Civil Engineering and Architecture: University of Southampton

Course overview

If you want a challenging, creative and fulfilling career, and are keen on contributing to and enhancing the built environment in which you live, then the degree scheme in Civil Engineering and Architecture may well be for you.

The design and construction of buildings, and other structures such as bridges, is a complex process and requires the expertise of professionals across many disciplines. Civil Engineers who specialise in Structures are key members of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Architects, Town Planners, Environmental and Building Services Engineers.

This degree scheme in Civil Engineering and Architecture will prepare you for a career in Structural Engineering and will lead you to an understanding and appreciation of the interaction between the various professional groups that is the essential requirement for multi-disciplinary work.

• Part-taught by practising architects
• Learn to design flagship buildings
• Understand how architects and engineers work together
• Small classes in a multidisciplinary environment

Course content

• Structures
• Hydraulics
• Geology
• Geotechnics
• Materials
• Design
• Surveying
• Management
• Water resources
• Engineering mathematics

Entry requirements

• A levels: AAB
• IB: 34 points
• Intake: 80
• Average applicants per place: 10

Main University Contact

• Postal Address: University of Southampton
  University Road
  Southampton
  SO17 1BJ
• Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 5000
• Fax: +44 (0)23 8059 3131
• Email: admissns@soton.ac.uk
• Website: http://www.soton.ac.uk/