Civil Engineering and Construction undergraduate courses

Do you want to be involved with the sustainable construction and development of existing and future spaces? Our courses are all about equipping you with the skills to succeed in this vital industry.

Why study Civil Engineering and Construction at Derby?

• Learn from research-active academics and experts with extensive experience in the sector which they embed in their teaching.
• Great industry connections you can benefit from through guest lectures and site visits where you will be exposed to professionals as they share their knowledge with you.
• Placement opportunities where you can work in a real-life setting. Previous students have worked at Balfour Beatty, Dorset Council, Via East Midlands, Van Elle and AECOM.

Facilities

Our Markeaton Street site is home to our STEM Centre where you will study. You’ll gain hands-on experience with equipment including:

• ten-metre hydraulic flume
• ground-penetrating radar
• concrete lab
• Falcon 8 drone.

In your classes you’ll develop future-focused skills and knowledge so that you can make a difference for the future of our sustainable buildings.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities graduates consider include:

• asset management
• construction management
• consulting
• contracting
• design
• facilities management
• maintenance
• planning
• quantity surveying
• teaching