The Civil Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year MEng at the University of Sheffield is designed for ambitious students eager to address the critical global challenges of sustainable and resilient infrastructure. You will delve into core civil engineering principles, including structural analysis, fluid mechanics, materials science, and geotechnics, while exploring advanced topics like groundwater engineering and climate-resilient water infrastructure. This programme prepares you to tackle complex real-world problems, fostering the analytical and design skills essential for shaping the future built environment and making a tangible impact on society.
This full-time, on-campus MEng degree is structured over five years, incorporating a vital industrial placement year that offers invaluable practical experience. Throughout your studies, you will engage in challenging group projects and develop your own individual research project, applying your knowledge to design and management tasks. You will gain hands-on experience with computational engineering tools and learn about accounting and law for engineers. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for a wide range of professional engineering roles, equipped with the technical expertise and real-world insights demanded by leading civil engineering firms and organisations.