BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Civil engineers don’t just build roads, they contribute much of the built environment we see around us, including planning and developing railway networks and even helping to protect our coastlines by designing sea walls and harbours. Our Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) course will develop the skills you need to become a highly skilled civil engineer. You’ll work in interdisciplinary project teams on industry-based scenarios, from design briefs to real-world case studies.

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

In your first year you will explore the fundamental elements of civil engineering. You will also undertake a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge. This module covers basic material science relating to construction materials such as timber, steel, concrete, masonry, polymers and bituminous materials. You will develop an understanding of commonly used construction materials, and the ability to evaluate the performance of different materials and to identify a variety of failure types. You will have the opportunity to test some of the main properties of basic construction materials through laboratory sessions. Modules include Construction Materials, Mathematics for Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Practice, Land and Construction Surveying, Structural and Stress Analysis, Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics, Construction Methods and Technology, Structural Analysis, Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Computational Mechanics.

Career pathways

A Civil Engineering BEng degree from Brighton equips you with practical skills and professional insight, preparing you for diverse roles across the civil engineering spectrum. Our Civil Engineering BEng degree equips you with the technical knowledge, practical experience and professional skills that employers demand.

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Entry requirements

A-levels ABB–BCC. 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. We also offer Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year which provides an extra year of study at foundation level if you don’t have the academic qualifications or experience needed for entry to this course. 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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