BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

The buildings we live in. The roads we travel on. The infrastructure that keeps our cities moving.

Faculty: Engineering | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January and September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Science and Materials for Engineers, Mathematics for Engineers, Computer Aided Design and Simulation, Individual Engineering Project and Management, Fundamentals of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Modelling & Analysis of Electromechanical Systems, Construction Management, Soil Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Surveying for Engineers, Structural Analysis and Design 1, Transport Engineering, Professional Practice, Geotechnical Engineering.

Career pathways

Civil engineering can take you into a wide range of industries, from construction and transport to water and the environment. You’ll have access to careers support throughout your studies and after graduation, helping you explore different career paths, boost your employability and prepare for life after university. Roles include With engineering consultancies, delivering and managing projects for clients across areas such as transport, structures, water and the environment, In construction, helping to plan, design and deliver buildings, bridges, roads and other infrastructure, In transport, working on everything from highways and railways to airports and public transport systems, As a structural engineer, analysing and designing structures to make sure they are safe, practical and compliant with regulations, In environmental engineering, working on challenges including pollution, water treatment, sustainable development and environmental impact, In geotechnical engineering, investigating soil and rock to help design foundations, retaining structures, slopes and underground systems, In water resources, working on drainage, flood control, water supply and wastewater systems, In urban planning and development, helping shape the infrastructure needed as towns and cities grow, In research or academia, investigating new approaches to materials, structural mechanics, transport and sustainable engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 104 - 128 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. What are the Course Entry Requirements? For the three-year full-time BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering, the typical offer is 104–128 UCAS tariff points. For the four-year Foundation Year route, the typical offer is 32–56 UCAS tariff points. A Level: BCC–BBB, including at least a grade C in Mathematics or Physics (or an equivalent qualification). T Level: Merit in a relevant Engineering or Construction T Level subject. BTEC: DMM in a BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics, including at least a Merit in the maths unit. GCSE: Grade 4/C or above in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications. If you’re an international student, you can find our English language requirements on our International Page. Already studying engineering? If you have an HNC, HND or Foundation Degree in Engineering (or an equivalent qualification), you may be able to join the course at Level 5 (Year 2) or Level 6 (Year 3), depending on your previous qualifications. Don’t have the qualifications listed above? You can still apply. You may be offered our four-year BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year. UCAS code BE03.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard route rate. Placement-year route: Year 3 (placement year) fee £1,955 Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27). Standard route rate. Placement-year route: Year 3 (placement year) fee £1,955 Source

Intake: January and September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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