Civil and Structural Engineering

Whether you are interested in designing roads, airports, bridges, stadia, hospitals, power stations, harbours or water supply systems, a degree in Civil Engineering will teach you the latest construction technologies and design methods. There has never been a greater need for well qualified Civil Engineers: towns and coasts in need of flood defences; people and freight in need of safe and efficient transport systems; ever more urgent challenges in environmental conservation, sustainable design and infrastructure maintenance. Our emphasis is on active learning, supported by traditional lectures and tutorials, as well as the opportunities to be involved in research-led teaching, conducted in collaboration with industry, government, research laboratories and academics around the world.

The programme gives you the opportunity to undertake an individual research project in year three. Teaching staff offer projects based on their research expertise. In year four, you will undertake a multidisciplinary group design project that brings together students specialising in various aspects of civil engineering, to work as a team to produce a portfolio.

Students on the Civil and Structural Engineering programme will be acting as structural engineers for the project. Recent projects have included a ferry terminal scheme and an Olympic-size swimming pool. This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities.

On the 4-year integrated masters programme, you can go abroad either between Year 2 and 3 (apply in Year 2) OR Year 3 and 4 (apply in Year 3).This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities. • The key aspects underpinning the field of Civil Engineering• Leading and working in teams• How to undertake research• Adapting to a busy hands-on industry environment• Critical thinking• Teamwork• How to present and communicat