Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
Civil and infrastructure engineering is concerned with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical systems that underpin modern society: roads, bridges, tunnels, railways, flood defences, water supply networks, energy infrastructure, and the buildings and urban spaces in which people live and work. The discipline combines structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulics, and materials science with an increasingly important emphasis on digital tools, data-driven design, and the imperative to build for sustainability and resilience in the face of climate change.
At City St George's, University of London, this three-year, full-time degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to design civil and infrastructure facilities that are both resilient and sustainable. You will study structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, and construction technology alongside the digital and collaborative design methods that are now central to professional engineering practice. The programme emphasises a low-carbon approach to infrastructure design, reflecting the profession's central role in delivering net-zero built environments.
A sandwich year and work placement are both available, giving you the opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in real projects and to develop the professional experience that employers value. The typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects an accessible approach to admissions for a professionally oriented engineering programme.
Civil and infrastructure engineering graduates work for consulting engineers, major contractors, local authorities, government infrastructure bodies, utilities, and international development organisations. Roles include structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, hydraulic engineer, infrastructure project manager, and sustainability consultant. Many graduates go on to pursue chartered engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers, which is a recognised pathway to senior technical and leadership roles across the global infrastructure sector.
Postgraduate study in structural engineering, environmental engineering, or project management is also a common route.