Civil Engineering Mathematics 1
Civil Engineering
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Full-time
With placement
Three year
Four year
September 2021
In a nutshell
Civil engineers create, improve and protect the infrastructure that supports daily life. With growing demand for qualified professionals, a Civil Engineering degree with Salford can unlock exciting and lucrative career opportunities.
Led by our IStructE award-winning civil engineering team, course content spans the spectrum of civil engineering. With strong links with industry, this accredited civil engineering honours degree course will equip you with the knowledge and skills, so you're ready to help create the infrastructure, buildings and facilities that improve our quality of life.
This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers and Permanent Way Institution) as fully satisfying the requirements for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Our Civil Engineering courses scored 95% for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2020 (University of Salford analysis of unpublished NSS 2020 data)
If you want to take your studies beyond Bachelor's level, this course is also available with an integrated masters route.
You will:
- Gain the ability to fulfil a range of civil engineering surveying tasks, gaining practical experience so you're ready to join the industry when you graduate
- Acquire the skills to design any infrastructure, working in a team environment
- Identify and manage environmental issues and associated risks, including water, transport, landscape, heritage and biodiversity
- Develop your knowledge of materials and their fundamental behaviour, from laboratory testing of soils, to 3D printing composite structures
options available
students accepted
Course accreditations





This is for you if...
You're fascinated by infrastructure, and want to contribute to society in a positive way
You're a creative problem-solver and enjoy using technology to find solutions
You studied mathematics or physics at school/college and you want a degree with accredited professional status
All about the course
Based on the principles of civil engineering, this structured course shares promotes hands-on learning to help you to develop the theoretical knowledge and skills you’ll need in your career.
This course is delivered full-time over three years, or four years with a placement. During your first and second years of study, you will develop a strong foundation of knowledge, exploring topics including structures, soil mechanics, civil engineering mathematics, construction and surveying, communication and project planning. You’ll also experience an unmissable trip to Constructionarium.
As you progress, you’ll have opportunities to specialise your skills in the design of topics of your choice, while studying modules which cover finite element analysis, seismic engineering, hydraulic structures and the environmental impact and risks of civil engineering.
INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
If you are studying full-time, you'll have the option to take an industrial placement year between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, we will assign you a placement tutor to monitor your progress and assess your final placement report. By completing a placement year, you can add 'with professional experience' to your degree award.
An understanding and ability to use mathematics are essential skills for success in engineering. This module will review and expand on the following subjects: algebra, trigonometry, functions, geometry, vectors, complex numbers and calculus, with emphasis on their applications to engineering.
Civil Engineering Materials and Geology
Civil engineering employs the use of a wide range of materials, in this module you will develop your understanding of those materials and study their fundamental behaviour. Subjects include construction materials, geology, soil mechanics and laboratory testing.
Civil Engineering Construction
There are a broad spectrum of elements involved with civil engineering construction. This module will develop your understanding of those elements from effective engineering construction techniques to contract law. Subjects include site safety, sustainability, resource efficiency, consulting engineers and contractors, client's requirement and financial planning and control.
Civil Engineering Surveying
You will develop your understanding and ability to undertake a range of civil engineering surveying tasks, such as setting out, land surveying and quantity surveying. The main subject areas are land surveying techniques, setting out techniques, modern surveying techniques and quantity surveying. You will cover subjects and learn techniques such as setting up a level, theodolite and total station, construction lasers, GPS, EDM, co-ordinates, bearings and contract pricing.
Civil Engineering Communication
As a successful civil engineer it is important to have a wide range of well developed communications skills allowing you to communicate effectively not only with other engineers but also clients, contractors and labourers. This module will develop your drawing, written reports and presentation skills.
Structures E1
You will develop an ability to analyses statically determinate structures and design simple structural steel work elements in this module. The module content is split into analysis and design. Analysis includes the subjects rigid body statics, material properties and Euler theory. Design subjects include design of structural steelwork elements in simple construction, and fire and corrosion protection systems for structural steelwork.
