Foundation Year The Foundation Year focuses on the study of mechanics and mathematics in order to provide a good numerical background that will support you throughout the remainder of the degree. Core subjects deal with fundamental engineering principles, structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulics and environmental engineering. These are supported by a broad educational base that includes an understanding and knowledge of mathematics, health and safety, management, the integration of sustainability in civil engineering practice, IT skills and other complementary topics. This approach is strengthened by the use of industry-standard software for the design and construction of civil engineering projects. Following your initial foundation year, you will progress onto the modules studied as part of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree. For further information on the modules studied in the latter part of this course visit our course page: * BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Employment opportunities for graduates are excellent – we have very close links with industry and every one of our graduates has enjoyed paid employment soon after they graduate. You can secure work with consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors, local authorities and other related employers. Our graduates are actively engaged in the construction industry and related fields, with a significant number of company directors, CEOs, principal engineers and professors across the world. Graduates have gained employment with a range of companies including Capita Symonds, Morgan Est, Carillion PLC, Mott MacDonald, Atkins, Edmund Nuttall Ltd, Hyder, Alan Griffiths Contractors Ltd, Network Rail and United Utilities.