Subjects
Civil engineering
What is civil engineering?
Engineering degrees cover all things related to developing, providing, and maintaining infrastructure, products, and services that society needs – from researching how to manufacture a product to building bridges and roads. Physics and maths are always core ingredients, but for civil engineering there is also a strong design and planning element as civil engineers are responsible for designing, constructing, and managing our environment.
What will I study?
Sample modules:
Structural Engineering
Construction Practice and the Environment
Hydraulics
Mathematics
Mechanics of Fluids and Soil
Students should be particularly strong at mathematics as it is an essential component of the course.
Why study civil engineering?
Civil engineering degrees often have a clear pathway into engineering-related jobs. However, because of the high level of numeracy, graduates are often also sought after in finance, banking and accountancy.
Many universities offer heavily practice-based courses and often offer opportunities for work placements to gain first-hand industry experience
Students usually develop strong numeracy skills and the ability to analyse and translate complex data as well as a creative and innovate approach to resolving issues
Potential career routes
Surveying
Construction
Architecture
Consultancy
Hydrology
Traffic and transport
Similar areas of interest
Geology
Environment
Science
Maths
Design/architecture
Construction
Electronic/mechanical/aeronautical engineering
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