Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

As a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering graduate at the University of Derby , you will have not only the knowledge and skills to embark on your career but also the academic base for Incorporated Engineer status. 

Key facts

• Develop the skills employers are looking for in areas such as structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials

• Put theory into practice through real life projects, case studies, site visits and field trips
• Choose a course accredited by leading professional institutions on behalf of the Engineering Council, which means you can fully meet the academic requirement to register as an Incorporated Engineer once you have successfully completed your course
• Learn from experienced civil engineering practitioners who are highly skilled in the field
• Study in our fantastic facilities at the Markeaton Street site, where we have a superb new STEM Centre.

The Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) degree from University of Derby features a compelling mix of lectures, real-life projects and site visits so you can develop all the knowledge and skills that employers are looking for. We will introduce you to key skills relating to structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials.

Careers

An Incorporated Civil Engineer is a person with an accredited bachelor degree and professional experience who can maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation. The qualification is essential to become a practising engineer and to lead a team in a professional organisation.

You can also choose to continue your professional development and further study in the discipline of civil engineering by taking our MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management.