Civil Engineering with a Year in Industry University of Bristol

Overview

The Civil Engineering with a Year in Industry course at University of Bristol will equip you to find solutions to global environmental problems and design large and unique sustainable structures that shape society and enable human and ecological systems to flourish - for example, buildings, bridges, water supply systems, transport networks, renewable electricity generation and other critical infrastructure assets.

Key facts

The Year in Industry degree provides the opportunity to spend your third year applying the knowledge gained in your first two years of study in an industrial environment. There is no direct entry into this course but you can transfer from BEng Civil Engineering if you reach a high academic standard and are successful at a placement interview.

The first two years provide a strong foundation in engineering, including mathematics, structures, soil and fluid mechanics, coding and surveying.

Design is central to the course and this is reflected in the projects and real-world challenges you will face. In the first year, you will develop a sustainable solution to an open-ended problem, such as designing and making a model bridge. The second year includes designing with steel, concrete and timber, geotechnical design and water engineering.

After returning for your final year, you will undertake a major individual research project and continue to develop key practical and professional skills such as project management, entrepreneurship, economics and risk analysis.

We work closely with industry to ensure we equip you with the skills and experiences needed to become a future leader in civil engineering. Our graduates are highly sought after by top employers, including civil engineering consultancies and construction companies, utility companies, the military, public transport providers, sustainable electricity generators, and environmental managers.