Civil and Coastal Engineering

This professionally accredited MEng (Hons) Civil and Coastal Engineering degree equips you with important skills that are increasingly in demand both in... Are you motivated to find solutions to the problems of coastal flooding and increasing risks to our coastlines? At Plymouth you will learn how the maritime environment creates threats for those living and working on our coasts.

Discover how to engineer structures that can withstand the power of the sea. Understand how nature can be used to help engineers protect lives. You will graduate as a civil engineer, but with sought after expertise essential for facing the extreme challenges posed by our coastal environment and our changing climate.

Undertaking a sandwich-year placement (also known as an industrial or work placement) offers many benefits, including valuable hands-on work-experience and enhanced employability. This module is for first-year students who may undertake a placement in their third year. It is designed to support students in exploring placement opportunities and developing the skills and knowledge required to successfully secure one.

This module covers the essential scientific principles of fluid mechanics for civil, marine, and mechanical engineering applications. We'll also delve into thermodynamics, focusing on the interaction between systems and their surroundings. Lastly, we'll explore the fundamental principles of electrical engineering, providing you with a solid foundation in circuits and electrical systems.

Build the maths skills every engineer needs.