Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Year in Industry (BEng)

Program Overview

The Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Year in Industry program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to become work-ready civil and environmental engineers. The program combines theoretical learning with practical application, including a year-long industry placement, providing students with a strong foundation in engineering principles and real-world experience. Graduates are highly sought-after by employers and have a strong track record of finding employment in their chosen field.

Program Outline

Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Year in Industry (BEng)

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Civil and Environmental Engineering with a Year in Industry program is a four-year, full-time degree that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to become work-ready civil and environmental engineers.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in civil and environmental engineering principles, allowing them to design, build, and maintain the spaces and places that shape our daily lives with a focus on environmental issues.
• Description: The program features a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, practical work, and individual and group projects.
Students will gain experience working with industry-standard software and equipment, and have the opportunity to participate in field trips and site visits. Additionally, they will undertake a year-long placement in a professional engineering setting, providing them with valuable real-world experience and industry connections.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
• Engineering mathematics and computation
• Fundamentals of civil engineering
• Applied design and practice
• Engineering analysis
• Building modeling
• Environmental engineering
• Hydraulics and soil mechanics
• Structural analysis and design theory
• Sustainable civil engineering design and practice
• Construction and construction management
• Environmental policy and regulation
• Water engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Structural design studies
• Civil engineering design
• Concrete materials and structures
• Environmental geotechnics
• Environmental hydraulics
• Waste management and recycling
• Program Structure: The program is divided into four years:
• Year One:
Focuses on foundational knowledge in civil and environmental engineering through lectures, laboratory sessions, and projects.
• Year Two: Expands on the knowledge base and includes an off-site residential field course in the spring semester.
• Year Three: Consists of a year-long placement in the industry.
• Year Four: Includes a major individual project, core modules, and optional modules allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career aspirations.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule is designed to provide a balance of theoretical and practical learning, ensuring students gain both the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their chosen field.
• Individual Modules: Each module focuses on a specific topic and is designed to be completed within a semester.
Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and coursework.

Assessment:

• Assessment Methods: The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student learning, including:
• Tests and quizzes
• Written assignments and reports
• Presentations
• Practical laboratory work
• Individual project
• Assessment Criteria: Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding, problem-solving skills, communication skills, and ability to apply theoretical concepts to real-world situations.

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods: The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory sessions
• Project work
• Field trips and site visits
• Faculty: The program is taught by experienced and qualified faculty members with expertise in civil and environmental engineering.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes hands-on learning and provides students with opportunities to work on real-world engineering problems.
Additionally, the year-long placement offers invaluable industry experience and allows students to develop their professional skills.

Careers:

• Career Paths: Graduates of the program are qualified for a wide range of careers in civil and environmental engineering, including:
• Civil engineer
• Environmental engineer
• Structural engineer
• Transportation engineer
• Water engineer
• Project manager
• Construction manager
• Career Opportunities: Graduates can find employment in a variety of sectors, including:
• Construction companies
• Engineering consultancies
• Government agencies
• Environmental organizations
• Research and development firms
• Career Outcomes: Graduates of the program are highly sought-after by employers and have a strong track record of finding employment in their chosen field.

Other:

• Learning Resources: The program provides access to a variety of learning resources, including:
• Online learning materials
• Multimedia presentations
• Lecture handouts
• Bibliographies
• Electronic exercises
• Discussion boards
• Extensive libraries and resource centers
• Personal tutors
• Careers guidance
• Counseling services
• Disability and dyslexia support
• Student support service

Fees for home status

We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.

Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland

We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. Learn more about the undergraduate fees for students from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.

Costs for sandwich years

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, placement year or year abroad) a lower fee will apply. The University will provide resources such as computers and associated software, laboratory equipment (including any safety equipment) and any required learning resources (both electronic and in hard copies).

Accommodation

We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget.

Living costs

We're based in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Find out more about living costs in Cardiff.