Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Nottingham
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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University Park Campus

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Course info

Civil engineering combines your creativity with technological and scientific knowledge that can change the world. You will learn how to design and manage high-profile projects. You will study the key components of civil engineering theory and learn the skills necessary to become a civil engineer. By combining individual study and working together in teams youll learn about:structuresgeotechnicsmaterialshydraulics and fluid mechanicshighway and transport engineeringsurveyingconstruction ...Read more

Civil engineering combines your creativity with technological and scientific knowledge that can change the world. You will learn how to design and manage high-profile projects. You will study the key components of civil engineering theory and learn the skills necessary to become a civil engineer. By combining individual study and working together in teams you'll learn about:

structures

geotechnics

materials

hydraulics and fluid mechanics

highway and transport engineering

surveying

construction management

Also as part of your course you will take part in site visits to see civil engineering in action. You will access research and laboratory facilities, including:

preparation and testing facilities for structures, geotechnics and materials

fluid mechanics teaching laboratory

state-of-the-art surveying equipment

design studios

CAD/BIM

As a civil engineering graduate, there are many options available to you. You can choose to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer or progress to Chartered Engineer status. Our courses give you the required engineering expertise for either a career in industry or in many other professions that value an analytical, creative mind.

Careers overview

Students will be equipped to embark on a career in civil engineering, or other disciplines that require numerate problem-solving graduates.

Key sectors for our graduates are:

civil engineering consultancy

civil engineering contracting

civil engineering management

finance

surveying

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Blake
22 Mar 23

The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and..Read more

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D
20 Mar 23

I like my university because no one is crazy smart or cocky about their knowledge but everyone does have sense (on my course at least)...Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,M1,M2 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

including A in Mathematics and including one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research and Thinking Skills

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AABBB

including Distinction in 15 Mathematics credits and 15 Engineering/Science credits

including D3 in Mathematics and including one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.Excluding Global Perspectives and Research

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

or 665 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing/Computer Science, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

in an Engineering or Science subject, plus A Level Mathematics at grade A.

Plus A Level Mathematics grade A and grade B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

in an Engineering or Science subject. Plus A Level Mathematics grade A is required. If applicants are missing A Level Mathematics then the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
82%
Physics
69%
Chemistry
34%
Geography
19%
Further Mathematics
15%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£30,750 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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Latest reviews

Latest Civil Engineering reviews

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Blake
22 Mar 23
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
The campus is very green and is just a beautiful place to study and work. There is a really good balance between socialising and work, I’m able to balance playing sport and...
Read more
D
D
20 Mar 23
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
I like my university because no one is crazy smart or cocky about their knowledge but everyone does have sense (on my course at least)....
Read more
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University Park Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG7 2RD United Kingdom
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