department of civil engineering - city university london undergraduate open day 2nd july 2014
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Presentation about the Department of Civil Engineering at City University London. Presentation was given as part of the programme of the City University London Undergraduate Open Day on Wednesday 2nd July 2014.TRANSCRIPT
Academic excellence for business and the professions
Civil Engineering
Open Day 2 July 2014
Civil Engineering at City
Special features:
• Strong links to industry• Real life design projects• Excellent laboratory facilities supporting world class research• Location
Courses
Civil Engineering• Core course entry approximately
75 students per year
Civil Engineering with Architecture• Run in conjunction with
London Metropolitan University
Entry limited to 25 students per year
Course structure
Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5Course
BEng
BEng (sandwich) industry
BEng (foundation)
MEng
MEng (sandwich) industry
These schemes can be applied to both courses
Opt to spend year on placement at end of 2nd yearMEng course separate from
3rd yearPossible to transfer from BEng to MEng with 60% overall after 2nd year
Offers entry to all courses provided appropriate standard achieved
The profession
• Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers,
Engineering Council
• Institution of Civil Engineers has over 80,000 members of various grades Student, Graduate, Associate, Member, Fellow
Secondary School
CityUniversity
IndustryCEng
CharteredEngineer or CEng
Accredited MEng + 3 yrs training under → CEng agreement
Accredited BEng + 3 yrs training → CEng + 1 yr further learning under agreement
Typical course content
• Theory and technical understanding• Laboratory experiments• Management skills• Design projects• Short visits to industry
Students using the geotechnical centrifuge for MEng 4 laboratory exercise
Typical MEng course outline
OptionsComputing & Communication Skills
Civil Engineering Practice
Management Management
Management
Structures & Materials
Structures Structures
Structures
Design
DesignDesign
Design
Hydraulics
Hydraulics
Hydraulics
Hydraulics
MathematicsMathematics
Engineering Analysis
Surveying Surveying
GeologySoil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Research Project
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
Differences for Civil Engineering with Architecture:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4
Small group studio based design at London Metropolitan University
Small group studio based design at London Metropolitan University
Research Project with Architectural content
Architectural design component in major design exercise and restricted options
Typical BEng course outline
OptionsComputing & Communication Skills
Civil Engineering Practice
Management
Management
Structures & Materials
Structures
Structures
Design
Design
Design
Hydraulics
Hydraulics Hydraulics
MathematicsMathematics
Surveying Surveying
GeologySoil Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Major Project
Part1 Part 2 Part 3
Differences for Civil Engineering with Architecture:
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
Small group studio based design at London Metropolitan University
Small group studio based design at London Metropolitan University
Research Project with Architectural content
Design projects - industry involvement
• Design problems based on real industry projects, this year these included
− Private art gallery development in Vauxhall− London Gateway container port
London Gateway Container Port under construction (http://londongateway.com/)
Consultation with industry for Part 3 design project
Design projects - industry involvement
• Supporting and advising students
Sandwich placements
• Placement guidelines and visiting tutor
• After second year of study• Period of paid work lasting between
nine and twelve months.• Typically paid between £15,000
and £22,000 pro rata per year• Sponsorship
Beth Shrubsall on site with Jackson Civil Engineering
Careers support in collaboration with civil engineering industry
• Speed Networking
• Mock Interviews
Open door to industry
Another innovation available exclusively
to City students
• Web based
• Provides a focus for:
- Small group visits to sites and design offices
- Sandwich placements- Vacation placements
• Website can be accessed by students &
partner companiesMoorhouse bandolier
Academic excellence for business and the professions
ScholarshipsTo support your studies, City University London is offering several scholarships. Find out more at www.city.ac.uk/engineering-maths/scholarships
• The Lord Mayor of London Scholarship – up to £3,000 per year for UK and EU undergraduate students achieving ABB or above at A-level
• Various School-wide Awards are available including:• Caterpillar Scholarship• The Cutlers Bursary
• Leathersellers Scholarship• Ludwik Finklestein Bursary
• Salters Scholarship
Research
World class research in structural, hydraulic and geotechnical engineering
What next?
Opportunity to speak individually to a member of staff
Tour of laboratory facilities