Course details
The programme covers the main civil engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water Engineering and Transportation Engineering, and provides students with the key analytical and practical skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil or structural engineers. After graduation, students are equipped to work for consultants, contractors or government at senior management level.
The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour with an increasing focus on design and management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.
First year
Semester 1
Mechanics A
Civil Engineering Applications 1
Construction Technology 1
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Semester 2
Mechanics B
Introduction to Materials
Introduction to Engineering Design
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Students take part in site visits to a range of construction sites
Second year
Semester 1
Analysis of Determinate Structures
Hydraulics and Hydrology A
Surveying and Monitoring in the Built and Natural Environment
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
Semester 2
Civil Engineering Materials
Stress Analysis and Element Strength
Design Studies A - Problem Solving
Statistics for Science
Third year
Semester 1
Design of Steel Elements
Transportation Engineering A
Indeterminate Structures
Geology and Soil Properties
Semester 2
Hydraulics and Hydrology B
Geotechnics A - Introduction to Soil Mechanics
Design of Concrete Elements
Environmental Engineering A
Fourth year
Semester 1
Dissertation 1 Civil Engineering Discipline
Geotechnics B - Soil Strength
Transportation Engineering B
Structural Element Design
Semester 2
Dissertation 1 Civil Engineering Discipline
Civil Engineering Design Project
Foundation Engineering
Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
Updated on 08 January, 2020About Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus
Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus is a brand new, purpose-built campus based in the Dubai International Academic City, approximately 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai.
Heriot-Watt was the first overseas university to open a campus in Dubai International Academic City and their cosmopolitan environment offers the students a great place to study and further ones career goals.
It offers excellent facilities including a well-equipped library, IT and audio-visual facilities, and student accommodation encompassing safe and comfortable student apartments situated close to shops and local amenities. Students will also find a Student Services Office on campus to assist with any enquiries, including assistance with student visas.
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