Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Civil Engineering BEng covers the principles of civil engineering supported by a grounding in scientific concepts, with an emphasis on infrastructure responding to climate change, flooding, sustainable transport and environmental challenges. An Industry Advisory Committee informs the content, and students visit live civil engineering sites. A 48-week sandwich placement option is available.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines common engineering modules (Engineering Analysis, Engineering Practice, Fundamentals of Engineering Science) with Civil Engineering Design and Sustainable Practice, Civil Engineering Structures and Engineering Geology and Surveying. Later modules include Soil Mechanics, Hydraulic Engineering and Materials, Structural Engineering, Engineering Design Project and a Civil Engineering Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 points at A2 including grade C in A-Level Maths; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Merit in Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements; BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements; Pass Access Course: 112 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths at Merit; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 112 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths; T Level: M including Maths. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree, or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent), or West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition; placement year fee £1,955 not included Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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