Why Study Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering is concerned with creative use of engineering principles and science to shape and improve our lives and our environment.
The work of a Civil Engineer is centred in sustainable design for both built and natural environments. Civil Engineers
design, build, maintain and manage roads, railways, dams, buildings, airports, hospitals, schools, harbours and sports stadia. They design water supply and water treatment systems and river management, flood and coastal protection schemes.
Civil Engineers are involved in seeing major infrastructure projects through from design to construction to completion.
If you are interested in making lasting, positive improvements to society, in sustainable design for the protection of the natural environment, in improving the quality of life for millions of people using novel building techniques and materials, then Civil Engineering is the career choice for you.
Why Study Civil Engineering At The University of Aberdeen?
The provision of two years of general engineering gives Aberdeen graduates a broad understanding of engineering principles, which is invaluable to their future professional development. The University has undergone a significant change in terms of the courses and modules it offers to address the new challenges that arise from the needs governed by society. The University of Aberdeen has developed new programmes that are more attractive to the students but at the same time meet more relevant to the employers.
You will be taught by research active staff working at the forefront of new technologies. Teaching is supported by an excellent workshop and laboratories with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. Opportunities exist for industry-sponsored scholarships and
bursaries, final year individual projects to be undertaken with industry, and study abroad at one of the leading universities in North America or mainland Europe with whom we have collaborative links. Civil Engineering within the School of Engineering has one of the best hydraulic laboratory facilities in Scotland associated with a high level research profile. Civil Engineering Students benefit from: delivery of excellent teaching, working on projects associated with the real world, established strong industrial links that provide industry-focused teaching and projects to our students and help with good job prospects for our graduates. Civil Engineering students are encouraged to participate in the Civil Engineering Mentoring Scheme through which senior practitioners, working in industry, take them on site and to design offices where the students can experience Civil Engineering in practice.
The interdisciplinary content of our curriculum and focus on practical applications and value to industry and society provide our students with the necessary intellectual and transferable skills and an appreciation of ethical issues needed for a successful career in a wide range of industry sectors.
Degree Structure & Content
The University of Aberdeen is the only University in Scotland to offer students a general engineering curriculum in the first two years of study, followed by specialist years specific to your chosen career. Students can enter a civil engineering degree programme with a view to achieving either the qualification of Master of Engineering (MEng) or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng). The BEng is an accredited fouryearHonours degree programme while the MEng is an accredited five-year Honours programme meeting all educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer. You may defer your choice of professional area of study until the end of your second year.
Degree Programmes
The degree programmes that Aberdeen University offer include:
- Civil Engineering;
- Civil and Environmental Engineering;
- Civil and Environmental Engineering with European Studies;
- Civil and Structural Engineering;
- Civil and Structural Engineering with European Studies;
- Civil Engineering with Management.
The Typical Modules in Civil Engineering Are as Follows:
Please note: Following the introduction of the university-wide curriculum reform (www.abdn.ac.uk/thedifference) opportunities also exist in the first two years for Enhanced Study which provides an understanding and appreciation of other disciplines and further development of transferable skills.
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Careers
Civil Engineering graduates are sought after in a wide variety of industries and business sectors. A degree in Civil Engineering allows graduates to be effective in Civil and Structural Companies, working on site, in design offices, project management sectors related to bridges, buildings, and environmental engineering. Civil Engineers function very well in both onshore civil engineering sectors as well as the Oil & Gas and Energy sectors. In addition, as with any other discipline within our School, Civil Engineering graduates benefit from possessing skills in logical analysis, problem solving, management and communication which allow them to find employment outside the Civil Engineering discipline. By choosing an ICE accredited course in Civil Engineering you can apply for an ICE QUEST scholarship via:
www.ice.org.uk/Membership/Scholarship-and-Awards/QUEST-Awards/Undergraduate-Scholarship
How Do I Apply?
Applications to this degree programme are made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). You apply online at www.ucas.com and may apply to up to five institutions on the full-price UCAS application. Prospective students (and their parents/guardians/teachers) are welcome to visit the University at any time, or attend our University-wide Open Day in August/September. Please contact the Student Recruitment and Admissions Service, who will be happy to make arrangements for a visit.
Where Can I Get Further Information?
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
University of Aberdeen
University Office
King’s College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
Tel: +44 (0)1224 272090/91
E-mail: sras@abdn.ac.uk
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