Civil and Coastal Engineering Meng (Hon)
Course Overview - Civil and Coastal Engineering Meng (Hon)
Get one step closer to registration as a Chartered Engineer with an integrated masters. Our graduates have the specialist knowledge needed to protect coastal communities and crucial infrastructure from the aggressive and complex marine environment.
Be a coastal specialist
At Plymouth you have specialist teaching and student experience dedicated to coastal engineering and water management, so youll become expert in designing infrastructure that withstands coastal challenges and manages flood risk.
High-spec industry facilities
Get one step closer to registration as a Chartered Engineer with an integrated masters. Our graduates have the specialist knowledge needed to protect coastal communities and crucial infrastructure from the aggressive and complex marine environment.<br/><br/><strong>Be a coastal specialist</strong><br/>At Plymouth you have specialist teaching and student experience dedicated to coastal engineering and water management, so youll become expert in designing infrastructure that withstands coastal challenges and manages flood risk.<br/><br/><strong>High-spec industry facilities</strong><br/>You’ll learn to use all the latest specialist equipment in our innovative engineering facilities, from our COAST lab to STEAM labs, so you graduate with sought-after knowledge and experience.<br/><br/><strong>Professional</strong><br/>Our strong links with industry ensure that our courses remain current and feature live site visits, placement opportunities, specialist seminars and personal mentoring from professional engineers.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- you aspire to become a Chartered Engineer with a focus on coastal environments<br/><br/><br/>- youd love to tackle challenges posed by climate change<br/><br/><br/>- you seek hands-on experience in projects to put your learning into practice<br/><br/><br/>- youre keen to learn from industry-experienced professionals and researchers.<br/>
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H251
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4, Year 5
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
To include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
Scottish Higher
considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Considered in combination with additional qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
To include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 at a second relevant subject at Higher Level. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination with A Level Maths.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS points to include H3 in Maths and H5 from a second relevant subject at Higher Level. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Scottish Advanced Higher
120 to include C in Advanced Highers Maths plus Grade E from a second relevant subject.
Extended Project
Considered in combination with additional qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject
A level
120 ucas points to include Grade C from A Level Maths and Grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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