This forward-thinking MEng programme capitalises on our expertise in civil engineering and our cutting-edge research in water and climate systems to provide specialist teaching in environmental engineering. You will obtain thorough civil engineering training but with an added emphasis placed on environmental issues. The programme begins with the multi-disciplinary first year and then embarks on a more specialised route. In the fourth year projects and modules concentrate on environmental elements like climate change and water systems; involving field trips and working with industry. Experience of working in your chosen field is a real advantage when entering the graduate job market. It’s also a great way to try out different jobs and to make contacts within companies you’re interested in working for. A full year’s work placement, undertaken as part of your course. Your degree takes an extra year to complete, and the words ‘with Year in Industry’ appear in your degree title for future employers to see. The placement typically takes place in your third year and usually lasts at least nine months. We will help you to prepare for your work placement from early in your studies. A special module 'Employability and Placement Preparation for Engineers' takes place at the start of your second year. This isn’t marked and is an opportunity to start thinking about your placement well in advance. You will also be invited to attend workshops offering guidance and support such as ‘Making the most of your placement’ and ‘How to use your placement as an individual project’. Engineering at Exeter combines a breadth of academic expertise with a caring and supportive learning environment. Professional engineers often work together within multidisciplinary teams, solving problems collectively, and this underpins how we teach. You will experience genuine engineering project challenges, working collaboratively with students from across the discipline to apply your specialist skills. This programme offers highly professional training in civil engineering with special relevance to environmental engineering. By linking our expertise in civil engineering, water systems and climate systems, we offer an exciting and highly relevant programme that will prepare you for work in civil and environmental engineering. Exeter has an excellent reputation with graduate recruiters and a strong employment record. Our graduates excel in specialist engineering fields and across a broad range of other sectors. We offer a very wide range of opportunities for you to develop the skills employers are looking for, including industrial placements and study abroad.