Program Overview

Civil Engineering BEng

Overview

Civil engineering combines creativity with technological and scientific knowledge to change the world. Students learn how to design and manage high-profile projects, studying key components of civil engineering theory and developing skills necessary to become a civil engineer.

Course Details

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAB
• UCAS Code: H201
• Duration: 3 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

• Accreditation: Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators of the ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE, and PWI
• Start Date: September 2026
• Entry Requirements:
  • AAB
  • Mathematics grade A at A Level and one from physics (preferred), economics, psychology, 3D design, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computing, computer science, or further maths
  • GCSE English grade 4 (C)
  • Excluded subjects: General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, global perspectives, quantitative methods, and research, thinking skills
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Requirements:
  • 32 points overall or 665 in 3 HL certificates
  • One of HL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation, or SL7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, plus HL5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics, or Psychology
• English Language Requirements:
  • IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
  • Other accepted English language qualifications: TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB, and O level English

Study Abroad

• Students can apply to study abroad at one of the university's partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia
• Study abroad opportunities are subject to change and may be affected by various factors, including curriculum developments, changes to arrangements with partner universities or placement/industry hosts, travel restrictions, or other circumstances outside of the university's control

Additional Costs

• Books: Up to £200
• Printing: 4p per side
• Trips: The department covers the travel cost of compulsory field trips
• PPE: Workshop PPE is provided to students in the first year for the duration of the course
• Year in Industry: Students are responsible for travel and accommodation costs associated with work placements
• Year Abroad: Students are responsible for travel and living costs for the country they choose, including visa costs and medical insurance
• Design Materials: £180
• Laptop: Students are required to purchase their own laptop
• Calculator: £10

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships, including faculty-specific or industry scholarships for engineering students
• International students may be eligible for scholarships, including the University of Nottingham's international undergraduate scholarships

Careers

• Job Prospects: 90.4% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Engineering secured graduate-level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation
• Average Starting Salary: £28,123
• Key Sectors: Civil engineering consultancy, civil engineering contracting, civil engineering management, finance, surveying

Course Modules

• Year 1:
  • Hydraulics 1
  • Introduction to Construction Management and Design
  • Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 1
  • Structural Analysis 1
  • Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Geotechnics 1
• Year 2:
  • Hydraulics 2
  • Fundamentals of Materials
  • Civil and Structural Steel Design Project
  • Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 2
  • Structural Analysis 2
  • Geotechnics 2
  • Advanced Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
• Year 3:
  • BEng Individual Investigative Project
  • Structural Concrete Design
  • Geotechnics 3
  • Construction Management and Retrofit Design
  • Hydraulic Design
  • Optional modules:
    • Engineering Risk Assessment
    • Traffic Engineering
    • Advanced Mathematical Techniques in Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers
    • Advanced Site Surveying
    • Machine Learning for Engineers

Assessment Methods

• Coursework: 100%
• Group Coursework: 100%
• Dissertation: 100%
• Examinations: 100%
• Presentation: 100%
• Research Project: 100%
• Practical Assessment: 100%

Contact Time and Study Hours

• Contact Time: At least 20 hours per week in years 1 and 2
• Study Hours: Over 40 hours per week, including coursework and self-study

Campus

• University Park Campus: A 300-acre campus with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.