Civil Engineering

Ideal for creative problem-solvers, this innovative, practice-led course will set you up for a varied and rewarding career. This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI), on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

This course is also professionally recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). ICE works to allow our world and the people within it to thrive through engineering and infrastructure.

Why study civil engineering?

Combining innovation and theory, civil engineers develop solutions to the world's biggest challenges.

Civil engineering is a creative and technical subject which appeals to inventive, enthusiastic problem-solvers. It opens the door to a wide range of careers, from structural engineer to project manager.

Why UWE Bristol?

The MEng Civil Engineering course consists of core areas of structures, materials and geotechnics, with a focus on the climate emergency. You'll study these areas alongside more specialist topics such as hydrology, transport engineering, coastal engineering, geology and surveying. You'll also explore topics of international interest, such as earthquakes.

Be taught by a dedicated, diverse teaching team with a mix of industry and academic experience. Access modern, well-equipped, laboratories and industry-standard technology.

You'll apply your learning through projects based on genuine issues, giving you valuable insights into challenges you may face in your career. During the group Capstone design project you'll learn to present cross-disciplinary solutions as if to a genuine client.

And if you choose, you can develop your professional skills further through a placement year with one of our unique partner employers.

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). See under Features/Professional accreditation for more details.

Where can it take me?

The MEng Civil Engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to succeed in a range of disciplines. Your next step might take you into business planning; water, power, road or railway infrastructure engineering; or structural design the possibilities are boundless.

And thanks to our links with major industry employers in the South West, many of those opportunities will be right on your doorstep.

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

• The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
• Structural Engineers, Institution of
• Civil Engineers, Institution of
• Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
• Engineering Council
• The Joint Board of Moderators