Program Overview

Introduction to Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours

The Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours degree is a professionally accredited, three-year program that equips students with the specialist skills and knowledge needed for a career in structural engineering. This degree allows students to develop broad-ranging engineering knowledge, focusing on the design of structures, and gain the specific skills required to turn designs for buildings and bridges into reality.

Course Overview

The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, including design, construction, and management. The program is divided into three stages, each lasting one academic year, with a total of 120 credits to be completed by the end of each stage.

Stage 1

In Stage 1, students will gain a broad introduction to the principles of engineering, including engineering mathematics, electrical and magnetic systems, electronics and sensors, thermofluid mechanics, properties and behavior of engineering materials, mechanics, and introduction to programming languages. Students will also develop their professional skills through design-focused modules and site visits.

Stage 2

In Stage 2, students will delve further into key topics, including statistics and numerical methods for civil engineers, design of sustainable engineering systems, construction management, water treatment engineering, environmental systems and quantification, geotechnics, design of building elements, land traffic and highways, hydraulics, engineering surveying, and engineering mechanics.

Stage 3

In Stage 3, the program will integrate specialist areas of structural engineering, with modules such as introduction to architecture, design of sustainable engineering systems, engineering ethics and sustainability, the data-centric urban environment, individual project, foundation design, exploring the ground, design of building systems, structural mechanics, and spatial data engineering and BIM.

Quality and Ranking

The Civil and Structural Engineering BEng Honours degree is ranked 20th in the UK by The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is a Global Top 140 University by QS World University Rankings 2026. The program is also recognized for its research excellence, with 65% increase in research power since 2014 and 42% of research classified as 4* world-leading.

Modules and Learning

The program includes a range of modules that provide students with a comprehensive understanding of civil and structural engineering principles. These modules include:

• Engineering Mathematics I
• Electrical and Magnetic Systems
• Electronics and Sensors
• Thermofluid Mechanics
• Properties and Behaviour of Engineering Materials
• Mechanics I
• Introduction to Programming Languages
• Sustainable Design, Creativity and Professionalism
• Statistics and Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers
• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems
• Construction Management
• Water Treatment Engineering
• Environmental Systems and Quantification
• Geotechnics
• Design of Building Elements
• Land Traffic and Highways
• Hydraulics
• Engineering Surveying
• Engineering Mechanics
• Introduction to Architecture
• Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems
• Engineering Ethics and Sustainability
• The Data-Centric Urban Environment
• Individual Project
• Foundation Design
• Exploring the Ground
• Design of Building Systems
• Structural Mechanics
• Spatial Data Engineering and BIM

Opportunities

The program provides students with opportunities to gain practical experience through site visits, placements, and projects. Students can also take part in a year's work placement, which can be taken in Stage 3. The program has strong links with regional partners and industry leaders, providing students with access to guest lectures, site visits, and networking opportunities.

Facilities and Environment

The program is taught at the city-centre campus in the Cassie Building, part of the integrated School of Engineering. Students have access to world-class facilities, including the Heavy Structures Lab, Geotechnical and Materials Labs, Novak Hydraulic Lab, Makerspace for prototyping and innovation, high-performance computing systems, analytical and bio-labs, National Green Infrastructure Facility, BE:WISE, Urban Observatory, Millennium Laboratory, Merz Court Pilot Plant, Electronics Teaching Lab, and Clean-Room Microfabrication Lab.

Your Future

Graduates from this program are highly employable, with a diverse and transferable skill set, alongside specialist skills needed to succeed as a civil or structural engineer. Recent graduates have gone on to work in roles such as graduate civil engineer, graduate structural engineer, consultant to architect, design-build contractor, and have taken on work in a range of industries, including mining, nuclear, oil and gas, and renewable energy.

Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements for the program include:

• A-Level: ABB, including Mathematics or Further Mathematics
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 5
• Other UK and the Republic of Ireland qualifications: Select your qualification
• English Language requirements: IELTS, TOEFL, Pearsons, Duolingo English Test, or other

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the program are:

• Home students: Not Set
• International students: £30,700 The program offers a range of scholarships, including Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships, and support for students from underrepresented backgrounds.

How to Apply

To apply for the program, students must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Students can also apply through an agent or by contacting the university directly.