Civil engineering is one of the oldest fields of engineering. It impacts virtually all aspects of our daily lives, with a degree in this subject setting you up to make your mark on the functioning of many of the structures we rely upon, from skyscrapers and bridges, to railways and flood defences. You’ll be taught by academics who are also professional engineers, many of whom have years of industry and research experience.During the course, you’ll study the fundamental principles of statics, dynamics, materials, geotechnics, and hydraulics, with design, construction, business, and sustainability considerations. This course has been designed to provide you with flexibility in your choice of engineering career pathways after graduation.Within our civil engineering subject area, our degree programmes share the same first year of study, which means you can leave your options open until the start of your second year.In your first and second year, you'll take part in our problem-based learning initiative, EnABLE (Engineering in an Activity Based Learning Environment). This will give you the opportunity to work in small teams in a supportive and friendly competitive environment and reflects how industry works. You’ll solve real, civil engineering problems and test your solutions against other groups.5 years inc. placement year