Civil engineering is concerned with the techniques and procedures by which dams and reservoirs, water supply and sewage disposal systems, power stations, ports, offshore works, transport systems, bridges, tall buildings and other structures are planned, designed, built, surveyed, tested, operated, maintained and decommissioned. The course includes a broad range of activities including field courses, individual projects, design work and laboratory work.

This course will:

introduce the principles and context of civil engineering in a range of subject areas to enable students to specialise

develop students' understanding and critical judgement

improve students' abilities in communication and other transferable skills