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Focus - Civil Engineering
This Focus course at The University of Birmingham gives an overview of what it is like to study Civil Engineering as a student, and also what a career in Civil Engineering involves.
You've probably heard that Civil Engineers enjoy their job because every day brings a fresh challenge - usually away from the office - and seeing their design constructed gives a never-to-be-forgotten "I built that" feeling.
You believe that this career will allow you to apply your enjoyment of mathematics to something useful, but are not quite sure what Civil Engineers really do: in which case, this course is for you.
A range of hands-on activities in our laboratories is complemented by talks from practising engineers, and the course includes a site visit to one of the many construction developments in England’s second city. Lecture sessions introduce the subject, but are kept to a minimum.
You will work as part of a small team throughout the week as a Consultancy on a project involving a sequence of real design decisions, culminating in a presentation to the Client.
The course is designed to be intense and informative, balanced by a range of evening social activities. Accommodation is in a hall on or close to the campus, within easy reach of the Department, and also the University’s extensive sports and leisure facilities.
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