Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons), with industry placement

Civil engineers design, construct, and maintain essential infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, railways, and water systems that underpin daily life. This accredited programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to become competent civil engineers. Through laboratory sessions, field trips, individual projects, and design classes, participants apply theoretical learning to real-world scenarios, enhancing abilities in surveying and design. Students engage with authentic engineering problems individually and in groups with peers from other disciplines, fostering teamwork, communication, and professional skills in an open-access makerspace. Opportunities include a salaried placement in various locations, including abroad, allowing students to gain hands-on experience, as seen in past placements with firms like Arup and Mott MacDonald.The programme's distinctive features include a year-long industrial placement for valuable professional exposure in the UK or overseas. It is professionally accredited by key institutions, fully meeting requirements for Incorporated Engineer registration and partially for Chartered Engineer. Industry-informed content, delivered by experienced academics including Chartered Engineers, emphasises practical design through hands-on work in specialised facilities. Collaborative group projects with students from diverse engineering fields develop essential professional competencies, mirroring real-world team dynamics.