Civil Engineering

Do you want to make a real difference to the world?  Do you have a fascination for the way things work and a desire to see your ideas put into practice? If you are interested in creating the structures that support life’s basic needs for water, flood control, hospitals, recreation and transport, you should consider studying for a degree in Civil Engineering.

Civil Engineers design, plan and manage civil and environmental projects from concept to realisation. The design process considers the structural problems and aesthetics as well as the environmental and economic impacts.

Projects at all levels of the degree help students to integrate their learning and to apply it to real situations. Employers assist with these projects, both by providing case studies and by assisting with suggestions to student groups, and the employers consistently praise the high level of competence achieved and demonstrated by students.

The programme is accredited by several engineering institutions, including the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.

A career in Civil Engineering will be a varied and interesting one.  Civil Engineers may work  on site, or in office based design work.  Good opportunities exist for work both overseas and in the UK, on projects such as the venues for the Olympic Games, tall buildings, football stadia, bridges, roads and water treatment works. 

A degree in Civil Engineering will provide you with a wide range of transferable skills, and the education provided prepares you for a wide range of employment opportunities.