Placing an emphasis on structural engineering practice and its role within construction, Coventry University has a long-established reputation for the teaching of civil and structural engineering and has excellent links with industry. You will study subjects that can give you the necessary expertise to analyse, design and manage solutions for innovative and complex civil and structural engineering projects. If you choose this course you may benefit from: An opportunity to transfer onto the corresponding and the MEng Civil & Structural Engineering course at the end of each year if academic requirements are met, and MEng Civil Engineering at levels 1 & 2 Relevant field trips and site visits to see how real construction projects are undertaken; Access to the University’s Simulation Centre, which combines cutting-edge technology, the use of our curved interactive screen and real-life scenarios using specially-trained actors. Collaborative links with universities in 20 countries around the world, including Ryerson University Canada, Rennes University France and National University of Colombia, giving you the chance for you to spend part of your studies abroad. Full-time students studying alongside part-time students who are working in the industry, sharing first-hand experience of construction and providing a rich learning experience. Activity weeks within each semester of the course that include practical learning, employability training, software training courses, and an international field trip. High student satisfaction – 96% overall satisfaction and 91% for the quality of eaching in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2016. Strong track record of graduate employment – 100% of BEng graduates in work or continuing their studies within six months (DLHE 2014/15) Significant opportunities to apply for industrial placements at companies that have previously included: Arcadis, Arup, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, BAM, Buro Happold, Carilllion, CGL, CPUK, Donaldson Associates, Galliford Try, Geotechnics Ltd, Hyder, Interserve, Kier, Laing O’Rourke, Morgan Sindall, Mott MacDonald, Severn Trent Water, Warwickshire County Council and Willmott Dixon; A teaching team who are active in research and have industrial experience, who bring their expertise into their teaching to ensure it is relevant to the needs of industry;

As a successful graduate of this course you will meet the educational requirements to be able to work as an engineer in the construction industry. Graduates from this course have gone on to work for engineering consultancies such as Arup, Mott Macdonald, Buro Happold and other employers such as Warwickshire County Council. However, if you aspire to become a Chartered Engineer you will need some additional study after this degree course such as studying our MSc in Civil Engineering; or our MSc in Civil and Structural Engineering. Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your career. The Faculty’s Employability and Placement team, EC Futures, are the proud winners of the Best University Placement Service (UK 2015) presented by the NUE Awards.