Flood and Coastal Engineering

Learn to manage the unpredictability of flooding with specialised engineering knowledge

The Flood and Coastal Engineering courses at Brunel have been developed alongside the Environment Agency and HR Wallingford to create qualified graduates ready to fill open vacancies. Specialists in flood risk management are in short supply across the UK, so these degrees aim to give you the right knowledge to prepare you for a sector which needs you. With funded places available and two six-month placements on the foundation degree, you will prepare for your career as you learn.

The two-year foundation degree

Ideal for those looking for a fast-track to a career, each year of this two-year foundation course is made up of six months of classroom-based learning followed by a six month placement with the Environment Agency

Undergraduate BSc top-up

Further your knowledge after the foundation degree with a one-year BSc top-up. Gain a more in-depth insight into flood and coastal engineering, and study either part-time or full-time

The MSc postgraduate degree

If you're looking to become a chartered engineer specialising in flood and coastal, this MSc is for you. Develop your skills further by studying either full-time or part-time

Environment Agency Incident Command Unit on Brunel campus

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Preparing you for your career in engineering

Funded places on all Flood and Coastal Engineering courses

The first 20 places on the foundation course have tuition fees covered, and your BSc and MSc is sponsored if you secure employment with the Environment Agency or a Risk Management Authority

Hydraulic facilities at HR Wallingford which are used by students on Brunel's Flood and Coastal courses

Learn at the best hydraulics facilities in the UK

Gain real-life work experience on paid placements

Half of your foundation degree will be spent on placement, with two six-month stints at the Environment Agency in a location of your choice. Get hands-on experience whilst putting your skills into practice

"The placement has been really good. I've had lots of help, have been part of different types of work and site visits, and it's allowing me to understand how defences work.
It's improved my confidence."

Ethan, Flood and Coastal Engineering FdSc