Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Created as a unique gateway to our degree courses, this course prepares you for degree-level study through hands-on experience and core knowledge. Youll explore construction processes, surveying, sustainability, materials science, structural principles, and engineering maths. Live site visits, real-world projects, and team-based design challenges give you the skills and confidence to thrive in civil engineering.Youll become equipped with the abilities to develop sustainable and cost-effective ...Read more

Created as a unique gateway to our degree courses, this course prepares you for degree-level study through hands-on experience and core knowledge. You'll explore construction processes, surveying, sustainability, materials science, structural principles, and engineering maths. Live site visits, real-world projects, and team-based design challenges give you the skills and confidence to thrive in civil engineering.You'll become equipped with the abilities to develop sustainable and cost-effective design ideas. Through industry-facing projects, site visits and the opportunity to undertake a work placement year, this course will give you the skills needed to begin a successful career in Civil Engineering. You'll learn about structures, materials, geotechnics, mathematics and develop an applied understanding of practical engineering techniques to find innovative solutions to real-world built environment challenges.


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Industry-Standard Facilities

Experience hands-on learning in our specialist facilities and workshops, including dedicated concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnical labs and structural testing equipment.-


Professional Status

Take the first step in gaining Incorporated Engineer status – this course is accredited to fully satisfy the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).-


Progression Opportunities

Tailor your studies to suit your strengths and interests, with opportunities to transfer on to the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course, from which you could progress to our MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Design and Construction course.


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Top 2 Ranking

NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024).-


Student satisfaction

100% of BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering students find their course intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2024).

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
46th
What students say
T
Talal
19 Nov 24

Amazing location close to the Centre and most importantly great and understanding staff..Read more

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Walid
07 Feb 24

NTU is a great place to study because of the diversity that it offers. From Societies to Social events, it has everything...Read more

Tuition fees

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 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.

£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£17,950 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,950 per year

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Civil Engineering
T
Talal
19 Nov 24
Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Amazing location close to the Centre and most importantly great and understanding staff...
Read more
W
Walid
07 Feb 24
Civil Engineering
NTU is a great place to study because of the diversity that it offers. From Societies to Social events, it has everything....
Read more
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the most popular universities in the UK, with a worldwide reputation for excellence....

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