FIVE SIGNS CIVIL IS FOR YOU
From tackling humanitarian crises to designing a sustainable world for our future, Civil Engineers enjoy high demand and high reward for their ground-breaking contributions to society.
Civil Engineering is the right fit for you if...
1. YOU WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT
Civil Engineering is all about building a better world for the generations to come, and at Manchester, we waste no time in teaching the things you care about.
From your first year module in Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructures to designing the buildings which will weather the storm of our changing world.
2. YOU BELIEVE TWO MINDS ARE GREATER THAN ONE
To imagine a world without Civil Engineering is to imagine a world with no buildings, roads, or infrastructure at all. With this in mind, it's no surprise that Civil Engineers get to enjoy one of the most collaborative and cross-discipline careers out in the real-world.
3. YOU WANT CAREER OPTIONS
With climate change, food and water shortages, and increasing urban populations, the world needs civil engineers now more than ever - and our graduates are among the most sought-after in the UK (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2026).
4. BOTH THEORY AND PRACTICAL APPEAL TO YOU
As a student in Civil Engineering at Manchester, you'll learn through an engaging balance of lectures and seminars, tutorials and labs - equipping you with the skillsets you will need in this varied sector!
5. YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF PHYSICAL RESULTS
In a subject where many are first inspired by landmarks that defy the odds or feats of infrastructure, if you're the type of person who finds satisfaction in tangible results, you will feel right at home here!