Develop the skills to shape the world around us with our BSc in Civil Engineering. This comprehensive program covers structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineering, preparing you for a diverse range of careers in the construction and infrastructure sectors.Why choose this courseThis course is accredited by:Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course is intended to be your first step towards becoming a Chartered Civil Engineer and a practitioner in this exciting global industry. Civil engineering plays a vital, creative role in improving and protecting our surrounding environment, and carries local, national, and international implications.When you study under the respected academics and experienced professionals at the University of Wolverhampton, you will gain a detailed understanding of the principles of civil engineering. The course encompasses the broad scope of disciplines within the field and includes research into solving realistic design problems in matters such as the construction of infrastructure projects.Students at the School of Architecture and Built Environment will learn at our £120 million Springfield super-campus, which provides state-of-the-art equipment and facilities.Civil Engineering graduates are characterised by their versatile, creative, and innovative approaches to engineering challenges. The training they receive at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Architecture and Built Environment provides them with the opportunity to embark on significant related careers, or to continue their studies at Master’s or Doctorate level.What happens on the courseThe application of mathematics and analytical skills is key to student development on this course, where the underlying principles of civil engineering serve as the bedrock for the curriculum at higher levels of study.The course prepares students to fulfil industry expectations of being able to identify, define, and solve complex problems, while demonstrating awareness of the ethical, environmental, and business aspects of civil engineering projects. This includes the construction of dams, reservoirs, transport infrastructure, bridges, major buildings, water supply, sewage, harbours, and sea defences, all of which fall under the remit of civil engineering professionals. Assessment of your development and aptitude includes an individual research project, where you will review current literature and collect data before providing conclusive critical analysis.Education on this course is varied and extensive and trains our future chartered civil engineers to be prepared for careers that will require them to demonstrate both technical and commercial leadership alongside a wealth of interpersonal skills and digital literacy.The University’s Civil Engineering courses also have excellent links with local companies and branches of professional bodies.