Program Overview

Civil engineers design and construct the fundamental requirements of society in key areas such as earthquake proofing, energy recovery, water/waste management, power generation, road networks, transport management, agriculture and forestry development. As a Civil Engineering graduate from the University of Waikato you will have the practical and theoretical skills to help create, improve and protect our built and natural environments. You will be ready to meet the strong demand for your skills both in New Zealand and around the world. You will gain the knowledge and expertise required to work as a professional civil engineer including skills in the following areas: Construction Engineering Structural Analysis Geotechnics and Geotechnical Engineering Water Engineering Mathematics, Computing and Modelling Project Management Structural Design Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Design Transport Engineering Environmental Engineering.