What will I learn?
**This three year degree programme will set you up for a rewarding career where you can develop knowledge and leadership skills to shape the future of societies and the environment we live in.**By joining this civil and construction engineering course, you'll become part of a university that's top-rated by the People & Planet University League for our outstanding environmental and ethical performance. You'll gain the skills and knowledge needed to design, build, and manage both small and large civil and construction projects, including major infrastructure. These skills will be developed through a hands-on, project-based learning approach, guided by our industry partners.Our strong connections with the construction industry will help you develop essential technical and professional skills by working on real projects, giving you a head start in the job market.Throughout the course, you'll build your knowledge step-by-step, studying core civil and construction topics like structural mechanics, hydraulics, geotechnics, materials, and construction management. You'll also tackle emerging challenges to improve humanity and the environment.Our curriculum is research-informed and delivered by experts who are working on cutting-edge projects. This means you'll be well-prepared for the workplace. The programme aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on affordable and clean energy, industry innovation and infrastructure, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action.In your first year, you'll take core civil and construction engineering modules, along with modules common to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering programmes. This broadens your understanding of the engineering profession and helps you develop technology integration skills through multi-disciplinary projects.In the second year, you'll build on the knowledge and skills from the first year by taking essential core modules. By the third year, you'll apply what you've learned to real projects. Design elements are integrated throughout the programme, ensuring you gain practical experience at every stage.The course is supported by guest experts from the industry and site visits. You'll also have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, including the largest slab test facility in Europe and modern instrumentation like 3D laser scanners for surveying.**What you should know about this course**- Ranked Top UK Uni by StudentCrowd 2024- We are a diverse and inclusive community of students, researchers and academics and we welcome a wide range of students from many different backgrounds- You'll study in Medway in Kent, a great location with fantastic transport links. It's easy to get to central London, as well as the beautiful Kent coast and countryside.
