Civil Engineering
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Why Civil Engineering?
Civil Engineering is one of the oldest branches of engineering, it focuses on the design and construction on a range of infrastructures, from buildings and roads to bridges and canals. Civil Engineers shape the world around us, when planning future infrastructures Civil Engineers may look to existing structures for inspiration and there is plenty of inspiration in Huddersfield. Our town has listed buildings and monuments that civil engineers will have contributed to, from grand Victorian buildings built of local sandstone to gems of modern design on our own University campus.
Whilst we have a rich heritage of buildings on our doorstep, we have the ambition at using technology in better ways to create more sustainable buildings and infrastructures. Our Civil Engineering degree is designed to create graduates who can communicate effectively, manage projects and work in professional teams. Studying Civil Engineering could boost your career opportunities and open doors to careers with substantial earning potential, enabling you to shape the life you desire in the future.
What can you do with a degree in Civil Engineering?
A degree in civil engineering opens up a wide range of career opportunities across various industries, including construction, public infrastructure, environmental protection, and even the tech industry (through innovations like smart cities or building automation). Civil engineers are responsible for designing, building, and maintaining infrastructure such as bridges, roads, buildings and water systems.
The skills you develop can be applied to a wide range of roles, from technical design to management and consulting. Some of the potential career paths and opportunities you could pursue with a degree in civil engineering include Design Engineer, Structural Engineer, Construction Manager, Transportation Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Enviromental Engineer, Urban Planner and roles within sustainability and green building.
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Studying Civil Engineering
Find out more from our current students.
Prof Marco Corradi
Prof Corradi is noted for his work on new materials, historic buildings and monuments, natural fibres, masonry and timber structures, mechanical characterization and study of long-term behaviour of advanced materials for structural applications.
Dr Nicola Chieffo
Dr. Chieffo's research interests span a wide range of topics, including ground motion simulation, multi-hazard analysis, flood vulnerability, post-earthquake fire, site effects, fragility and damage curves, GIS, loss estimation, and urban resilience.
Dr Geetanjali Das
Dr. Geetanjali Das is a civil engineer with expertise in soil stabilisation through physical, chemical, and biological techniques.
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