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Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering (2014/02/09)
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3. Universidades

3.1. Brunel University, London - School of Engineering and Design

3.1.1. Civil Engineering with Sustainability

3.1.1.1. Info

3-year full-time; 4-year thick-sandwich

This course aims to produce the next generation of civil engineers with a focus on sustainable infrastructure,
fully equipped to play leading professional roles in industry and the wider local, national and global

community.

The course in Civil Engineering with Sustainability aims to produce the next generation of leading Civil En-
gineers. Drawing on an impressive body of pure and applied research engineers and scientists, we will intro-

duce you to mainstream civil engineering knowledge, ranging from geotechnical site assessment to assessing

and designing structures and environmental engineering.

The next few decades promise to be amongst the most challenging ever for the Civil Engineering communi-

ty. Increasing populations, progressive urbanisation and ongoing economic development, not to mention cli-

mate change and the persistent risk of extreme events, already present many threats to infrastructure.

As a result, civil engineers need to draw deeply on their knowledge, skills and ability to innovate, to provide

essential and sustainable infrastructure, including roads, bridges, tunnels, flood protection, and water supply

and treatment systems.

Alongside this, we will explore the role of the engineer in current and future projects, following the sustaina-

ble ‘cradle to grave’ approach called for by major institutions such as the Royal Academy of Engineering and

the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Our course has been designed very much as a ‘hands-on’ learning experience. You will learn fundamental

theory, and then have the opportunity to test and apply much of that theory through design in the laboratory,

using advanced software, and during field work. Professional engineers working with major clients, consul-

tancies and contractors contribute to the course delivery, bringing real world experience to the course.

Mode of study - 3-year full-time; 4-year thick-sandwich

UCAS code

H200; H201 with professional development

Find out more about School of Engineering and Design

3.1.1.2. Typical Modules

Course Content

Level 1

• Construction and Sustainability

• Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering and Surveying

• Fundamentals of Structures

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