Civil Engineering

About this course

Civil engineering is the profession responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the physical infrastructure that societies depend on. Roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, water treatment systems, airports, and urban drainage networks are all the work of civil engineers, who must combine structural, geotechnical, environmental, and project management knowledge to deliver projects that are safe, sustainable, and fit for purpose. As cities grow and climate change intensifies pressure on infrastructure, the demand for well-trained civil engineers has never been greater. At Queen's University Belfast this three-year full-time degree covers the planning, design, sustainability, and management of society's infrastructure, taught by staff engaged in high-quality, industry-linked research. You will study structural engineering, foundations, water engineering, transportation, environmental imp

Where its graduates go

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

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• 28 / 100Engineering professionals · 85% of graduatescards →

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