Program Overview

Civil Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Overview

Civil engineering combines creativity with technological and scientific knowledge to change the world. This course introduces students to the subject of civil engineering, covering key components of civil engineering theory and the skills necessary to become a civil engineer.

Course Details

Qualification

BEng Hons

Entry Requirements

AAB

UCAS Code

H20A

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees

£9,535*

Start Date

September 2026

Course Information

Year One

• 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 Two

• 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 Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• 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

Additional Information

Study Abroad

On this course, you can apply to study abroad at one of our partner institutions or at University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Year in Industry

On this course, you will be required to spend a year working in industry where you will gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by engineers and refine the skills you have built so far in the course.

Additional Costs

All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University offers a wide range of bursaries and scholarships. These funds can provide you with an additional source of non-repayable financial help.

Careers Overview

Students will be equipped to embark on a career in civil engineering, or other disciplines that require numerate problem-solving graduates.

Key Sectors

• Civil engineering consultancy
• Civil engineering contracting
• Civil engineering management
• Finance
• Surveying

Job Prospects

90.4% of undergraduates from the Faculty of Engineering secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £28,123.*

Campus

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings, and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.