Civil Engineering with a Year Abroad

Civil engineers are vital to the design of our built environment. From bridges, tunnels and transport systems, to buildings, flood defences and water management, their performance is fundamental to modern society.

This degree gives you a strong grounding in the design and analysis of civil engineering structures. You will develop complex problem-solving skills, gain the ability to sketch and model engineering solutions, and will become comfortable preparing technical reports.

As you progress, your developing analytical abilities will combine with hands-on experience, using state-of-the-art equipment, and establishing skills which are vital to securing employment in the civil engineering industry.

You will be taught by a team of research-active academics and staff with wide civil engineering industry experience. This combination ensures that you benefit from both cutting-edge research and practical experience.

You will also benefit from having access to advanced facilities with high grade laboratories that support innovative testing across the various civil engineering sectors. The fluids laboratory has a suite of experiments to demonstrate the fundamental behaviour and properties of fluids, as well as a five-metre experimental flume with wave paddle for real-world studies. Our well-equipped geomechanics laboratory enables the analysis of a wide range of soil parameters. You can also use our sophisticated range of Topcon surveying equipment to get hands-on experience before going out on site.

This programme includes opportunities to undertake a Year Abroad, enhancing your learning and offering invaluable life experience.

In Year 1, you will typically study areas including: Introduction to Civil Engineering Materials, Engineering for People Hackathon, Introduction to Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Introductory Highways Design, Applied Mechanics (Civil).

In Year 2, you will typically study areas including: AI, Machine Learning and Data Analysis, Geomechanics, Research Project Preparation, Civil Engineering Management.

In Year 3, you undertake a Research Project Preparation and a Study Abroad Placement.

In Year 4, you will typically study areas including: Finite Elements for Civil Engineers, Civil Engineering Design Practice & Management, Individual Engineering Project, Hydrology and Unsteady Flow, Coastal processes and engineering.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• The Joint Board of Moderators
• Institute of Incorporated Engineers