Civil Engineering Meng

**Design and build a greener future. You’ll develop advanced technical knowledge and complete a range of practical work on this integrated master’s course.**<br/><br/>**What is civil engineering?**<br/>Civil engineering is behind how our modern towns and cities work. Civil engineers design, construct, maintain, upgrade, rehabilitate and repair major infrastructures used by humans while protecting the natural environment. The industry plays a key role in designing a framework that can help tackle the climate change emergency. <br/><br/>This integrated master’s course provides the ideal platform to gain broad-based technical experience. The knowledge you develop will enable you to enter design, construction or operations roles within the civil engineering industry.<br/><br/>As part of this course, you’ll:<br/>- Equip yourself with the problem-solving skills to work on projects such as designing large structures and infrastructure including roads, water supply and drainage, bridges, airports, tunnels, and sea and flood defences <br/><br/><br/>- Study an advanced technical programme that will give you the knowledge and skills to contribute effectively in a variety of industry settings<br/><br/><br/>- Be introduced to contemporary research and engineering solutions to meet global challenges, such as the climate change emergency<br/><br/><br/>- Be taught by staff with a broad range of industry experience in subjects including structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering, project management and highways engineering<br/><br/><br/>- Take part in practical work and laboratory study using industry standard facilities and IT design software<br/><br/><br/>- Secure work placements during the summer and plan an optional paid placement year in industry with the help of your course team.<br/><br/><br/>**Find out more**<br/><br/>**Hands-on learning**<br/>You’ll learn using a variety of tools, including case studies and design-based exercises that will enable you to develop applied skills, participate in critical analysis and practise your presentation skills.<br/><br/>**Specialist facilities**<br/>Our modern, well-equipped laboratories will give you the chance to get hands-on with industry-standard tools and testing. Well show you how to examine the strength of materials for structures and understand the latest geotechnical and structural analysis software packages.<br/><br/>**Industry links**<br/>We can offer you great links with industry, thanks to our teaching team who have great experience across different areas of engineering.<br/><br/>Guest lectures from industry professionals will also form part of your programme and you will be encouraged to become an active member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.<br/><br/>We have close links with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). The body was formed more than 200 years ago and is one of the world’s most respected professional engineering associations. Visit the ICE website to find out more about the exciting opportunities a career in civil engineering could bring. You can also discover what civil engineering is and why you should become an engineer. <br/><br/>**Why study Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett University...**<br/>- Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities<br/><br/><br/>- Industry standard specialist facilities and local/regional site visits<br/><br/><br/>- **Connect with professionals** - through networking events, guest lectures and an experienced expert course team<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a masters level degree at the end of your course<br/>

Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on experiences to cutting-edge facilities, courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You’ll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett’s aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It’s recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024) and one of the top 10 most affordable cities for students in the UK (NatWest Student Living Index 2023).<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.