Students will study civil engineering subjects, such as structures, hydraulics, geotechnics, construction materials, mathematics and surveying. Students will also study the design and construction of sustainable infrastructures, focusing on water engineering, transport, highway and the energy sector.
Students will work in specialist laboratories, including concrete, hydraulics, materials, soils and structures, and experience real-life scenarios through site visits and field trips.
Practical work includes surveying, model-making, engineering drawing and computer-aided design. Students will also gain skills in project and business management.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A program of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Placements can be with large multinational companies, international companies, local companies and small start ups; offering a diverse range of posts.