BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at University of Derby

Programme Leader for Civil Engineering, Derek Spalton, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about Civil Engineering and Construction at the University of Derby. This course will enhance your skills in advanced areas of civil engineering theory, particularly structures and infrastructure design. You'll develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering technical design and management.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Civil Engineering and Construction  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Construction Materials Technology, Construction Organisation and Economics, Site Surveying 1, Engineering Mathematics 1, Structural Analysis Theory and Design 1, Civil Engineering Construction and CAD. Year 2 core modules: Engineering Mathematics 2, Fluids And Drainage Engineering, Infrastructure Design and Materials, Infrastructure Surveying And Asset Management, Structural Analysis Theory and Design 2, Geotechnical Engineering 1.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you'll have lots of career opportunities in civil engineering in fields such as design, maintenance, asset management and construction. You could work in private companies which specialise in contracting or consulting, for local authorities, water companies, Network Rail or the Highways Agency, for example.

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