The civil engineering team have strong connections with the industry, students can develop contacts and connections in industry during their studies, putting them ahead of the market before they graduate.
We are supported directly by a number of annual prizes that are donated to the civil engineering courses. An annual 'Prize Award Evening' is held to celebrate the award winners which this year included:
Institution of Civil Engineers Prize for the best performance over the penultimate and final years
Winner: Emma Newton BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
Institution of Civil Engineers East Midlands Geotechnical Group Prize for the best Project in Geotechnics related area
Winner: Jeremy Brown - BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
Golder Associates (UK) Ltd Prize for Geotechnics
Winner: Mark Woodward - BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
The Hays Engineering Prize for the Best BEng Final Year Project
Winner: John Tidy BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Scholarships
Civil engineering students are eligible to apply for several external scholarships to help fund their studies.
Quest
The Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) offer the Queen's Jubilee Scholarship Trust (QUEST) which was established in 1977 with the aim of fostering and developing education within civil engineering.
The ICE explains how the scholarship works:
"QUEST supports civil engineering undergraduates as well as members of the ICE who wish to foster their professional development by means of travel or continued study in civil engineering.
"QUEST attracts an excellent standard of applicant and the selection process is highly competitive to ensure that the reputation of QUEST remains associated with respect and excellence within the industry.
"QUEST now operates in partnership with prominent civil engineering and construction based companies who offer scholars the opportunity to undertake work placements during the summer holidays during study."
To apply for an undergraduate scholarship, of up to £3,000 per year, you must have received a conditional offer for an ICE accredited civil engineering.
Visit the ICE website for further details.
Inspire
BConstructive run the 'Inspire' Scholarship Scheme, which offers 120 students up to £9,000 towards their studies.
The employers that have contributed to the scheme – which include Amex Group, Balfour Beatty, Mowlem and Persimmon – have also committed to offering 10 week summer placements. In addition, they may offer placements during students' sandwich years and the possibility of employment post-graduation.
For further information and details of how to apply, visit the Bconstructive website.
