Your civil engineering journey starts here


Congratulations! You've earned a place at our school of civil engineering, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you.

 

If you haven’t already accepted your offer, it’s time to take the next step and start shaping your future. If you have already accepted your offer, take a look at what you need to do next.


Civil engineering at Nottingham

We develop exceptional civil engineers who design and build the places of tomorrow.

Imagine the possibilities of structures, geotechnics, materials and fluids. Immerse yourself in surveying, construction management and more.

From accredited career-advancing courses to our leading research, civil engineers build sustainable communities and improve people’s lives.

CivSoc – your civil engineering society

CivSoc is run by civil engineering students and is the perfect way to socialise with your course mates, meet students from different years and have fun. With advice from older students and welfare support offered, it really will feel like your extended family.

Events include pizza socials, balls, and an annual boat party, to sports teams – including football, netball and rugby – which compete against other UoN societies. With so much going on you’ll never be bored and will make friends for life.

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3rd year student Petru tells us about the opportunities available outside of studies.

3rd year student Petru tells us about the opportunities available outside of studies.

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Curious about the other societies we have to offer?

Watch Petru, as he talks about his favourite societies. He’ll give you the lowdown on all the types of societies and the best ways to spend your spare time whilst studying with us.

Hear what our graduates really think

Wondering what studying engineering with us is really like? Hear directly from our alumni about their favourite aspect of the course, what they got up to in their social time, and the opportunities they grabbed with both hands.

From designing innovative solutions to mastering cutting-edge technologies, our courses prepare you to think critically and create boldly.

You’ll also hear how hands-on projects, problem-solving challenges and collaborative learning enrich the experiences of UoN engineers.

Check out their stories to get a better idea of what you’ll learn and how you’ll grow with us.

“The civil engineering course is quite structured for the first couple of years as you need to learn the key engineering principles.

In the final year, I had a lot more independence to define my project work and undertake research in the department transportation laboratory.” - Hayley, civil engineering graduate.

A place to grow, learn and belong

You'll be based at University Park Campus, a blend of nature, history, and culture. With acres of green parkland, beautiful historic buildings, and a picturesque boating lake, it’s a truly inspiring place to live and learn.

Specifically for your course, you’ll have access to specialist facilities, providing you with hands-on practical learning. With geotechnics and fluid mechanics labs, wind tunnels, CAD, our strong floor, and our road materials testing facility, you’ll be able to start building your future now.


Learning that goes beyond the classroom

You could study at our campus in China or Malaysia, or with a partner institution in locations such as the USA, Canada, or Europe.

This experience will introduce you to new academic environments, teaching styles, and cultural viewpoints. This will broaden your intellectual horizons and develop your critical thinking.

If you choose to study one of our courses with an industrial year, you'll get the chance to undertake a year-long work placement. This is a great way to bring your course to life in an active working environment. It'll also enable you to build your skills and experience the challenges and innovations in the field. 

Come and see for yourself


Join us for an on-campus Experience Day and get a real feel for life at Nottingham. You’ll meet your future lecturers, chat with current students, and take part in taster sessions that bring your course to life.

 

Can’t visit us in person? Why not take a virtual tour of our campus and get a sneak peek at student life at Nottingham.


This is more than a degree. It’s your future.

We’re here to support you, challenge you, and celebrate your success, every step of the way. Let’s start this journey together.

And remember, you can chat to our students on The Student Room or contact our friendly Student Enquiries team.