Civil Engineering (Extended Degree)

About this course

Civil engineering shapes the infrastructure on which modern life depends. From bridges and highways to flood defences, water treatment systems and urban drainage networks, civil engineers design, construct and maintain the physical systems that allow communities to function. The discipline demands rigorous quantitative reasoning alongside a practical understanding of materials, ground conditions, hydraulics and the constraints of real projects. Northumbria University's extended degree in civil engineering runs over four years of full-time study, giving you additional time to develop both breadth and depth compared with a standard three-year programme. The extended format allows for more thorough development of core engineering sciences, structural analysis, geotechnics, fluid mechanics and project management, as well as greater engagement with professional practice and the social and en

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 17% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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• 50 / 100Business and Financial Project Management Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 6% of graduatescards →
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