BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Aston University

Civil engineering is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable world. At Aston University, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and build the infrastructure of the future, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This program is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on technical skills but also on the interpersonal and ethical aspects of the profession.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Physical Sciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year core modules: Introduction to Civil Engineering, Engineering Surveying, Construction Materials, Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences, Engineering Science 1, Power Skills and others. Second year core modules: Structural Analysis and Numerical Modelling, Sustainable Materials and Design, Fluid Mechanics, BIM for Construction, Transport Infrastructure Engineering, Geotechnics 1. Placement year core modules: EPS Placement Year.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you could work for UK or global organisations such as building and project management consultancies. The transferable management and technical skills developed during your studies will also be attractive to other professions and there is potential for graduates to go into diverse fields such as finance, logistics and general management.

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