Civil Engineering

About this course

Civil engineering is the discipline responsible for the infrastructure on which modern life depends: roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, airports, flood defences, water supply and wastewater treatment systems. Civil engineers tackle problems that are simultaneously technical, environmental and social, designing and building structures that must perform reliably over long periods, respond to changing demands and minimise their impact on the natural environment. The profession sits at the centre of some of the most significant challenges facing society, including adapting infrastructure to climate change, building resilient urban systems and delivering sustainable development. At the University of the West of England, Bristol, this part-time programme includes a sandwich year and a work placement, combining professional experience with academic study in a format that suits those who want t

Where its graduates go

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