What is civil engineering?
Civil engineering is behind how our modern towns and cities work. Civil engineers design, construct, maintain, upgrade, rehabilitate and repair major infrastructures used by humans while protecting the natural environment. 

 

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Gain a qualification in a Science Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) subject so you’re ready to go straight into the profession as a graduate civil engineer
• Study a technical course that will ensure you have the practical skills to contribute effectively in a wide range of environments in industry
• Learn from a teaching team with industry expertise in a broad range of subjects including structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering and highways engineering
• Take part in practical work and laboratory study using industry standard IT software
• Be supported in recording your initial professional development for membership of the accrediting institutions, find out more in the accreditation section below
• Secure work placements during the summer and plan an optional paid placement year in industry with the help of your course team