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BEng Tech (Hons) Civil Engineering (Top-up) at Teesside University

Teesside University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A top-up degree for students who hold a Level 5 qualification in a civil engineering-related subject, such as an HND or foundation degree. It deepens earlier study and builds knowledge of concrete structures design, water engineering, construction management and contracts. It may be used as a stepping stone to master's-level study.

Department: Engineering & Construction  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (1 day a week)  |  Intake: January or September (full-time); September (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The 120-credit programme combines classroom and laboratory modules with a Group Design Project and an Individual Engineering Project. Core modules are Construction Management and Contracts, Design of Concrete Structures, Group Design, Project (BEng Tech) and Water Engineering.

Career pathways

Typical roles include construction project management, building or civil engineering for contractors or consultants, architectural practices, local authorities or government agencies. Graduates with at least a 2.2 honours can apply for several MSc programmes, for example MSc Project Management. The top-up degree does not provide progression to the accredited MSc Civil and Structural Engineering, which requires the accredited BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with at least a 2.1 (a 2.2 may be considered with suitable working experience).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE) in a closely related discipline (typical offer: foundation degree or HND). International applicants need English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: January or September (full-time); September (part-time)

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time (1 day a week)

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