Civil and Structural Engineering (Hons) University of Liverpool

Overview

There has never been a greater need for well qualified Civil Engineers: towns and coasts in need of flood defences; people and freight in need of safe and efficient transport systems; ever more urgent challenges in environmental conservation, sustainable design and infrastructure maintenance.

Key Features

• We are committed to developing the modern professional engineers for the future by ensuring your learning environment reflects your future working environment.
• The emphasis is on active learning, supported by traditional lectures and tutorials, as well as the opportunities to be involved in research-led teaching, conducted in collaboration with industry, government, research laboratories and academics around the world.
• The  Civil and Structural Engineering (Hons) programme from University of Liverpool  gives you the opportunity to undertake an individual research project in year three. Teaching staff offer projects based on their research expertise.

Career opportunities:

The degrees provide pathways into rewarding careers and our graduates have found employment in a wide range of international industries and organisations. As well as achieving a degree qualification, you will graduate as an industry-ready engineer who has both practical experience and highly desirable skills in the engineering industry.

Recent graduates have gone on to work for companies in the following industries:

• Engineering and Infrastructure: ABB Ltd, Arup, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Bentley, Corus, Halcrow, Laing O’Rourke, Mott Macdonald, Mouchel, Ramboll, Royal Haskoning, Siemens, Tarmac.
• Aerospace and Aviation: Airbus, British Airways, Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls Royce.
• Construction and Project Management: Costain, Metronet Rail.
• Defence and Military: BAE Systems, British Army, RAF (Royal Air Force), Royal Navy.
• Energy and Utilities: BMI, National Grid Transco, National Nuclear Laboratory, United Utilities.
• Government organizations: Government organisations (not specifically listed), Highways Agency, Network Rail.
• Glass and Materials: Pilkington.
• Technology and Research: QinetiQ.