Civil engineering has been the major part of a general engineering curriculum since the establishment of The University of Hong Kong. The bachelor's degree offered by the Department of Civil Engineering has been recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers of the UK and by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. The credit-based BEng in Civil Engineering curriculum embraces a wide range of subjects including structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, construction engineering and management, and transport engineering, and is supplemented by more General Studies courses. Civil engineering graduates from The University of Hong Kong have long played an important part in the territory's infrastructural development and contributed to its quality of life, and will continue to be fully involved in Hong Kong's continuing development as a leading Asian city. Subject to approval, students may opt to minor in Business, Economics or Finance.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

The BENG(CivE) programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Graduates can, with proper training and working experience, obtain the status of Registered Professional Engineer. This professional status is recognised through the Washington Accord by the signatories of engineering organisations in the UK, Ireland, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

CAREER PROSPECTS

This comprehensive and versatile undergraduate programme offers students an excellent opportunity to develop a career in civil engineering. The solid training provided gives students an excellent preparation for the increasing and changing demands of society. Most of its graduates have entered various public or private sector bodies as trainee engineers upon graduation. Employers have included various government departments (e.g. Architectural Services Department, Civil Engineering and Development Department, Drainage Services Department, Environmental Protection Department, Geotechnical Engineering Office, Highways Department, Housing Department, Transport Department, Water Supplies Department); the MTRC; developers; and numerous private consulting and construction firms. Graduates have normally been able to become qualified/chartered engineers within a few years. A number of them have excelled in their chosen careers and are presently occupying top-level posts in both the public and private sectors.

As the curriculum, especially for those who opt to minor in Business, Economics or Finance, has encompassed subjects such as management and communication, students have been able to diversify in their choice of careers. Some have opted for fields other than strict engineering, and have pursued highly successful careers in business, administration and management.