Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
Aston University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 - 5 Years

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

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SEP-25

Duration

4 - 5 Years

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Civil Engineering
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**Overview**In our Civil Engineering foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BEng/MEng Civil Engineering.On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, ...Read more


Overview

In our Civil Engineering foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BEng/MEng Civil Engineering.On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, viewpoints, and approaches.


Assessment

The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module, including a range of authentic assessment methods, such as presentations, coursework, quizzes, and some exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.


Key course benefits

- Aston University was awarded gold, the highest rating for teaching excellence framework (TEF 2023)- Aston Students Union was rated 8th in the UK (What Uni, 2022)- Our dedicated academics ensure smooth transitions for students of all backgrounds

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WUSCA ranking:
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77/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
What students say
R
Rohan
10 Jan 24

The main advantage is it is local to the nightlife and the town centre where all students are vital to have a break not only just in town but just to picture the lovely scenery..Read more

M
Melak
23 Oct 23

The worse is there is no parking for students, and the best thing is environment very..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

DDD - CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:9,M:21,P:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

Standard offer: CCDEPQ Offer: CDD and Level 3 Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade BCore Maths Offer: CDD and Level 3 Core Maths Qualification grade BAston ready (Widening participation/contextual offer) offer: DDD

Successful completion of the QAA-recognised Access Diploma with 60 credits including 45 credits at Level 3. You must obtain a minimum of 9 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 15 Pass.

26 points overall including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects.

All BTEC subjects accepted.For other BTEC combinations please see Aston's web pages.

All T-level subjects accepted.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

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.

£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 Northern Ireland

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R
Rohan
10 Jan 24
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
The main advantage is it is local to the nightlife and the town centre where all students are vital to have a break not only just in town but just to picture the lovely scenery...
Read more
M
Melak
23 Oct 23
Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
The worse is there is no parking for students, and the best thing is environment very...
Read more
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