It's also civil engineers who work with other experts like builders, architects and clients to ensure that structures are safe, economical and environmentally-sound. You'll find out how to prevent flooding, design irrigation systems, and build multistoreyed buildings. It's these skills that may see you specialise in structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transport engineering, water engineering or infrastructure management. You'll learn problem-solving skills, analytical skills and you'll also understand the environmental, social and political aspects that will impact your career as a civil engineer. In the final year of the course you will have the opportunity to undertake a specialisation in structural or water and wastewater engineering