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Become a Civil Engineer

civil engineering

Engineering is creative. It’s innovative. It’s about shaping the world around us.

Throughout history it has been engineers and construction consultants that have shaped and improved our lives. In our landscapes they are responsible for ensuring buildings, bridges and other structures stand up, managing our transport systems, conserving buildings that already exist and offering solutions to environmental problems.

Civil Engineers design and maintain roads, bridges, dams and similar structures, as well as vital underground networks that connect buildings to water and other infrastructure.

“One of my favourite things about being a civil engineer is creating a whole ‘world’ of intricate networks below the ground that are absolutely essential to any building. They can be a thing of beauty and no one will even know about it – it’s a civil engineer’s secret!”

– Curtins Civil Engineer

Civil engineering in practice

The video below demonstrates how civil engineering analysis and design restored a historic bridge that had been badly damaged in severe flooding.

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So how do I become a civil engineer?

Route 1: Apprenticeships

You can apply to Curtins for an Apprenticeship which will offer you practical, work-based learning, recognised qualifications and a weekly training wage from the age of 16.

Route 2: University Degree

Engineering degrees normally require an A-level or equivalent in maths, combined with other subjects depending on the discipline:

  • Maths + Physics / Chemistry / Geography / Economics
  • Design & Technology and Computer Science are also useful

You’ll also need five GCSEs grade C/4 or above including maths, English and science.

More information is available on the UCAS website.

KS2 & 3 Activity Sheets

Download fun activity sheets designed for KS2 and KS3 pupils.

Click here for the KS2

Click here for the KS3

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Civil engineering case study

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