Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)

at City University of London

Studying civil engineering is the first step in an exciting career. You’ll develop technical expertise as well as skills in strategic thinking, innovation and communication.
 

Your professional training includes structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. We focus on innovation and sustainability, helping you develop environmentally sound solutions to infrastructure problems.
 

Our degrees are accredited, meaning your qualification will be recognised for its quality and relevance.

• Benefit from exceptional industry involvement in the degree programme, including projects set by industry and guest lectures from practising engineers

• Study in world leading test facilities, including our flagship Geotechnical Centrifuge Facility, where you conduct research and test your theories

• Get hands-on experience with concrete casting, soil testing equipment and centrifuges

• Take an optional placement year to boost your employability. Recent placements have included Balfour Beatty, AECOM, Arup, Interserve and Network Rail

• Enjoy easy access to leading civil and structural engineering contractors and consultants thanks to our central London location

• Apply to transfer to our integrated master’s MEng degree ;if you pass the second year of your BEng above 60%, fast-tracking your progress to Chartered Engineer status.
   

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as:

• Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

• Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.
   

  Course content
   

  On this Civil Engineering BEng course you will develop a strong technical background in the key subjects of structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Management studies and engineering design are also integral parts of the course.
   

  Year 1
   

  Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.

• Mathematics I (20 credits)

• Engineering Science (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics I (20 credits)

• Solid Mechanics (20 credits)

• Electronics (20 credits)

• Design I (20 credits)

• Personal & Professional Development (5 credits)
   

  Year 2
   

  Specialise in civil engineering with modules including geology, soil mechanics, and data analysis. Enjoy the learning experience of our geology field trip. Complete your second engineering design project.

• Mathematics II (20 credits)

• Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics II (20 credits)

• Structural Mechanics (20 credits)

• Geology and Soil Mechanics (20 credits)

• Measurement and Data Analysis (20 credits)

• Design II: Civil & Structural (20 credits)
   

  Year 3
   

  Deepen your expertise in civil engineering with applied modules including construction management and computational analysis. Deliver two specialist projects and develop professional skills in engineering management.

• Geotechnical Engineering (20 credits)

• Hydraulic Engineering (20 credits)

• Structural Engineering (20 credits)

• Civil Engineering Management (20 credits)

• BEng Individual Project (20 credits)

• Design III: Civil (20 credits)
   

  Placement
   

  If you wish to gain practical experience during your degree, then you have the option of spending 12 months, between years 2 and 3, on a paid industrial placement. We strongly recommend this.

• UK
   

  A-level:

  BBB (including Mathematics)
   

  Tariff:

  120 UCAS tariff points
   

  International Baccalaureate:

  30 points with 'Higher Level Mathematics at grade 5' OR 'Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 5'
   

  BTEC:

  See below for further details
   

  GCSE:

  A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.

  In addition to our other entry requirements, City also accepts T-levels with the following grades:

  • T-Level in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall “Distinction” with at least B in the core. Must have “Distinction” in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering

  • K9 Mathematical techniques (in the Civil Engineering specialism), K9.1 Algebra, including indices, logarithms, linear equations, K9.2 Trigonometric and standard formulae, including circular and triangular measures, K9.3 Elementary calculations and techniques, including integration and differentiation K9.4 Statistical methods, including averages, tendency and dispersion. This may be sufficient.
     

  Contextual offers

  We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.

  Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
   

  Mixed qualifications

  Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.

  In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.'
   

  Access courses

  Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Physics and Mathematics based discipline for entry to the BEng only. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 33 credits must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.
   

  Subject exclusions

  We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
   

  Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

  We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.
   

  The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  AS levels

  We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  BTEC

  BTEC (Level 3 Nationals only).

  • D*DD in Engineering (First teaching Sept 2016) with minimum grade D in units 1 - Engineering Principles, 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.

  • D*DD in Civil Engineering / Construction and the Built Environment / Building Services Engineering (First teaching Sept 2017) with minimum grade D in unit 1 – Construction Principles and unit 15 – Further Mathematics for Construction. Candidates must also have a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics and Science/Physics.

     

    English language requirements
     

    If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

    IELTS:

    6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

  • IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

  • PTE Academic: 58 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component.

Fees for year 2022/23
 

UK

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£19,770

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2022/ 23 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Civil engineers plan, design and construct the infrastructure around us, working on projects such as motorways, railways, hospitals and airports. That makes civil engineering a great choice if you want to use your interest in maths, science and technology in the construction industry.
 

City graduates have worked on some of the most important civil engineering projects in recent times, including the HS2 rail project and the development of London landmark buildings.
 

Recent graduates have secured work with:

• Network Rail

• KBR

• Osborne

• Skanska

• PGCS

• Farrans Construction.
   

Placement support
 

The School has its own dedicated placements team that provides on-hand placement and internship support and guidance for students throughout their studies.
 

Our team of placement specialists, the Professional Liaison Unit, has extensive experience in helping students to secure professional experience across a range of industries. The team also has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies spanning both large and small organisations.
 

You can undertake a summer internship at the end of each academic year or opt to spend a year on an industry placement at the end of your second year.
 

Placements are paid, and are a fantastic way to gain professional experience in a relevant field as part of your degree. Undertaking a placement year could also count towards the experience requirement for a professional engineering qualification.
 

In recent years Civil Engineering students have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as:

• Balfour Beatty

• AECOM

• Arup

• Interserve

• Network Rail.
   

Placements are highly encouraged at City. Students that complete a placement year benefit from gaining professional experience working on real-life projects and are also more likely to achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary.