Building strong foundations for a sustainable world
Civil and structural engineering at Ludlow University focuses on designing, creating and maintaining the infrastructure that shapes how we live. From bridges and buildings to water systems and transport networks, you’ll learn how to plan and construct the built environment safely, efficiently and sustainably.
Our courses combine scientific and technical knowledge with creative design, practical skills and a deep understanding of environmental impact. You’ll develop the expertise to design structures that stand the test of time - balancing innovation, safety and sustainability to meet the challenges of modern engineering.
Practical fieldwork and design
Gain hands-on experience through surveying, materials testing and large-scale design projects.
Structural analysis and modelling
Learn to design and evaluate structures using advanced modelling, simulation and structural analysis tools.
Design and creativity
Explore innovative approaches to construction and urban design, with an emphasis on sustainability and resilience.
Industry insight
Benefit from visiting professionals, live projects and placements that connect your studies to real engineering practice.
Collaboration and teamwork
Work in multidisciplinary teams to solve real-world engineering problems and develop leadership skills.
What you’ll learn
Civil and structural engineering at Ludlow provides a strong foundation in mathematics, physics and materials science, combined with applied learning in design and project management.
You’ll study:
- structural analysis and materials behaviour
- geotechnics, hydrology and fluid mechanics
- construction management and project planning
- transport and environmental infrastructure
- sustainable and resilient design
- surveying, GIS and computer-aided modelling
Teaching includes lectures, lab sessions, fieldwork and design projects, supported by industry-standard tools and software. Assessment takes the form of design reports, technical analyses, group projects, exams and an independent final-year project.
Life as a civil and structural engineering student
As a civil and structural engineering student at Ludlow, you’ll combine theory with practical learning from your first year. You’ll work in our engineering workshops and laboratories to test materials, analyse loads, and simulate structural performance. Field trips and surveying exercises provide first-hand experience of engineering in real environments, from urban developments to natural landscapes.
Our academic staff are professional engineers and researchers who bring industry experience into teaching, ensuring your studies reflect current practice and innovation. You’ll also have opportunities for placements with local authorities, consultancies and construction firms, gaining valuable professional experience before graduation.
Through student projects, competitions and collaborations with other engineering disciplines, you’ll develop communication, design and management skills that are essential to successful practice.
Career paths
A degree in civil and structural engineering from Ludlow opens doors to a wide range of professional opportunities in the construction, infrastructure and environmental sectors. Graduates go on to become structural, civil or project engineers, working on buildings, bridges, transport systems, renewable energy projects and water management schemes.
Many pursue professional accreditation through the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), supported by Ludlow’s strong links to the engineering industry. Others progress into research, management or consultancy roles, contributing to sustainable development and the infrastructure of the future.