SOP Sample for MS Civil Engineering in UK - Fresh Graduate

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

In day-to-day life, everyone encounters a wide range of people with varying personalities. It is pertinent and required of successful engineers to find the balance between the project and the client so that the project meets their expectation. Since my childhood, becoming an engineer was my only aim, hence I have followed the same path till now. I was so eager about construction since that time, which motivated me to pursue my career in the same path.

Shedding light on my qualifications until now, I completed my SSLC in 2015 at [SCHOOL_NAME] and secured grade "A". Later on, I qualified II PU in 2017 with "FIRST CLASS GRADE"—that was the time when I decided to devote myself to engineering and technology. Learning new things and exploring the newest tech was always my hobby besides reading novels and other literature. In 2017, I got an opportunity to pursue B.E. in Civil Engineering where I explored a lot of things related to the field which boosted my knowledge. I graduated in September 2021 from [UNIVERSITY_NAME] by securing "FIRST CLASS". I also take responsibility for my bad performance in my 3rd semester—that was because of my health issues. I was advised to have rest but I still took my exams, and the results were horrifying. Therefore, I corrected myself and motivated myself in the field, hence the results improved further on. I also took a small duration course related to "Basic knowledge of computer" in 2021 which helped me to upgrade my computer skills. I love to spend time with software such as AutoCAD and STAAD Pro which were included in the curriculum. These software taught me basic designing like several types of stairs and the top view of residential buildings.

During my period in the internship program which was offered by the company "[COMPANY_NAME]", I grasped the experience of fieldwork which was related to the construction of residential buildings, their designing, and estimation of costs and materials required. All these works garnered me a wonderful experience. In order to gain more knowledge and execute my ideas, it would be an amazing opportunity to pursue the course "MSc Management in Civil Engineering" at [UNIVERSITY_NAME]. It will not only be an amazing opportunity, but this opportunity might also turn up as a platform for my small ideas—to bring my seminar topics and the project into the construction world that would help in the construction of affordable residential buildings which might help in the eradication of homelessness. I also presented a seminar in my final year about "3D Printing Technology in Construction." It is my dream to execute this technology in the construction of basic residential buildings in order to make them more affordable and efficient. I was also a part of the project "Replacement of cement by ceramic powder and aggregates by waste rubber chips." We also tested this with many lab experiments where the results were astonishing related to its strength and density. I took part in a survey camp where I got to learn so many things practically such as lining, using the Theodolites and noting its values, etc. The camp was very much useful and also helped in brushing up the theoretical knowledge that I had about basic and advanced surveying.

Introducing my co-curricular activities: since my childhood I was always keenly interested in technology—now it is more of a hobby such as learning new things about newly launched gadgets and the innovations that are introduced to the world these days. I am also interested in sports, especially basketball, where I also represented my school during many competitions and in the district level championship. I was also part of an NGO and other communities whose goals were intended to serve society. During school days, I also participated in a marathon with a social cause to save the environment with environmentalists. I was also a member of the Scouts which taught me discipline and also emergency life-saving skills during that time. These are brief information about my extra-curricular activities. I also read quite a lot, especially newspapers. My favourite topics are economy, finance, global news, innovation in technology, and international news.

Apart from this, concentrating on my future career, I would like to work as an engineer on site in the UK. Before getting into the job sector, I would like to work on some start-ups relating to my ideas in the UK. I hope I will get an opportunity to study and work in the UK. I would also like to be a Professor at a university teaching subjects related to Civil Engineering. Since the university is one of the top-ranked universities, it would be an immense pleasure to pursue the master's program. Since the program has the placement year which helps in gaining more practical knowledge, that is the same reason why I chose the course and the university. I chose the UK because of the country itself and its people. I also came across that the UK is better for a civil engineer compared to other countries. The UK has a good environment, people, history, and better opportunities after study life—these are the reasons that motivated me to pursue my master's in the UK.

In order to improve my skills and execute my ideas, I am seeking an opportunity to pursue the master's program at your prestigious university. After the completion of this program at your prestigious institute, I am confident that it will be the door to many opportunities in my career and also it will surely upgrade my skill-set. I really believe and expect that your program will be the key element and the stepping stone to my career goals and aspirations. I wish to deploy my learning initially and also as a professional engineer.