BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Construction Management at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Civil engineers with construction management skills can develop project plans that meet engineering requirements, construction timelines and regulations. They can communicate with engineers, architects and contractors, making sure that everyone works together throughout the project. Our Civil Engineering with Construction Management BEng(Hons) degree will equip you with comprehensive skills to manage construction projects from design to completion.

Faculty: School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering | Department: Civil Engineering | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering in relation to business, society and the sustainability of the built and natural environment. You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge. This module will introduce you to the equipment and methods used in both land and construction engineering surveying. The module will provide you with a thorough grounding in both the theoretical and practical aspects of surveying and covers a range of surveying topics from basic measurement of heights, distances and angles, to setting out coordinate positions on site. Modules include Land and Construction Surveying, Structural and Stress Analysis, Construction Materials, Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics, Mathematics for Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Practice, Structural Analysis, Fluid and Soil Mechanics, Construction Methods and Technology, Construction Project Management.

Career pathways

A Civil Engineering with Construction Management BEng (Hons) degree from Brighton prepares you for a career at the intersection of engineering design and construction delivery. You will graduate with the technical foundation of a civil engineer combined with the planning, organisational and managerial expertise needed to oversee construction projects from concept through to completion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. A-level maths, or its equivalent, is normally a requirement for entry. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Should include at least an M in further maths. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects to include maths at grade 5. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall in engineering or science diploma. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above with overall distinction profile. Must achieve maths level 3 units at distinction. Foundation degree/HND International foundation may be considered. Applicants with an HND may be considered for year 2 entry. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register

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