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Build a strong and sturdy personal statement, with details of your interest in civil engineering alongside relevant facts about you.

Tom Ashworth is an apprentice supervisor at Tony Gee, a civil engineering consultancy company that design structures for all environments, from large bridges to the lifting rig for the London Eye, and the largest land-based crane in the world.

Patricka Brice-Laughton has completed a HNC in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering) at Wiltshire College & University Centre and is currently in her first year at University of the West of England doing a BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management.

Instead of taking A levels after school, Santina started her Level 3 apprenticeship at civil engineering company, Arup, aged 16. Here she speaks about her experience, including why she chose an apprenticeship, what makes a good apprentice, and how she manages working and studying at the same time.

Discover real-life stories from current apprentices, including how they landed the role and what day-to-day life as an apprentice is like.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

Higher education courses can be studied in flexible ways. There are different study types, work combinations, and part-time options.

Foundation apprenticeships are available if you’re in your 5th or 6th year at secondary school in Scotland.

Engineering admissions tutors explain why you'll need a 'personal', 'relevant' and 'reflective' personal statement if you want to tick all the right boxes.

Would your students prefer a degree that combines study and paid work experience? If so a sponsored degree may appeal to them. Our guide explains all...

Find out about graduate apprenticeships and how to find one.

Are you eager to take on a career in engineering? Engineering apprenticeships offer students at all levels the opportunity to acquire hands-on skills and real-world experience while on the path towards becoming a qualified engineer. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of applying for an engineering apprenticeship, including invaluable advice from employers on what they seek in an apprentice.

Haider Ali is in his fourth year of a management accounting apprenticeship at engineering company Rolls-Royce, in Derby.

Firefighting isn't just about putting out flames. Here’s what’s really involved and what it takes to become one.

Being a pilot is a fantastic job for people who enjoy responsibility, technology, meeting people and the excitement of flying a commercial aircraft.

Find out what each type of postgraduate qualification involves, what the entry requirements are, how much it might cost, and where to find out more.