Programme Specification 2015/16

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Programme Specification – 2015/16

1. Awarding body University of Surrey

2. Teaching institution (if different)

3. Final award MSc

4. Programme title/route/pathway Civil Engineering

5. Subsidiary award(s) and title(s) PGCert, PGDip in Civil Engineering

6. FHEQ Level 7

7. Credits and ECTS credits 180 credits (240 ECTS credits) 8. Name of Professional, Statutory or

Regulatory Body (PSRB)

Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) 9. Date of last accreditation (if applicable) February 2009

10. Mode of study Full-time, Part-time or Distance Learning

11. Language of study English

12. UCAS Code NA

13. QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Engineering Benchmark Statement & UKSPEC 14. Other internal and / or external

reference points

15. Faculty and Department/School Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

16. Programme Leader Mr AM Thorne

17. Date of production/revision of the specification

October 2013 18. Educational aims of the programme

The Civil Engineering programme aims to provide graduate engineers with:

• advanced capabilities and in-depth knowledge in a range of specialised aspects of civil engineering.

• It is also designed to update the technical skills of practising engineers engaged in the planning, design, construction and operation of civil engineering works and to contribute to a personal professional development programme.

• A working knowledge of some of the UK and European standards and codes of practice

associated with the design, analysis and construction of civil engineering structures and the ability to interpret and apply these to both familiar and unfamiliar problems.

• The necessary further learning towards fulfilling the educational base for the professional

qualification of Chartered Engineer in both a technical or non-technical capacity dependent upon module selection.

19. Programme learning outcomes – the programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, skills, qualities and other attributes in the following areas:

Knowledge and understanding

• The mathematical principles necessary to underpin their education in civil

engineering and to enable them to apply mathematical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of multi-disciplinary open ended engineering problems;

• the properties, behaviour and use of

Teaching and learning strategies

• Lectures are used to present information in a logical way that aids understanding.

• Examples sheets are issued in most courses and these, along with the lecture notes, can be discussed at tutorials in order to enhance understanding.

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relevant materials;

• the management techniques which may be used to achieve civil engineering objectives within that context;

• some of the roles of management

techniques and codes of practice in design; • the principles and implementation of some

advanced design and management techniques specific to civil engineering; • mathematical and computer models

relevant to civil engineering, and an appreciation of their limitations;

• the role of the professional engineer in society, including health, safety,

environmental, sustainability, ethical issues and risk assessment within civil

engineering;

• the wider multidisciplinary engineering context and its underlying principles; developing technologies related to civil engineering and the ability to develop an ability to synthesize and critically appraise some of them;

• the framework of relevant requirements governing engineering activities, including personnel, health, safety, and risk issues (an awareness of);

• the advanced design processes and

methodologies and the ability to adapt them in open ended situations.

PgCert and PgDip are a matter of progression beyond the need to take a bridge, structures, geotechnics and a management module to achieve PgCert.

knowledge transfer from student to student. • Level 7 students are meant to take

responsibility for their own learning. To aid with this all FT, PT and DL students are

encouraged to answer one another’s questions within the medium that is SurreyLearn

• Students are supervised in conducting individual research and the writing of a major report based thereon

Assessment

• Written examination (1,2,3,4,5,7,10) • Marked coursework (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10) • Dissertation (2,5,6,7,8,9,10)

Skills and other attributes - Intellectual / cognitive skills

Intellectual Skills:

1. analyse and solve problems; 2. think strategically;

3. synthesis of complex sets of information; 4. understand the changing nature of

knowledge and practice in the management of culturally diverse construction

environments;

5. select and transfer knowledge and methods from other sectors to construction-based organisation;

6. Produce sound designs to meet specified requirements such as Eurocodes, deploying commercial software packages as

appropriate.

• Lectures are used to present examples of logical arguments.

• Tutorials are used to promote Individual thinking. • Examples sheets are issued in most modules

and these can be discussed at tutorials; worked solutions are made available after students have attempted problems.

• Marked and corrected work is returned to students and discussed with them.

• Students meet regularly with their dissertation supervisor to discuss progress and results, and debate future activity.

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7. synthesis and critical appraisal of the thoughts of others;

• Written examination (1,3,4,5) • Marked coursework (1,2,3,4,5,6,7) • Dissertation (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)

Skills and other attributes - Professional practical skills

Practical Skills:

1. awareness of professional and ethical conduct

2. extract data pertinent to an unfamiliar problem, and apply its solution using computer based engineering tools where appropriate;

3. evaluate and integrate information and processes in project work;

4. present information orally to others 5. show a capability to act decisively in a

coordinated way using theory, better practice and harness this to experience; 6. use concepts and theories to make

engineering judgments in the absence of complete data;

7. observe, record and interpret data using appropriate statistical methods and to present results in appropriate forms for the civil engineering industry.

• Lectures are used to present examples of practical skills in design and professional practice.

• Demonstrations and fieldwork are used in some modules such as bridge inspections.

• ‘Hands on’ experience in the use of specialist computer software.

