Study civil and structural engineering
Civil engineering is one of the oldest types of engineering. Specialist areas include structural, environmental and geotechnical engineering.
What is civil engineering?
Civil engineering is the planning, construction and maintenance of public infrastructure. It is responsible for creating, protecting and improving the structures and systems we use every day. Civil engineers work with all aspects of the built environment, including roads, canals, buildings and railways. They solve global challenges such as flood prevention, traffic congestion and pollution control.
Civil Engineering at the University of Sheffield
Sheffield’s award-winning Department of Civil and Structural Engineering is one of the best in the UK. Learning takes place in the £81m Diamond building, which has cutting-edge facilities and equipment.
Discover how civil and structural engineering impacts society
The Department’s expert staff have extensive industry experience and are leading researchers in their fields. They work with top consultants to deliver up-to-date programmes that meet industry needs. Teaching is based on the latest world-leading research and has a focus on sustainable solutions.
During your Civil Engineering degree, you’ll develop employability skills that make you stand out. The summer placement scheme helps you to gain work experience, and the Year in Industry programme leads to paid work with a civil engineering company. In 2016-17, 100% of students are in graduate-level jobs or further education within six months (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2016-17).
Civil Engineering degree options at the University of Sheffield