Program Overview
The Civil and Coastal Engineering (Hons) at Plymouth University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil and Coastal Engineering (Hons) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil and Coastal Engineering (Hons) programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- CIVL100Civil Engineering Practice 1
- STAD120PPIntroduction to Structural Engineering
- BPIE114Stage 1 Civils Placement Preparation
- MATS123Materials for Civil Engineering and Construction
- STAD117Structural Analysis and Design I
- CIVL101Civil Engineering Practice 2
- MATH187Engineering Mathematics
- MGMT222Construction Management
- BPIE214Stage 2 Civils Placement Preparation
- MATH238Engineering Analysis
- STAD215Structural Analysis and Design II
- GEEN212Geotechnical Engineering
- HYFM228Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
- HYFM321Hydraulic Engineering 2
- COUE318Coastal Engineering Analysis and Design
- PRCE310Individual Project
- COUE319Coastal Engineering Design Project
- GEEN313Geotechnical Engineering 2
- COUE506Port and Harbour Engineering
- MGMT503International Engineering Business Management
- GEEN501Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
- MATH511Advanced Engineering Analysis
- PRCE513Interdisciplinary Design
- HYFM504Advanced Hydraulic Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
UCAS tariff
124 - 136
A typical offer will be: 128 UCAS points, to include a minimum grade B in A level mathematics and a minimum grade C in a second science/technology or relevant subject. Excluding general studies.
18 unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DDM in a related subject, to include all mathematics units with merit. BTEC\'s should have a Grade E at A or AS level maths alongside.
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Plymouth University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Plymouth University
Plymouth University
Plymouth, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months
