Civil Engineering

About this course

Civil engineering shapes the physical world we inhabit. Roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, dams, water treatment systems, flood defences, airports, and the foundations of the buildings we work and live in are all the work of civil engineers. It is a profession with an enormous scope, operating at the intersection of technical rigour, environmental responsibility, and public service, and it demands the ability to manage complex projects in which safety, sustainability, and cost all carry real weight. At Derby the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering equips you with the core knowledge and practical skills the profession requires. You will study structural analysis, geotechnics, fluid mechanics, transportation engineering, construction materials, project management, and the environmental considerations that shape modern infrastructure design. The programme includes a foundation year, making it acc

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 105% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 65% of graduatescards →
• 25 / 100Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 10% of graduatescards →

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