Civil Engineering Mathematics 2
This module will build on the engineering mathematics module in year one and develop more advanced knowledge and skills in mathematical analysis, to enable you to tackle more advanced engineering problems. Subjects covered include partial differentiation, determinants and matrices, vector analysis, Laplace transforms and functions of a complex variable.
Soil Mechanics E2
All structures are dependent on the ground they're built on, in this module you will be introduced to the principles of soil mechanics including the general behaviour of different soil types under loading and unloading conditions and how this behaviour may be predicted. Subjects include geotechnical investigation, soil strength and transient groundwater flow.
Structures E2
The module builds on your structural analysis knowledge from year 1 and develops it to consider simple statically determinate structures. On the design side Reinforced concrete structures are considered in detail. The design of slabs, beams, columns and foundations are looked at. Overall stability of RC structures is also described.
Design and Construction Management
Project planning and execution are a vital part of the role of a civil engineer. In this module you practice these skills, culminating in a residential field course which will see you working in a team to construct structures from bridges to oil rigs.
Highway design and analysis
Our highways are crucial to our lives, whether that be economic or recreational. In this module you will learn the principles which underlie current UK practice in highway design and construction and analysis, including the application of statistical techniques to transport engineering problems.
Fluid Mechanics E2
You will develop an understanding of civil engineering hydraulics concentrating on flow in pipelines. The subjects covered include fluid properties, hydrostatics, fluid dynamics, flow in pipes, Reynolds experiments, pipe systems and networks, and water distribution systems.
Geotechnical Engineering E3
You will learn to develop approaches to the design and analysis of soil slopes and foundations. The subjects include stability of embankments, stability of earth dams, stability of shallow foundations on fine and coarse grained soils, design based on in situ tests and stability of deep foundations in fine and coarse grained soils.
Water Resources E3
You will develop your understanding of sediment transport, wave theory, pressure transients in closed systems and hydrological science. The subjects covered include surface water hydrology, open channel flow, steady non-uniform flow, hydraulic structures, water waves, and hydraulic models.
Structures E3
You will further develop your ability to analyse statically indeterminate structures and design complex structures. Subjects include moment distribution with sway, plastic section properties, Hillerborg strip methods, and design of timber structures including glulam timber members.
Case Studies in Environmental Engineering
You will develop the ability to identify and deal with environmental issues relating to civil engineering, through a series of case studies. The subjects include environmental risks associated with ground engineering and water resources, transport and the environment, landscape, heritage, and biodiversity impacts, and engineering solutions.
Finite Element Analysis with Seismic Engineering
This module will introduce stiffness and finite element analysis as applied to civil engineering structures, and the fundamentals of seismic analysis and the effects of earthquake activity on the design of ground slopes, earth dams, foundations and structures.
Individual Project
One of the most important parts of your preparation for your future career, whether in industry or research, is the undertaking of an individual project. Projects are based on particular civil engineering themes of industrial relevance.
Please note that it may not be possible to deliver the full list of options every year as this will depend on factors such as how many students choose a particular option. Exact modules may also vary in order to keep content current. When accepting your offer of a place to study on this programme, you should be aware that not all optional modules will be running each year. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the available options on or before the start of the programme. Whilst the University tries to ensure that you are able to undertake your preferred options, it cannot guarantee this.
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Rising to the challenge of a rapidly changing world, our multi-disciplinary courses will shape the next generation of urbanists, scientists, engineers, consultants and conservationists. Shaped by industry and delivered by supportive programme teams, you can develop the skills to become unstoppable in your career.
Facilities
You will experience a modern learning environment, enriched with accessible lecture theatres and AV-equipped classrooms, computing suites and multimedia libraries, with access to industry journals, databases, and simulation software. As a civil engineering student, you will learn in a range of specialist teaching and research facilities.
