Civil Engineering BEng Beng (Hon)

<strong>About the course</strong><br/><br/>BEng (Hons) Civil 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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><strong>Why this course</strong><br/>• Ranked in the top 15% universities in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)<br/><br/>• Ranked in the Top 8 universities in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)<br/><br/>• Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025)<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll study</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Modules offered can vary each year but may include:<br/><br/>• Engineering Mathematics<br/><br/>• Structural Analysis and Design<br/><br/>• Geotechnics and Materials<br/><br/>• Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics<br/><br/>• Construction Management and Sustainability<br/><br/><strong>How you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/>• Teaching through lectures, seminars, laboratory sessions and applied engineering workshops<br/><br/>• Assessment through coursework, exams, laboratory reports, design projects and group work<br/><br/>• Academic support through personal tutors, skills development sessions and small group teaching<br/><br/>You’ll also have access to digital learning resources that support independent study and assessment preparation.<br/><br/><strong>Future opportunities</strong><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>Example career areas include:<br/><br/>• Civil and structural engineering roles<br/><br/>• Construction and project management<br/><br/>• Transport, water and infrastructure engineering<br/><br/>• Environmental and sustainability focused engineering roles<br/><br/>• Engineering consultancy and technical services<br/><br/>The transferable skills developed on this course also support progression into postgraduate study or professional engineering accreditation.<br/><br/><strong>Facilities</strong><br/><br/>You’ll study in specialist environments designed to support hands on engineering learning and experimentation.<br/><br/>• Engineering laboratories for materials testing and structural investigation<br/><br/>• Computer labs with engineering analysis and design software<br/><br/>• Teaching spaces for collaborative problem solving and project work<br/><br/>These facilities support your academic development and help you apply civil engineering knowledge with confidence.