BEng Hons. Civil Engineering

Kingston University’s undergraduate course in Civil Engineering allows students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge required to design, construct, and maintain the nation's fundamental infrastructure. This includes buildings, bridges, roads, and water supply systems. Through practical work and problem-solving activities, students gain an understanding of the broad civil and infrastructural engineering industry. Course Content: This course generally covers engineering design, structures, geotechnics, hydraulics, construction materials, mathematics, and environmental science. In addition, the course offers modules focusing on project management and sustainability in the built environment.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of the course include Engineering Design and Communication, Structural Engineering, and Dissertation Preparation to name a few. Each module helps students in building extensive knowledge in the Civil Engineering field.Accreditations: The BEng (Hons) degree is accredited by Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) which includes the Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers. It is also accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Geological Society, London. Students can also gain European Engineer (EUR ING) status from this course.Future Careers: After graduation, students of this course can become civil or structural engineers. They can work in varied industries and sectors like construction, local government agencies, or consultancy firms. To further their prospects, students may also choose to continue their studies with a postgraduate degree.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.