From the delivery of energy systems and iconic structures to water storage and provision, civil engineers create the large-scale infrastructure that makes our daily lives possible. Our civil engineering degree is designed to create civil engineering graduates who can display professional judgement, skills and knowledge.
You will leave this course equipped with the knowledge and understanding of classical core engineering principles and the ability to apply your skills creatively and responsibly to resolve real-world engineering problems.
Our BEng Civil Engineering degree is influenced by government initiatives, the guidance of our industry partners and relevant professional bodies to ensure our teaching is at the forefront of this sector. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of Engineering Council for the purposes of full meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer
BEng (Hons) Accredited CEng (Partial)
Where will I learn during my degree?
Northumbria University boasts outstanding specialist facilities to support you throughout all aspects of your degree, enabling you to gain hands-on experience in areas such as testing, mixing materials, moulding, laser cutting and 3D printing.
Our dedicated civil engineering laboratories are equipped with industry-standard equipment and we are always working to research and secure the latest hardware and software available to ensure that you develop the skills you need.
You will also have access to other facilities such as our well equipped working space, The Hub, which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Over 91% of students studying Civil Engineering at Northumbria believed that their course enabled them to develop knowledge and skills needed for their future and felt free to express their ideas, opinions, and beliefs (NSS, 2023).
How will this Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) course provide me with the skills needed for my career?
High performing students will be able to transfer to the MEng Civil Engineering course, our integrated masters course that will put you on the pathway to chartered status. Graduate prospects are very strong due to the international shortage of civil engineers. This demand for talent is expected to rise further, as economies across the globe recover, giving civil engineering students a great opportunity to build a rewarding and prosperous career.
Due to a shortage of civil engineers, there has never been a better time to become a civil engineer and this course will provide you with all of the necessary skills and knowledge to help you progress your future career within the industry
Undertaking a year-long placement will allow you to develop your CV and gain industry experience that you can build on once you graduate. We also provide employer visits at all stages of your course, allowing you to network and develop your own industry contacts.
Employability skills are embedded in the BEng Civil Engineering course from the start and the knowledge areas, tools, techniques and methods you will use throughout your degree will ensure you leave with the skills required to work within civil engineering or a related industry.
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