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Civil Engineering

Civil engineering is the professional practice of designing and developing infrastructure projects. This can be on a huge scale, such as the development of nationwide transport systems or water supply networks, or on a smaller scale, such as the development of individual roads or buildings.
All aspects of building a structure fall under the remit of a civil engineer. This can include planning, design, budgeting, surveying, construction management and analysis, and often civil engineering careers encompass a combination of all these elements.

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Universities Offering Degrees within

Civil Engineering

Campus
Institution Name
Country
Campus Style
Institution Size
Selectivity
Education Model
University of Bath
UK
One main campus where all student facilities are based. It is 10 minutes on the bus from the City.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted) Bath looks at applications holistically, looking carefully at personal statements.
All courses at University of Bath offer the opportunity of a professional placement or study abroad.
University of Birmingham
UK, UAE
Our campus is just outside of the city centre of Birmingham, 7 minutes from our train station.
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We are a Russell Group university which hosts outstanding teaching and learning on campus.
University of Bristol
UK
Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Highly Selective (10-25% admitted)
Bristol's academic facilities are located in a defined campus area, separate to the accommodation.
Brunel University London
UK
Suburban Campus
Medium Institution 5000-15,000
Selective (25-50% admitted) Admissions rate varies by subjects, with Medicine and Healthcare subjects extremely selective
Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Teaching Focused Institution
Cardiff University
UK
City Campus
Very Large Institution >30,000
Selective (25-50% admitted)
We have 350 different courses in a wide range of subjects
Carleton University
Canada
Nestled between the Rideau River & Rideau Canal in the heart of Canada's capital city, Ottawa
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Open Admission (almost all admitted) - For most programs, if a student meets the requirements, they will be admitted.
Over 26 degrees & over 200 programs with an emphasis on hands-on learning
Durham University
UK
Given the collegiate nature of the university, we are both in the city centre and outside of it.
Large Institution 15,000-30,000 A high volume of applications means a number of programmes can be more selective than others
Extremely Selective (<10% admitted)
Single Subject Focus (Joint degrees available), Liberal Arts and Science (Major/minor Model), Integrated or Thematic degrees, Researched Focused Institution, Vocationally Focused Institution (multiple integrated internships)
University of Exeter
UK
Our high quality education is offered in a safe, supportive and friendly environment at our campuses
Large Institution 15,000-30,000
Somewhat Selective (50-75% admitted)
Employability-driven and student-focused teaching
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Common Degree/ Major Names

BSc/MSci
Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
BEng
Engineering Geology
BEng
Construction Engineering Management
BSc
Quantity Surveying
BEng
Infrastructure Engineering
BEng/MEng
Railway Engineering
BEng/MEng
Construction Engineering
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Useful Skills

Idea Visualisation
ICT
Note Taking
Practical (working with your hands)
Mathematical
Data Manipulation
Staying Motivated / Working Hard
Organisation
Design Mindset
Teamwork
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