Assessment

• Written examination (2,5,6)

• Marked coursework (1,2,3,4,5,6,7) • Dissertation (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)

Skills and other attributes - Key / transferable skills

1. Communicate engineering design,

concepts, analysis and data in a clear and effective manner

2. Collect and analyse research data

3. Time and resource management planning PgCert and PgDip are a matter of progression beyond the need to take a bridge, structures, geotechnics and a management module to achieve PgCert.

Teaching and Learning strategies

• Lectures are provided on information literacy skills

• Students meet limited or contradictory

information in their individual projects and group designs and discuss these challenges with their peers and supervisors.

• Marked and corrected work is handed back to students.

Assessment

• Assessed coursework (1,2,3) • Dissertation project (1,2,3)

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20. Programme structure – including the route / pathway / field requirements, levels modules, credits, awards and further information on the mode of study.

All students are initially registered on the MSc programme. The programme is studied over either 1 years (full-time) or between 2 and 5 years (part-time or Distance Learning.

This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng(Hons) or an Accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree.

The programme is truly modular and hence has two intakes each year, one in October and the other in February.

In order to achieve the MSc in Civil Engineering students must successfully complete 180 credits at FHEQ Level 7. This comprises 8 taught modules each worth 15 credits (120 credits in total) and a 60 credit dissertation on a civil engineering topic. Each 15 credit module is indicative of 150 hours of learning, comprises student contact, private study and assessment. Five study streams can be accessed by students on the Civil Engineering programme – Bridge Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Water Engineering. However, candidates must take a Bridge module, a Geotechnics module, a Management module and a Structures module. They then have a free choice from the 5 streams for the 4 remaining taught modules providing that they meet the prerequisites for the module.

In order to achieve a PGDip in Structural Engineering students must successfully complete 120 credits at FHEQ Level 7. This comprises 8 taught modules each worth 15 credits (120 credits in total). Each 15 credit module is indicative of 150 hours of learning, comprises student contact, private study and assessment. Five study streams can be accessed by students on the Civil Engineering programme – Bridge Engineering, Construction Management, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering and Water Engineering. However, candidates must take a Bridge module, a Geotechnics module, a Management module and a Structures module. They then have a free choice from the 5 streams for the 4 remaining taught modules providing that they meet the prerequisites for the module.

In order to achieve a PGCert in Structural Engineering students must successfully complete 60 credits at FHEQ Level 7. This comprises 4 taught modules each worth 15 credits. Each 15 credit module is indicative of 150 hours of learning, comprises student contact, private study and assessment. Candidates must take a Bridge module, a Geotechnics module, a Management module and a Structures module.

Programme adjustments (if applicable) NA

Programme pathways and variants

The programme is offered in three different modes of study: Full-time (1 year)

Part-time (2 to 5 years)

Distance Learning (2 to 5years)

In the case of joint honours (equally weighted subjects) or a major/minor combination programme, please provide a rationale for the particular subject combination and details on how the combination will operate. Not Applicable

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FHEQ Level (insert level): Potential awards – (list awards) Module

code

Module title Core /compulsory /optional

Credit volume

Semester (1 / 2)

Award requirements Structural Engineering Group Modules MSc Civil

Engineering - 180 credits comprising 15 credits from the Bridge Engineering Group + 15 credits from Geotechnics Group + 15 credits from the Management Group + 15 credits from the Structures Group and a free choice of 60 credits from any group listed here + 60 credit dissertation on a structural engineering topic.

PGDip Civil

Engineering – 120 credits comprising 15 credits from the Bridge Engineering Group + 15 credits from Geotechnics Group + 15 credits credits from the Management Group + 15 credits from the Structures Group and a free choice of 60 PGCert Civil Engineering – 60 credits comprising 15 credits from the Bridge Group + 15 credits from Geotechnics Group + 15 credits from the Management Group

ENGM042 Steel Building Design

Optional 15 1

ENGM043 Space Structures Optional 15 1 ENGM053 Structural

Mechanics & Finite Elements

Optional 15 1

ENGM258 Subsea Engineering

Optional 15 1

ENGM041 Concrete Builsing Design

Optional 15 2

ENGM050 Structural Safety & Reliability

Optional 15 2

ENGM054 Earthquake Engineering

Optional 15 2

ENGM157 Design of Masonry Structures

Optional 15 2

Bridge Engineering Group Modules ENGM030 Bridge Deck

Loading & Analysis

Optional 15 1

ENGM031 Prestressed Concrete Bridge Design

Optional 15 1

ENGM033 Durability of Bridges & Structures

Optional 15 1

ENGM029 Bridge Management

Optional 15 2

ENGM032 Steel &

Composite Bridge Design

Optional 15 2

ENGM052 Long-Span Bridges

Optional 15 2

Geotechnical Engineering Group Modules ENGM269 Advanced Soil

Mechanics

Optional 15 1

ENGM270 Energy Geotechnics

Optional 15 1

ENGM271 Geotechnical Structures

Optional 15 1

ENGM048 Soil-Structure Interaction

Optional 15 2

ENGM272 Deep Foundations and Earth

Retaining Structures

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Construction Management Group Modules ENGM222 Construction

