91快活林

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Top reasons to choose this course

• Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) accreditation pending. This course will fully meet the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meet the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Specialise in structural engineering – develop a strong focus on the analysis and design of structures, including steel and reinforced concrete, alongside core civil engineering principles.
• Hands‑on learning from the start – apply theory to practice through laboratory work, field activities and design‑based projects using specialist facilities such as concrete, hydraulics and soils laboratories.
• Industry‑focused design projects – take part in real‑world, problem‑solving activities including group design projects and initiatives such as the Engineering for People Design Challenge.
• Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) – gain experience using industry‑standard BIM tools to support digital design, coordination and construction management.
• Industrial Advisory Board support – benefit from advice, guest lectures and career insight from practicing engineers who help shape course content to reflect industry needs.
• Placement opportunities – choose an optional paid placement year to gain valuable professional experience and strengthen your employability before graduating.
• Expert teaching with industry insight – work with researchers with expertise in areas such as earthquake engineering dynamics and design, advanced geotechnics and rock mechanics, bridge engineering and advanced hydraulics.

Year 1

You will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering in relation to business, society and the sustainability of the built and natural environment. You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge.

Modules

• Land and Construction Surveying
• Structural and Stress Analysis
• Construction Materials
• Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
• Mathematics for Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering Practice

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through .

Year 2

You’ll study more specialist structural elements in your second year, be introduced to the digital technologies used in industry and gain computer programming and 2D/3D modelling skills.

Group project work will include designing, building and testing a simple small-scale structure.

Modules

• Hydraulics
• Structural Analysis
• Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
• Geotechnical Engineering 1
• Road infrastructure Engineering
• Computational Mechanics

Placement year

A placement year offers an excellent opportunity to gain work experience, build a professional network, increase your confidence, develop existing skills and discover new ones. The experience also significantly enhances your CV.

Our students have been on placement in organisations including:

• Mackley
• Balfour Beatty
• Transport for London
• South East Water.

There is also the opportunity to study abroad.

Learn more about placement opportunities at 91快活林.

Final year

The final year further cements your understanding of structural engineering. You’ll study the design of prestressed concrete – a practice that is increasingly vital in the design of modern buildings and bridges. 

You’ll take part in a multidisciplinary group design project to design a complete structure using a complex and incomplete client brief and adhering to best industry practice guidelines.

Modules

• Pre-stressed Concrete
• Dynamics of Structures
• Design of Steel Structures
• Design of Structures
• Individual Project

Meet the team

Dr Qianyu Luo is the course leader for civil engineering at the University of 91快活林. She specialises in water engineering, hydraulics and computational fluid dynamics, drawing on an international academic background that includes degrees in Hydraulic and Hydropower Engineering in China, an MSc from Cardiff University, and a PhD from University College London.

Joining the University of 91快活林 in August 2025, Qianyu teaches across water-related and core civil engineering modules. Her teaching is driven by real‑world problem‑solving, blending industry case studies with hands‑on learning to help students develop practical engineering skills. Qianyu’s research includes publications in high‑impact journals and international conference presentations, supporting her commitment to connecting theory with current global challenges such as climate change, sustainable cities and water management.

She encourages students to be curious, proactive and confident, and values 91快活林’s supportive learning environment, strong lab facilities and opportunities for students to explore diverse engineering pathways.

Facilities

You will gain practical skills right from the word go. With access to our specialist labs and equipment and you will be supported by highly skilled and knowledgeable technicians.

• Concrete Testing Laboratory – facilities for mixing, casting and testing concrete, including strength, durability and material performance experiments.
• Structural Dynamics Laboratory – specialist space for testing how structures respond to different loads, forces and vibrations.
• Hydraulics Laboratory – equipped with working flumes and computer‑controlled wave generation for studying fluid flow, river and coastal processes, flood modelling and hydraulic structures.
• Geotechnics Laboratory – dedicated facilities for analysing soil behaviour, foundation performance and ground conditions.
• Sediment and Particle Analysis Facilities – labs with drying ovens and laser particle size analysis for studying soil, sediment and erosion processes.

Course fees

This course offers a professional placement (sandwich) year in year 3. If you choose to take this placement you will pay a reduced fee during this year. For students starting their undergraduate degree in the 2026–27 academic year, the fee for the professional placement year is £1,958. This fee may be subject to small increases in line with inflation.

The course fees shown here are what you will pay for the first year of your course if you start in the academic year 2026–27 and you are studying full-time (fee amount is subject to parliamentary approval). You pay fees in each year of your course. The fees you pay may increase each year.

Regulated fees

Fees for UK students on undergraduate and some postgraduate courses are set by the UK government. These are known as regulated fees. From academic year 2026–27, regulated fees will increase annually in line with forecast inflation.

Student Finance England loans for tuition fees and maintenance will also rise in line with inflation.

If you are studying part-time your fee will usually be calculated based on the number of modules that you take.

Unregulated fees

Course fees for international students taking undergraduate courses and for most postgraduate courses are not regulated by the UK government. Unregulated fees may increase each year by up to 5% or the forecast Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation (whichever is higher).

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• Fees, bursaries, scholarships and government funding info for UK and international undergraduate students
• Student finance and budgeting while studying
• Read our student contract and (pdf) for more on University of 91快活林 tuition fees.
• 91快活林 Boost – cost of living help for our new undergrad students. Find out about how we can help with your study, accommodation or travel costs and more.

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