Program Overview

Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons)

The Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons) program at Swansea University is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the design and analysis of civil engineering structures. The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Permanent Way Institution) as fully satisfying the requirements for Incorporated Engineer and partially satisfying the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Key Course Details

• UK/EU Fees: Ł9,535 (2026 entry)
• International Fees: Ł24,500 (2026 entry)
• Mode of Study: Full-time, with options for a year abroad or a year in industry
• UCAS Code: H200 (3-year full-time), H206 (4-year full-time with a year abroad), H202 (4-year full-time with a year in industry)
• Typical Offer: ABB-BCC at A-level, including Grade B in Maths

Course Overview

Civil engineers play a crucial role in designing and developing the built environment, including bridges, tunnels, transport systems, buildings, and flood defenses. This program equips students with complex problem-solving skills, the ability to sketch and model engineering solutions, and experience in preparing technical reports. Students will develop a strong understanding of civil engineering principles, including geomechanics, structural mechanics, and fluid mechanics.

Modules

The program includes a range of modules, such as:

• Engineering for People Hackathon
• Introduction to Transportation Engineering
• Conceptual Design and Analysis Practice
• Engineering Mathematics (Aero and Civil)
• Applied Mechanics (Civil)
• Geomechanics I
• Civil Engineering Design Methods
• Statistics and Artificial Intelligence for Civil Engineering
• Civil Engineering Management
• Research Project Preparation
• Individual Engineering Project
• Finite Elements for Civil Engineers
• Civil Engineering Design Practice & Management
• Geomechanics II
• Hydrology and Unsteady Flow
• Structural Mechanics III
• Engineering of Foundation
• Coastal Processes and Engineering

Entry Requirements

• A-level: ABB-BCC, including Grade B in Maths
• BTEC: DDD, including Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics units
• UK Access: 33 Distinctions (including all Maths modules), 9 Merits, and 3 credits at Level 3
• T Levels: Distinction and Grade B in A-level Maths
• Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest scoring qualifications, including 40 UCAS tariff points in A-level Maths
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level in "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 points overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level in "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"

How You're Taught

The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical sessions. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including high-grade laboratories for structures teaching and materials testing, and will be encouraged to develop their computer modeling skills.

Careers and Employability

Graduates from this program are in high demand and can pursue a range of career paths, including:

• Site Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Town Planner
• Building Services Engineer
• Engineering Geologist
• Environmental Consultant
• Quantity Surveyor
• Graduate schemes with major engineering companies

Academic Support

The university provides a range of academic support services, including:

• Centre for Academic Success
• Maths and statistics support
• English language support
• Disability support
• Wellbeing services

Study Abroad and Global Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to spend a year abroad or undertake a year in industry, gaining valuable work experience and developing their skills in a real-world setting.

Funding and Scholarships

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including:

• Academic scholarships
• Sports scholarships
• Music scholarships
• Bursaries for students from low-income backgrounds

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs, including:

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing and photocopying costs
• Purchase of books and equipment
• Contribution to residential trips (approximately Ł30)

Professional Body Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Permanent Way Institution) as fully satisfying the requirements for Incorporated Engineer and partially satisfying the requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Meet Your Lecturers

The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and industry professionals, with expertise in a range of areas, including energy and environment, computational engineering, solids, structures, and coupled systems, materials and sustainable practice, and transportation engineering.

Tuition Fees

• UK/EU Fees: Ł9,535 (2026 entry)
• International Fees: Ł24,500 (2026 entry)

Application Deadlines

Applications should be submitted through UCAS by the relevant deadline.