Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)

University College London

This four year programme covers all the major fields of civil engineering (structures, geotechnics, materials, fluids, design and surveying) with residential field trips throughout. You will choose an IEP Minor subject from a broad range offered, which currently includes environmental engineering, management and programming. In Year 4 you will complete a capstone design project, working in large teams to design a major engineering infrastructure.

Degree benefits

• The programme offers a world-class education brought to you by leading researchers, educators and practising engineers. It is supported by a structured personal tutorial scheme, subject-specific clinics and student mentoring.

• Centred round week-long project-based team activities, this programme enables you to work with your peers to design solutions to real-world engineering problems.

Your learning

Teaching is delivered in a number of ways, designed to stimulate and inspire effective learning. These include group projects, lectures, problem-solving classes, drawing and design workshops, tutorials, laboratory classes, site visits and field trips. External lecturers who are practising engineers deliver lectures specific to their areas of expertise.

Assessment

We employ a wide range of techniques to assess your knowledge and learning, including written examinations, coursework, video submissions, practical tests, laboratory reports, online quizzes, group projects, dissertations and poster presentations.

Careers

This programme equips graduates with a range of knowledge and problem-solving skills. In addition to core engineering skills, the programme places emphasis on the development of transferable skills, such as project management, teamwork, engineering software and communication, all of which will be essential in your career.

Our graduates enjoy careers in many different disciplines and organisations. Engineering problem-solving skills are appreciated by many employers, and can lead to promotion into management roles. Our well-rounded graduates are increasingly sought after in professions beyond engineering, including banking, law and advertising.

Typical employment sectors for civil engineers include consulting, contractors, local authorities, non-governmental organisations, research, the railway industry, law firms and finance.