Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons)
Queen's University Belfast
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Civil Engineering is concerned with the planning, design, construction, sustainability, management and maintenance of infrastructure. Fields of activity include structures, transportation, foundations and water engineering. Civil engineers require technical skills and are concerned with management and the protection of the environment. Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queens, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland. Staff lead high-quality research and are ...Read more

Civil Engineering is concerned with the planning, design, construction, sustainability, management and maintenance of infrastructure. Fields of activity include structures, transportation, foundations and water engineering. Civil engineers require technical skills and are concerned with management and the protection of the environment. Civil Engineering was one of the founding degrees at Queen's, making it one of the oldest in the UK and Ireland. Staff lead high-quality research and are recognised for their excellence in teaching.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
12th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Liam
10 Dec 24

Campus is really great, with fantastic facilities and a great atmosphere, very..Read more

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Nilo
10 Dec 24

QUB has an incredible Library, professors are very helpful, lecture rooms are very well equipped. Laboratories are very updated where students have access to the last..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

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

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

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

Including A-level Mathematics + Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), Physics, Software Systems Development, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences.A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level.A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Including Advanced Highers in Mathematics + one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computer Science or ICT.Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of the two Advanced Highers and two Highers.

Successful completion of a relevant Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2.Including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction grade in Mathematics and 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction grade in Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Geography/Computer Science/ICT.

Successful completion of IB Diploma Programme with 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Mathematics + one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computer Science or ICT.

H3H3 Mathematics + one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computer Science/ICT + H3H3H4H4. If English is not offered at Higher Level minimum grade 04 required at Ordinary Level.Joint Physics and Chemistry Higher Level is acceptable.

Successful completion of a relevant Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3) with overall grades DDD. Distinctions will be required in four specified units (40 credits), including Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians. Two other units will be specified at Distinction.

Successful completion of a relevant National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) at Level 3) with overall grades DDD. Distinctions will be required in four specified units, including Engineering/Construction Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics/Further Mathematics for Construction. Two other units will be specified at Distinction.

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

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

Mathematics
99%
Physics
60%
Geography
32%
Biology
23%
Technology & Design
21%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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

£25,300 per year

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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.

£25,300 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.

£25300 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Civil Engineering (General) reviews

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Liam
10 Dec 24
Civil Engineering PhD
Campus is really great, with fantastic facilities and a great atmosphere, very...
Read more
N
Nilo
10 Dec 24
Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) BEng (Hons)
QUB has an incredible Library, professors are very helpful, lecture rooms are very well equipped. Laboratories are very updated where students have access to the last...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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