Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Civil engineers are pivotal in fostering sustainable, inclusive, and safe environments by addressing challenges like the climate emergency. They design, construct, and maintain essential infrastructure, including buildings, bridges, transport systems, energy facilities, coastal defences, and water management, while prioritizing natural environment preservation. This degree delivers a balanced education in engineering science and practical applications, emphasizing industry collaboration with experts from firms like Atkins and Arup to enhance employability.The curriculum begins with foundational topics such as structural mechanics and surveying, progressing to advanced areas like project management, coastal engineering, and transportation. Students engage in real-life design projects, access state-of-the-art labs and software, and complete individual research. Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, the program equips graduates for roles with leading employers in civil engineering.

Typical topics of study in each year of our BEng programmes are listed below: Year 1 • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Mechanics • Civil Engineering Materials • Fluid Mechanics • Surveying • Engineering for People – Hackathon Design Challenge • Conceptual Design and Analysis Practice Year 2 • Structural Mechanics • Dynamics • Soil Mechanics • Geology • Transportation • Computing • Civil Engineering Management • Civil Engineering Design and Practice Year 3 • Coastal Processes and Engineering • Structural Mechanics • Geomechanics • Hydrology • Computational Methods in Civil Engineering Analysis • Engineering of Foundation • Individual Research Project • Superstructure Design • Civil Engineering Design Practice and Management