Civil Engineering

Overview

This Civil Engineering programme from University of Birmingham Dubai is designed for civil engineering graduates and graduates from related degrees and experience. Students can tailor their studies to meet the needs of their chosen career path by studying for the MSc/PGDip in Civil Engineering or selecting professional development (PD) opportunities that will enhance both their technical skills and support their career aspirations.

The MSc/PGDip in Civil Engineering will equip you to play leading roles in a professional capacity in both industry and academia, and develop the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin your education and development. You will gain a systematic knowledge and advance level understanding of Civil Engineering, including research and developments at the forefront of the discipline. You will be able to evaluate current research critically, and be original in the application of your knowledge, initiating new research across a number of potential fields related to the Civil Engineering profession. Our graduates enjoy worldwide careers across all areas of Civil Engineering and other related sectors, with many working for leading consultants and contractors.

Career

Upon graduation, you can choose to begin or resume a career in civil engineering design consultancies, general management/engineering consultancies, civil engineering contractors, construction and structural engineering companies.

Graduating from this programme:

• You will be able to deal with complex Civil Engineering issues, making sound judgements in the absence of complete information, and will be able to communicate your conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
• You will be self-motivated and able to act autonomously and will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, to make decisions in complex and unpredictable situations, and to have the independent learning ability required for the continuing professional development and the civil engineering practice.
• You will display a high level of numeracy and display skills in problem solving, research, team working, and communication and information technology, which will equip you for a successful career outside as well as within the construction industry.