Civil Engineering

About this course

Civil engineering is the discipline responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment and essential infrastructure on which society depends. Roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, water treatment systems, flood defences, buildings, and energy infrastructure are all the domain of civil engineers, and their work literally makes modern life possible. The discipline combines rigorous science and mathematics with the creative challenge of designing structures and systems that are safe, efficient, sustainable, and fit for purpose in an enormous range of physical and social contexts. At Derby, this part-time degree with a foundation year offers a flexible route into civil engineering that accommodates students who need additional academic preparation before degree-level study and who wish to balance their degree with other commitments. The foundation year builds th

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 20% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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