Program Overview

Overview of the Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) BEng Program

The Civil Engineering (Environmental Engineering) BEng program at Brunel University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in civil engineering, with a focus on environmental engineering. The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and is fully meeting the educational base required for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the educational base required for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Key Information

• Course code: H220 (3 years full-time), H221 (4 years full-time with placement)
• Start date: September
• Placement available: Yes
• Mode of study: Full-time
• Fees: Ł9,535 (UK, 2026/27), Ł21,795 (International, 2026/27)

Course Content

The program is divided into three years, with the option to undertake a placement year between the second and third years.

Year 1

• Students study Brunel's unique engineering syllabus, which is taken by all engineering students at the University.
• Modules include:
  • Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
  • Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
  • Engineering Practice
  • Engineering Systems and Energy I
  • Engineering Systems and Energy II
  • Engineering Mechanics - Statics
  • Engineering Mechanics and Materials
  • Civil Engineering Principles and Practice

Year 2

• Modules include:
  • Construction Material and Sustainability
  • Civil Engineering Toolbox and Surveying
  • Design Project
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
  • Reinforced Concrete Design
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Structural Analysis

Year 3

• Modules include:
  • Resilient Infrastructure and Transport
  • Project Planning, Procurement and Risk
  • Integrated Design Project
  • Final Year Individual Project
  • Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Design
  • Geo-energy Engineering
  • Environmental Management and Pollution Control

Careers and Your Future

Graduates from this program will be capable of addressing the needs of society and business, able to deploy appropriate engineering methods and technologies, skilled in solving complex engineering challenges, competent to work with the environment in a sustainable manner, and effective in mitigating climate change impacts on infrastructure and human society.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: ABB, including Maths and one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, or Design and Technology.
• BTEC: DDD in Engineering, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
• International Baccalaureate: 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths and 5 in one of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, or Design Technology.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0, Pearson 59, BrunELT 58%, TOEFL 77.

Fees and Funding

• UK: Ł9,535 (2026/27)
• International: Ł21,795 (2026/27)
• Placement year: Ł1,385

Teaching and Learning

The program includes a combination of theory, practical sessions, and project work. Field trips and industry-relevant software tools are used to support learning. Assessments include individual and group assignments, as well as exams.

Assessment and Feedback

The assessment strategy is designed to ensure that students are provided with more than one opportunity to achieve a learning outcome at each level of the program. Most modules include both coursework and examination methods of assessments. Student feedback is gathered through "student reps" and the "YourVoice" survey.