COURSE CURRICULUM

The Civil Engineering degree offers a structured and comprehensive program that equips students with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional competencies required for a successful career in civil engineering. In the first year, students build a strong foundation with modules covering civil engineering construction, construction materials, structural mechanics, computer-aided design, land surveying, and mathematics for engineers, alongside an employability-focused module for those on a placement pathway. The second year advances technical expertise through subjects such as fluid mechanics, concrete design, advanced engineering mathematics, structural design, project management, and soil mechanics and geology, enabling students to understand the principles underlying safe and efficient infrastructure design. In the final year, students consolidate their learning and apply it to complex, real-world scenarios through a project dissertation, integrated group design, geotechnical design, transport infrastructure engineering, and hydraulics. The program emphasizes the ability to analyze, design, and manage civil engineering projects, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application. By combining rigorous academic study with hands-on projects and team-based design work, students develop problem-solving, collaboration, and professional skills essential for a career in civil engineering. Graduates leave prepared to contribute to the design, construction, and maintenance of vital infrastructure, balancing technical competence with practical, ethical, and sustainable considerations.