This degree programme contains elements of both a theoretical and practical nature and is designed to provide students with a good basis for a professional career. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of theory through design, laboratory and field courses. The programme contains an element of modular choice, but students are required to take modules on all aspects of engineering practice. Stage 1 Students study the fundamentals of civil engineering theory and practice. This forms the transition from the basic mathematics and sciences studied at secondary level to engineering applications. In addition, they develop their communication skills and understanding of health and safety issues, risk management and professional skills. Stage 2 This is a very important year of study, when the major knowledge of civil engineering subjects and their application within design are developed. The application of communications in a professional context is further developed. Students on the sandwich degrees will take an Industrial Placement Year between Stages 2 and 3, and this experience can count towards the award of a City & Guilds Senior Award. Stages 3/4 In Stage 3, the understanding of theory developed in the previous years is applied in a professional context. Students can choose to develop their knowledge in specialist subjects by choice of modules, and are introduced to management and economics subjects within the civil engineering profession. All students undertake a major individual research project. BEng students graduate at the end of this year. The MEng is an integrated Masters programme, so Stage 4 is set at M-level. In this year students develop knowledge of building construction and business management. In addition, they work in teams on large integrated designs and also broaden their knowledge by choice of modules. They are required to take a core civil engineering subject to advanced level. In this year students may opt to study an additional language.

On graduating with an Honours degree, students are able to choose from a range of rewarding and challenging careers in Civil Engineering and are also sought after in accountancy, commerce, education and research. The majority of graduates take up posts associated with design and construction. Some embark on management, accountancy and finance careers, while others go into teaching and research. Employment in consulting engineers' offices and in the public sector will centre on feasibility, planning and detailed design. Alternatively, work with a contracting company will provide extensive experience on site where management skills are important in addition to technical knowledge. Our engineering graduates are also to be found in many other areas of employment where the skills and discipline of evaluating facts, decision making and management have provided them with the basis for rewarding and interesting careers. Studying for a MEng degree at Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions. Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and over half of all graduate jobs are now open to graduates of any discipline, including Civil Engineering. Although the majority of our graduates are interested in pursuing careers in Civil Engineering significant numbers develop careers in a wide range of other sectors. The following is a list of the major career sectors (and some starting salaries) that have attracted our graduates in recent years: