Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

In this Civil Engineering with Foundation Year (Hons) program at University of Derby you will develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering technical design and management. In addition, you will be introduced you to key design skills in structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials. You can study this course with or without an industrial year.

Careers

When you graduate, you can look forward to wide-ranging career opportunities in civil engineering, including fields such as design, maintenance, asset management and construction.

You could, for example, go on to work for private companies which specialise in contracting or consulting, for local authorities and water companies, or for organisations such as Network Rail and the Highways Agency.

Alternatively you could choose to take your studies to the next level by embarking on a postgraduate course, such as our MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management.