Civil Engineering, MEng (Hons)

If you are creative, enjoy design, and seek to enhance the global environment, civil engineering at Bristol is ideal. This degree prepares you to address environmental challenges and design essential infrastructure, such as buildings, bridges, water systems, transport networks, and renewable energy facilities. The program integrates theoretical knowledge with practical skills, offering access to advanced laboratories, including Europe's leading earthquake shaking table.The first two years build a foundation in engineering fundamentals like mathematics, structures, and mechanics. In the third year, you undertake an individual research project and develop professional skills in project management and risk analysis. Design is core, with projects ranging from sustainable bridges to geotechnical and water engineering. The fourth year allows specialization and culminates in a group design challenge linked to industry. Accredited by bodies like the Institution of Civil Engineers, the course equips graduates for leadership roles, with strong demand from top employers in consulting, construction, and utilities.