UCAS code H203
Civil engineers are responsible for the design, project management and construction of the physical infrastructure of our society. Our broad-based, vocational programme covers all the required aspects of a civil engineer’s education, with an emphasis on applying your learning in context.
You will be introduced to the essentials – everything from structural analysis and design, materials, ground engineering, water supply and sanitation, to the digital built environment and its digitisation. You’ll also study relevant subjects such as maths, computer-aided drawing, and communication skills. You will be given an understanding of the climate crisis and the biodiversity crisis and learn how civil engineers can play their part in addressing these global challenges.
A range of individual and group design exercises provide an opportunity for industrial feedback and this is supplemented by site visits. Our teaching staff offer projects based on their research expertise.
Students are encouraged and supported to gain relevant work experience to enhance their employability by applying for a summer internship or a year placement with an approved company/organisation.
Civil engineering graduates are in great demand and our programme aims to provide the educational base for graduates who demonstrate great skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication and creativity.
This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities.
• The key aspects underpinning the field of Civil Engineering
• Leading and working in teams
• How to undertake research
• Adapting to a busy hands-on industry environment
• Critical thinking
• Teamwork
• How to present and communicate clearly
These programmes are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, which represents five major civil engineering institutions and accredits civil engineering programmes on behalf of the Engineering Council, which sets and maintains the standards for the engineering profession in the UK. The MEng degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng degree is accredited as: (i) fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and (ii) partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited further learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. See jbm.org.uk for further information and details of further learning programmes for CEng.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Students taking the BEng programme, who have reached the required academic standard in their studies, are eligible to transfer to the MEng programme at the end of year two.
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
During this year you will undertake a year placement with an approved company/organisation. The aim is to develop an understanding of the practical application of theories and technical skills in a real-work environment. Industry-relevant activities will develop your transferrable skills and professional competence, leading to enhanced employability.
Whilst we will provide all necessary support and guidance, it is the responsibility of the student to secure an industrial placement. Applicants should note that these are highly sought after, and competition to be accepted into one can be significant. They therefore cannot be guaranteed. Students who fail to secure a suitable placement will transfer back to the standard version of the programme without a year in industry.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY (ENGG299) | 120 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
| Optional modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENTS (ENGG302) | 7.5 |
| UNCERTAINTY, RELIABILITY AND RISK 1 (ENGG304) | 7.5 |
| STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS (ENGG301) | 7.5 |
| EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (CIVE342) | 7.5 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
Our degree programmes encompass the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering. Technical knowledge and skills are complemented by a sound appreciation of the life-cycle processes involved in engineering and an awareness of the ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in practicing as a professional engineer.
You will be taught through a combination of face-to-face teaching in group lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and seminars. Our programmes include a substantial practical component, with an increasing emphasis on project work as you progress through to the final year. You will be supported throughout by an individual academic adviser.
Assessment takes many forms, each appropriate to the learning outcomes of the particular module studied. The main modes of assessment are coursework and examination. Depending on the modules taken, you may encounter project work, presentations (individual and/or group), and specific tests or tasks focused on solidifying learning outcomes.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you. Here's what is available on this course.
University of Liverpool students can choose from an exciting range of study placements at partner universities worldwide.
Immerse yourself in Chinese culture on an optional additional year at Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University in stunning Suzhou.
Spend a summer abroad on a study placement or research project at one of our worldwide partner institutions.
This course is also available without an included year in industry.
View Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
To spend a year in industry, you'll need to secure a placement with an organisation. If you're unable to find a placement, you'll continue with the standard version of the course without a year in industry.
Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree. You can choose:
This course is also available as a five year MEng programme.
Your course will be delivered by the School of Engineering, which is home to world-class teaching and learning facilities, designed to provide for the distinctive way engineering students engage actively with their learning process. The school’s impressive specialist engineering research facilities also provide the setting for practical work and many student projects.
From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
In Year Two of the course we went to the constructionarium in Norfolk and built a scale model of the Millau viaduct. It was quite a big scale model - about 20 metres across – but those are the sort of things I like, instead of just sitting in a lecture doing sums. It’s a really well-respected University. It’s a really well-respected course. It gives you everything you need for the future.
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We are committed to developing the modern professional engineers for the future, ensuring that learning environments reflect future working environments. The skills gained through studying a degree in Civil Engineering equip our graduates with the knowledge necessary to excel in an ever-changing industry.
Many graduates have moved on to have careers with employers such as: