students, the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.
For international students, the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.
Preliminary year
Year one modules (preliminary year)
In the preliminary year, the focus is on a special programme and English for academic purposes. Designed by staff at the University’s Centre for English Language Education, this programme prepares students for their degree courses. Common modules of study across all degrees include:
- Written and oral communication and study skills
- Sciences such as physics and chemistry maths for engineering and computer science
- Engineering communication and IT skills. This module will have a hands-on approach to ensure competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Additionally, the module involves the use of software (for example MATLAB) to help solve engineering and mathematical problems, related concepts and methods studied during the year while introducing programming, technical material in drawing, schematic and graphical format.
- Students work in small groups to develop their academic English language skills.
This year is not compulsory for students with appropriate qualifications for year two entry.
- CELEN036 Foundation Algebra for Physical Sciences & Engineering (10 Credits)
- The Scientific Method
- CELEN039 Foundation Science A: Physics (10 Credits)
- CELEN048 Undergraduate Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts (20 Credits)
- CELEN069 Oral Communication Skills A (10 Credits)
- CELEN037 Foundation Calculus and Mathematical Techniques (15 Credits)
- CELEN040 Foundation Science B: Chemistry (10 Credits)
- CELEN052 UG English in Specific Academic Contexts B (Engineering; Comp Sci; Env'mental Sci & Architecture) (20 Credits)
- CELEN082 Communication Skills B (10 Credits)
Qualifying year
Conceptual design project:
This project concludes the communication module and involves groups of students working on the conceptual design of a stadium, station, airport or other structure.
Surveying field course:
You will work on group exercises in surveying, mapping and setting out. This is a six-day residential course during the spring semester.
Year two compulsory modules (qualifying year)
- Hydraulics 1
- Group Design Project
- Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies
- Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
- Structural Analysis 1
- Geotechnics 1
Year 3
Steel design project:
You will be introduced to the civil engineering design process by a year-long project that follows the design of a civil engineering project from initial concepts through to detailed design. You will work individually and in groups to produce a design portfolio that includes outline solutions, project appraisal, loading calculations and engineering drawings. The project provides you with opportunities to facilitate your written and oral presentation skills.
Year three compulsory modules (Part 1)
- Hydraulics 2
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Civil & Structural Steel Design Project
- Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 2
- Structural Analysis 2
- Geotechnics 2
- Advanced Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
Year 4
Individual investigative project:
You can choose a project in your preferred discipline and plan a detailed investigation. Typically projects involve lab work, field investigations or computer modelling, and require data collection and analysis. Once the investigation is complete, a detailed report is prepared.
Year four compulsory modules (Part 2)
- BEng Individual Investigative Project
- Structural Concrete Design
- Geotechnics 3
- BEng Group Design Project
- Hydraulic Design and Experiments
Restricted - Group 1(Students must take a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 10 credits from this group)
- Advanced Mathematical Techniques in ODEs for Engineers
- Structural Deformation Monitoring
- Railway Technology
Restricted - Group 2(Students must take a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 10 credits from this group)
- Computerised Mathematical Methods in Engineering
- Traffic Engineering
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Career Opportunities
Careers and further study
The civil engineering industry continues to be one of the strongest industrial sectors and the majority of our graduates continue with careers in the industries. MSc Engineering Surveying and Geodesy offers a variety of career opportunities such as engineering surveying in private and government sectors and 100% of our MSc graduates are employed after graduation.
Among the 31 graduates from BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering in 2019, 28 chose to continue their studies. 46.4% of them were admitted into the top 50 universities in the world. And 1 student was admitted by the University of Nottingham as Ph.D.
2020 QSWorld University Ranking | University | Number |
8 | University College London | 7 |
9 | Imperial College London | 3 |
47 | University of Sydney | 1 |
42 | The University of Queensland | 1 |
49 | University of Bristol | 1 |
- | Total | 13 |