BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of West London

Programme overview

Our BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree will develop your technical skills and knowledge of contemporary issues, giving you the expertise to become a leading structural or civil engineer. The course is professionally accredited and informed by the expertise of leading industry consultants and businesses, as well as by our expert faculty of civil and environmental engineers. You will gain a full understanding of the key civil and environmental engineering disciplines, including structures, water engineering, highway engineering and geotechnics.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This professionally accredited course will provide you with the key analytical and practical skills and knowledge you need to become a chartered civil or structural engineer. We will show you how to think about civil and environmental engineering problems from a sustainability point of view. This approach will help to prepare you for the ever-changing needs of the built environment sector. Modules include: Civil Engineering Materials; Structural Mechanics; Civil Engineering Construction; Construction Materials; Land Surveying for Civil Engineers; Applied Mathematics; Mathematics for Engineers; Fluid Mechanics; Structural Design; Highway Engineering.

Career pathways

Once you graduate from your BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree, you could go on to work in a range of different roles and organisations, such as within structural engineering consultancies, civil engineering companies and local and national government. You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course . Job roles include: structural engineering consultancies; utility companies; transportation authorities; materials science and engineering research centres; civil engineering companies; local and national government; geotechnical engineering consultancies.

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Entry requirements

112-120; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Your Level 3 (A-Level or equivalent) qualifications must include Mathematics and/or Physics. This course particularly welcomes you if you hold: a Progression or Advanced Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. courses in a related subject area such as National Certificate in Engineering or Civil Engineering; a Diploma in Construction. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06H290, H290.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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