Civil with Structural Engineering Beng (Hon)

<strong>A Brighton Civil with Structural Engineering degree prepares you to design, plan and build the vital infrastructure that keeps communities connected and safe — from bridges and towers to transport networks and water systems.</strong> <br/><br/>At Brighton you’ll become part of a welcoming, supportive community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course combines core civil engineering principles with specialist structural engineering expertise, giving you the confidence, knowledge and tools to succeed in designing safe, sustainable and innovative structures. <br/><br/>Brighton graduates go on to work in civil and structural engineering consultancies, construction firms, infrastructure agencies and government bodies or progress to postgraduate study and chartered engineering pathways. <br/><br/><strong>Top reasons to choose this course</strong> <br/>• Fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Specialist structural focus – learn advanced design techniques for steel, concrete and composite structures. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industrial Advisory Board support – benefit from expert advice, networking opportunities and one-to-one meetings with professionals to help you plan your career and secure placements. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Excellent career prospects – Brighton’s civil engineering courses are rank 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction and 12th for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026). <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) – gain a professional advantage with digital design skills. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-focused learning – interdisciplinary projects, site visits and guest lectures from professionals. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Hands-on learning from the start – work on real-world engineering problems and develop practical skills in specialist labs including concrete, hydraulics and soils. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-focused projects – take part in initiatives like the Engineering for People Design Challenge and industry-led modules delivered by partners such as Mott MacDonald. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Expert teaching and industry links – learn from academics with consultancy experience and benefit from advice and networking through our Industrial Advisory Board. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Placement opportunities – choose an optional paid placement year to gain valuable experience with leading employers such as Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and South East Water. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Why Brighton is a great place to learn Civil with Structural Engineering</strong> <br/>Less than an hour from central London, our Moulsecoomb campus puts you at the heart of a city powered by engineering, construction and infrastructure innovation. Brighton is home to thriving local industries, major civil engineering consultancies and active regional projects, all within easy reach of your lectures and labs. <br/><br/>You’ll study in a community that’s diverse, welcoming and well connected, with transport links that make site visits, employer events and placement opportunities part of everyday learning.