Civil Engineering

Civil engineers are involved in the essential infrastructure that surrounds us, from designing roads to keep us moving safely and efficiently to safeguarding public health by developing systems to treat and manage waste water.

Our Civil Engineering MEng degree will help you develop strong leadership skills and detailed scientific knowledge to prepare you for a career as a highly skilled civil engineer.

You will learn with staff active in industry, consultancy and research, with opportunities to get involved in lecturer’s research as part of your studies. Our research expertise includes earthquake engineering, dynamics and design, advanced geotechnics and rock mechanics, bridge engineering and advanced hydraulics.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

- We are 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses — Guardian University Guide 2024.

- Fieldwork, site visits and guest lectures from professionals bring learning to life.

- Exciting project work, including the Engineering for People Design Challenge, working to find solutions for challenges faced by developing countries.

- Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators.

- Our Industrial Advisory Board offer invaluable advice and networking opportunities.

- Specialist facilities including concrete lab, dynamics lab, hydraulics lab, soils lab, and wave tank room.

- Option of a salaried placement year to build your experience and confidence.

- Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) and gain a professional advantage.

- Shared first year with the option to transfer and specialise in Civil with Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering with Construction Management.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.