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

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Do you dream of building a suspension bridge or designing earthquake-proof buildings that save lives? Civil engineers imagine, design and create structures and the technical approaches necessary for realising large-scale projects that provide shelter, clean water, sanitation, transportation, energy security and safety from natural hazards. Our engineering students are taught by enthusiastic academic staff who use live site visits and laboratory work to reinforce your academic learning.- Start ...Read more

Do you dream of building a suspension bridge or designing earthquake-proof buildings that save lives? Civil engineers imagine, design and create structures and the technical approaches necessary for realising large-scale projects that provide shelter, clean water, sanitation, transportation, energy security and safety from natural hazards. Our engineering students are taught by enthusiastic academic staff who use live site visits and laboratory work to reinforce your academic learning.- Start your professional career from day one with a course accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution. Our BEng (Hons) is accredited by our professional institutions on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You'll qualify for graduate membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers.- Immerse yourself in the real world of civil engineering through site visits, field trips and visiting lectures from leading Chartered Civil Engineers working on major projects.- Benefit from our £19 million Marine Building, which offers you opportunities to learn water engineering and coastal engineering. We offer major options in structural engineering and water management to equip you to specialise in design and flood risk management.- Explore our new engineering and design facility, which will benefit students in engineering, science and the arts alike. This new building houses a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories built to enhance your learning and experience here in Plymouth.- Learn from our teaching staff of professionally qualified experts with relevant experience from the civil engineering industry and researchers with national and international reputations. - Get ahead in your career by spending an optional placement year working as a paid student engineer, a great opportunity to further your knowledge and make important industry contacts.- Learn a host of design skills from problem solving to sustainable development, as well as developing the critical thinking that plays a key role in the work of a civil engineer, including interpreting and analysing data.- Develop your professional skills including communication, self-management, team working and leadership, all vital in pursuing a rewarding career.- Increase your employability by taking an extra-curricular HSE-recognised diving qualification (subject to availability).- Study core subjects include engineering surveying, geotechnics, hydraulics, management, materials, and structural analysis.- Join our extensive network of Chartered Civil Engineer graduates from the University of Plymouth who now work at all levels in the industry both nationally and internationally.- Progress onto the MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at the end of the second year, subject to achieving the required level of academic performance on the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering.- Our academic staff are keen to support and educate you with the skills and knowledge highly sought after by employers of our Plymouth Civil Engineering graduates.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
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A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths):

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City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths):

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 - 32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths):

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

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths):

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

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

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

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

DDD Grades / Points required

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

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

Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths):

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

T Level:

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

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WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life (Core Maths):

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112 to 128 points from a minimum 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must also be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.

Considered in combination with Advanced Highers

112 to 128 points to include D at Advanced Highers Maths plus a second relevant science subject at Advanced Highers

from a minimum of 2 A Levels to include Grade C at A Level Maths plus applicants must be studying a second relevant subject: ICT, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Product Design, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths, Use of Maths, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design.

Engineering/Maths related Access: Pass Access with 45 credits at Level 3 to include 21 in Maths with Distinction plus a further 12 credits in a second relevant subject at Merit or above

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Accepted in combination

to include 4 at Higher Level Maths and studying a second relevant subject.

112 to 128 UCAS points to include H3 in Maths and a second relevant science subject at Higher Level.

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Considered in combination

Considered in a related subject in combination with A Level Maths

Considered in combination

From 18 unit Engineering Extended Diploma: To include Distinction in Units:Unit 4: Mathematics for Engineering TechniciansUnit 28: Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians.ORFrom the new National Extended Diploma: To include Distinction in Units: Unit 1: Engineering PrinciplesUnit 7: Calculus to solve Engineering ProblemsUnit 8: Further Engineering Mathematics.

Considered in combination

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

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accepted in combination

Considered in combination alongside A Level Maths and second relevant subject

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

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

Mathematics
73%
Physics
58%
Chemistry
25%
Geography
24%
Biology
23%
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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