Management and Law

Optional 15 1

ENGM238 Construction Organisation

Optional 15 1

ENGM239 Project & Risk Optional 15 2 Infrastructure Engineering Group Modules

ENGM263 Infrastructure Investment and Financing

Optional 15 1

ENGM264 Infrastructure Interdependencies and resilience

Optional 15 1

ENGM266 Infrastructure Asset

Management

Optional 15 2

ENGM265 Sustainability and Infrastructure

Optional 15 2

Water & Environmental Engineering Group Modules ENGM034 Environmental

Health

Optional 15 1

ENGM035 Water Treatment Optional 15 1

ENGM036 Wastewater Treatment

Optional 15 1

ENGM055 Applied Chemistry & Microbiology

Optional 15 1

ENGM038 Pollution Control Optional 15 2 ENGM039 Groundwater

Control

Optional 15 2

ENGM040 Regulation & Management

Optional 15 2

ENGM057 Water Resources Optional 15 2

Dissertation ENGM044 Dissertation

Project

Compulsory 60 1/2

How many optional modules must a student choose in order to achieve the necessary amount of credits to achieve this level?

Students must choose 8 modules from those listed above. For the main and subsidiary awards there are restrictions on the choice of modules within each module group. These are outlined in the table above.

21. Opportunities for placements / work-related learning / collaborative activity – please indicate if any of the following apply to your programme

Data supplied by an external source for student analysis which contributes to an assessment

N Guest / external / associate lecturer (please detail the extent of their contribution, i.e. do they mark?)

Y

Professional Training Year (PTY) N

Placement, study or work placement outside of the PTY(please indicate if this is one day, one month, six months, a year etc)

N Clinical Placements (that are not part of the PTY Scheme) N

ERASMUS Study (that is not taken during Level P) N

Study exchanges (that are not part of the ERASMUS Scheme) N

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Joint Degree N Further information

Associate Lecturers/tutors are employed to teach and assess modules such as Construction

Management and Bridge Engineering topics at FHEQ Level, 7. These introduce expertise in specialist areas to the programme. The modules are delivered on campus and supported by SurreyLearn and are assessed through the module evaluation questionnaires at the end of each semester.

A number of lectures are carried out from invited external professionals in the field of bridge engineering which provides the opportunity with the students to interact with experts in this area. Examples of organisations involved are Highways Agency, Network Rail and Hewson Consulting Engineers. The lectures are carried out in the campus, as normal, and the external speakers are assessed through the module evaluation questionnaires at the end of each semester.

22. Criteria for admission

A minimum of 60 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering or equivalent accredited to CEng, or a minimum of 70 per cent in an honours degree in civil engineering accredited to IEng. Overseas equivalent qualifications are also welcome. Applicants that do not meet the above requirement must have at least five years’ relevant industrial experience (preferably codified design) to be considered. Applicants holding a professional qualification (for example, CEng) can apply if they do not meet the degree requirement. Strength in geotechnical engineering also needs to be demonstrated for this programme.

IELTS minimum overall: 6.5

IELTS minimum by component: 6.0 TOEFL equivalents are also considered.

Intensive English language pre-sessional courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

23. Assessment regulations

Please click on the following link for the full regulations

(http://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality_enhancement/regulations/index.htm)

All programmes within the University of Surrey adhere to the Regulations. All taught programmes also reference and follow the Code of practice for assessment and feedback.

24. Support for students and their learning

• An induction programme at the beginning of the course

• A programme handbook with information on the course structure, study tips and assessment, resources and support for students.

• A personal tutor allocated to each student offering appropriate advice and support regarding course, personal or work-related issues

• A project supervisor to provide students with help and guidance throughout the execution of the dissertation project

• Access to SurreyLearn, the University’s online learning environment used to support and enrich the students’ studies through the provision of lecture material and opportunities for online interaction with other students, including distance-learning, and staff

• Excellent library facilities with access to hard and electronic copies of books and journal titles, an interlibrary-lone service, group and silence study areas and computing facilities

• Representation through Student Academic Representatives on the Student Staff Liaison Committee

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• Access to Student Services Centre for information, advice or support on financial matters, registration and international student support

• Access to the University Careers Service offering support and resources to assist students with career decisions

• Access to a student counselling service at the Centre for Wellbeing on campus

• Additional Learning Support for students with disabilities and specific learning difficulties • Exposure to industry practices and contacts through visiting lecturers

25. Quality management – indications of quality and the methods for evaluating and improving quality The quality management of this programme is monitored through:

• Periodic programme review

• Annual Programme Review Reports • Module Evaluation Questionnaires • The iGrad Survey

• Joint Staff Student Liaison Committees • Personal Tutoring

• Board of Study meetings • Board of Examiners 26. Further information

Further information can be found on our webpages at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/postgraduate/civil-engineering (for example the Key Information Set), and within the programme handbook, which is provided on entry to the programme.

The Regulations and Codes of practice for taught programmes can be found at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality_enhancement/regulations/index.htm