Civil Engineering

MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at the University of Plymouth. This accredited degree will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed to play a key... Are you passionate about designing and building resilient bridges and buildings that transform people’s lives—now and for future generations?

As a civil engineering student at the University of Plymouth, you’ll imagine, design, and create the structures and technical solutions that bring large-scale infrastructure projects to life. Be a civil engineer of the future, helping society make life-changing progress in areas such as shelter, clean water, transportation, energy security, and protection from natural hazards. Dr Shanshan Cheng Associate Professor in Structural Engineering Undertaking a sandwich-year placement (also known as an industrial or work placement) offers many benefits, including valuable hands-on work-experience and enhanced employability.

This module is for first-year students who may undertake a placement in their third year. It is designed to support students in exploring placement opportunities and developing the skills and knowledge required to successfully secure one. This module covers the essential scientific principles of fluid mechanics for civil, marine, and mechanical engineering applications.

We'll also delve into thermodynamics, focusing on the interaction between systems and their surroundings. Lastly, we'll explore the fundamental principles of electrical engineering, providing you with a solid foundation in circuits and electrical systems.