Civil Engineering Beng (Hon)

Boost your employability with a year on placement as part of your degree. Our strong industry links help you secure vital experience in engineering roles with SMEs, national and international firms.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:


- RANKINGS: Our Civil Engineering courses have been ranked in the Top 15 for student satisfaction with the Complete University Guide 2026 and in the Top 20 for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2025.


- ACCREDITATION: BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Permanent Way Institution and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.


- FACILITIES: Youll study in our fantastic facilities at Markeaton Street. Our STEM centre houses a range of equipment which youll use throughout your studies, including a 10m flume, a state-of-the-art ground penetrating radar and a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with survey and thermal imaging capabilities.


- LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Youll learn through a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, on and off-site laboratory and site work, and visits to companies. Youll work on real life projects and case studies, so youll be able to put your theory into practice and develop the knowledge and skills employers are looking for.


- WORK EXPERIENCE: We offer a year industrial placement which will take place between the second and final year of your degree and there are a large number of SMEs, large, national and international companies who are looking for placement students each year. There is a range of support available for students who are looking to enhance their employability whilst studying including internships, placements and graduate roles.


- EXPERT TEACHING: Youll be taught by experienced civil engineering practitioners who are highly skilled in this field, ensuring you are taught to a high professional standard.


WHAT YOULL COVER:


• This course will enhance your skills in advanced areas of civil engineering theory, particularly structures and infrastructure design. Youll develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering technical design and management. Youll also be introduced to key design skills in structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying and materials.



HOW YOURE ASSESSED:


• Youll be assessed through workshop laboratories, surveying fieldwork, group work and individual assignments. Some traditional exams may be involved for design tests.



YOUR CAREER.


• When you graduate, youll have lots of career opportunities in civil engineering in fields such as design, maintenance, asset management and construction. You could work in private companies which specialise in contracting or consulting, for local authorities, water companies, Network Rail or the Highways Agency, for example.



STUDY OPTIONS:


• This course is available with a Foundation Year option.



• This course is available with an Industrial Placement Year.

We're a Top 10 UK University* in the heart of England, with great transport links to London and the rest of the UK.

Ranked 2nd in the UK for employability and course quality*, the University of Derby offers expert, industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.

(*Uni Compare 2026)