Civil and Environmental Engineering

About the course

BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering focuses on the design, construction and maintenance of the infrastructure that underpins modern society, from transport networks and buildings to water and energy systems. You’ll explore how engineering principles are applied to solve real world challenges safely, sustainably and efficiently.

This course is designed for students who want a strong technical foundation in civil engineering, whether you are aiming for professional practice in the built environment or further academic study.

Why this course
• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

• Ranked in the Top 8 universities in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in civil engineering, while gaining professional skills valued across construction, infrastructure and engineering sectors, including structural analysis, materials testing, engineering design, data interpretation and professional communication.

How you’ll learn

• Teaching through lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and applied engineering workshops

• Assessment through coursework, exams, laboratory reports, design projects and group work

• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching

You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.

Future opportunities

This course prepares you for careers involved in designing, delivering and managing infrastructure projects, as well as roles that require strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills. You’ll gain experience relevant to both public and private sector engineering environments.

Example career areas include:

• Civil and structural engineering roles

• Construction and project management

• Transport, water and infrastructure engineering

• Environmental and sustainability focused engineering roles

• Engineering consultancy and technical services

The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional engineering accreditation.

Facilities

You’ll study in specialist environments designed to support hands on engineering learning and experimentation.

• Engineering laboratories for materials testing and structural investigation

• Computer labs with engineering analysis and design software

• Teaching spaces for collaborative problem solving and project work

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply civil engineering knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.