The Heavy Structures Laboratory features a range of equipment which can be used to load test almost any structure; including hydraulic actuators, a strong floor, tensile and compression testing machines and a climactic cabinet.
In our Hydraulics Laboratory, you can develop your understanding of how water flows and behaves at different velocities. The Water Quality Laboratory is linked to our plant growing (hydroponics) facility, where you can investigate the ability of different plants and filters to remove ground water contaminants.
In the Geotechnics Laboratory you can learn about soil types, their strengths, permeability and compressibility and how these things can affect the ground conditions under building foundations, dams and embankments.
You will also learn to use a range of surveying equipment and tools, such as digital total stations, levels and theodolites, which combined with digital drawing capability will arm you with industry standard skills demanded by employers. Many students use the Morson MakerSpace to help them complete practical assignments which involve the design and manufacture of an object which will be tested in a laboratory.
What about after uni?
EMPLOYMENT
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Salford meets the exemplifying academic benchmark for Chartered Engineer status requirement, enabling professional registration and institution membership.
The course provides a recognised route to a wide range of engineering career roles. Civil engineering career opportunities exist in range of industries, including aerospace, petrochemicals, road and rail transport, and information technology, as well as organisations such as the armed forces.
On graduation, you may choose to focus your career in structural design, infrastructure consultancy, or even the operation and maintenance of complex transport networks and power stations. Graduates may expect to reach senior management positions as their careers progress.
FURTHER STUDY
We offer a range of specialism postgraduate study paths to help you take your career even further. We even offer a fee discount to our graduates and alumni.
Career Links
Industry placements can form a key part of your studies and provide a structured link between study and exposure to professional practice, and allow you to enhance your development in an industrial setting.
The course team has a wide range of long-standing and professional relationships with industry. External validation recognises that the course meets both UK and international standards required by the engineering profession.
Professional registration and Institution membership will enhance your career in the following ways:
- Access to continuous professional development
- Careers advice
- Increased earning potential
- International recognition of your qualifications, skills and experience
- Evidence of your motivation, drive and commitment to the profession
- Networking opportunities
What You Need To Know
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5 is proof of this.
Please note: The entry criteria below are related to entry onto this course in the 2021/22 academic year.
GCSE
English Language and Mathematics at grade C/level 4 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.
UCAS tariff points
112-120 points including maths and numerate science
A level
112-120 UCAS points, to include a grade C in Mathematics and a numerate science. A pass in the practical element of Science A-Levels must be achieved.
BTEC National Diploma
DMM in Engineering. Must include Distinctions in Mathematics modules.
Access to HE
Contact Admissions for further information.
Scottish Highers
112-120 UCAS points to include Mathematics and Physics or Design Technology, grade C for Advanced Higher level or grade A at Higher level.
Irish Leaving Certificate
112-120 UCAS points to include A2 in Higher Level Mathematics and Physics.
European Baccalaureate
Pass in Diploma of at least 60% from Science or Engineering.
International Baccalaureate
30 points to include grade 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)
We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we receive your application, we'll assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.
There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.
To be considered for the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme you must have already achieved or be working towards GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
Please contact Admissions for further information.
How Much?
Type of study | Year | Fees |
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Full-time home | 2020/21 | £9,250per year |
Full-time international | 2020/21 | £15,240per year |
Full-time home | 2021/22 | £9,250per year |
Full-time international | 2021/22 | £15600per year |
Additional costs
You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits.
Scholarships for international students
If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships.
We have a range of scholarships available for students applying for courses in 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. Our Global Gold Excellence Scholarship is worth £3,500 and our Global Silver Excellence Scholarship is worth £3,000 - both are available for students studying in our 2021/22 intakes.
We also offer the Salford International Excellence Scholarship which offers up to £5,000 discount on tuition fees. As this is a prestigious award we have a limited number of these scholarships available.
See the full range of our International Scholarships.
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