BEng Civil Engineering at University of Sheffield

If you're not sure which area of civil engineering you want to go into, this broad-based course is a good choice. The first and second years introduce the core disciplines of structures, water, geotechnics and environmental issues. In the third year, you'll work as part of a team working on a realistic engineering design project.

Department: School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Sample modules by year. First year: Structural Mechanics, Mathematics and Python Programming, Hydraulic Principles and Flow in Pipes, Strength of Materials and Structures. Second year: Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis and Design, River Engineering and Flooding, Design Project 3: Sustainable Infrastructure. Third year: Design Project 5: Management of Resilient Infrastructure, Urban Water Systems, Investigative Project, Geotechnical Engineering.

Career pathways

Our graduates work all over the world, from the UK to Australia and the USA. Recent graduates have gone on to work for AECOM, Arup, Atkins, Buro Happold, Eastwood & Partners, and Kier. You'll be able to apply your knowledge and skills to fields as diverse as the built environment, sustainability and improving the environment. In addition, architectural engineering graduates might go into a broad range of engineering areas ranging from building services to mechanical, electrical or acoustic engineering. Or as a structural engineer, you'll be helping to shape the world around us.

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