Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems and help develop the physical infrastructure needed for modern society to exist – from bridges to houses, through to roads, hospitals and train stations.
Our Civil Engineering courses at NTU are designed to give you a broad civil engineering education and will equip you with the design, analysis and construction skills needed for a successful career in industry.
You'll be equipped with abilities to develop sustainable and cost-effective design solutions. Through industry-facing projects, site visits and the opportunity to undertake a work placement year, you'll take an active role.
By the end of the course, you'll develop high-quality technical abilities and have the know-how to apply practical engineering techniques to find innovative solutions to some of today's toughest built environment challenges.
Civil Engineering at NTU is 1st in the England for the percentage of undergraduate students in graduate level jobs within 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2022/23).
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Explore your facilities
You'll use a range of facilities throughout your course - from specialist concrete labs, to spaces for testing structures, materials, soils and hydraulics / fluids.
Civil Engineering Facilities
From our concrete lab to our structural testing area, our hydraulics and fluids lab and geotechnic/ soils areas, we have a range of industry-standard facilities that you will use throughout your Civil Engineering courses.
Concrete Lab
You'll learn the importance of concrete testing during your studies. Our lab includes concrete batching and strength testing facilities for cubes, prisms and beams.
Structural Testing Labs
With access to a range of compression and tensile testing machines, up to 100 tonne capacity, you'll be able to undertake a wide range of testing programs.
Hydraulic / Fluids Lab
You'll spend time in this workshop, equipped with a range of modern desktop hydraulics rigs, open channel flumes and pump testing rigs, in tutorials and for individual and group project work.
Geotechnics / Soils Lab
Learn about the properties of soil and the ground upon which structures are built, by testing on a range of equipment. Software such as EcoSlope and Prokon are available to supplement the machinery.
Take a tour of the Civil Engineering facilities
Civil Engineering Facility Tour | Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Get a taste of Civil Engineering at NTU
What can sandcastles tell us about soil science? And how does this relate to real-world construction projects. Civil Engineering lecturer Rob Evans explains in this short video.
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Supporting your success
What makes life and learning at NTU so special? Here’s just a few of the benefits and free services designed to enhance your student experience. We cover everything - from study support, extra-curricular activities, through to career development and post-graduation support.
Your employability
Whether you're interested in finding short-term internships, year-long placements or graduate roles, we're here to support you. We have a dedicated Employability team who will help you in developing your skills and employability.
The Stoneygate Award Programme
The award is open to offer holders starting a full-time undergraduate degree in September 2026. Each award is worth £3,250 for each year of the three-year taught undergraduate degree and will be paid in termly instalments.
What else you need to know about studying at NTU
Why study at NTU?
NTU is one of the most popular universities in the UK – find out why we should be your next step.
Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and funding while you’re at university, including tuition fees and living costs, how you’ll pay for your studies, and bursaries and scholarships.
Accommodation
We make accommodation easy. Our halls of residence are secure, inclusive of all bills, and within easy reach of campuses and amenities, giving you more time to focus on your studies, settling in, and making friends.
Student life
University is about so much more than just your studies. Everything’s on offer here — there’s sport, art, music, food, and so much more.
The Civil Engineering Society
Run by students, for students. New members are always welcome to the Civil Engineering Society.
It's a great way to meet people with similar interests and get involved in extra-curricular activities.