Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) • City, University of London

This course is for 2021/22 entry. 2022/23 entry is also available.

What is unique about this course?

Key information

Civil engineers provide scientific and technical expertise to the construction industry. On this course you’ll learn skills in design, construction, management and sustainability for a successful career in the sector. City has long-standing expertise in civil engineering, and our graduates work with public and private sector employers around the world.

Start date

September 2021

UCAS codes

H200
H201 with placement

Duration

3 years full-time
4 years with placement year

Institution

City, University of London

Location

Northampton Square

Entry requirements

Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

IELTS:

6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.

IELTS: 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
PTE Academic: 58 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component.

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Course overview

This course prepares you for a career in the global aerospace industry, working on manned and unmanned aircraft. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Royal Aeronautical Society, it is your first step towards Chartered Engineer status.

You will study our core engineering first year, equipping you with skills in mathematics, engineering science and electronics. In later stages, you progress to specialist topics including flight dynamics and aerodynamics and propulsion.

You’ll put your in-depth aeronautical engineering knowledge into practice with design projects at every stage of your studies.

Study in industry-standard specialist facilities including our flight deck, motion simulators, wind tunnels, fuel injection systems, formula car simulator and flight test course
Boost your employability with an optional 12-month professional placement – past hosts include Airbus, DHL Air, British Airways, Delphi and EDF Energy
Shine at interview with practical examples to showcase your expertise, thanks to real-world projects throughout your studies
Benefit from our industry connections and outstanding reputation as the first UK university offering aeronautic engineering.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council as:

fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. Visit the JBM website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.

Structure

Course content

You’ll develop a strong technical background in the key subjects of structural, geotechnical and hydraulic engineering. Management studies and engineering design are also integral parts of the course.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Placement

Year 1

Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, with our shared engineering first year. Take part in engineering design exercises with your coursemates.

Year 2

Specialise in civil engineering with modules including geology, soil mechanics, and data analysis. Enjoy the learning experience of our geology field trip. Complete your second engineering design project.

Year 3

Deepen your expertise in civil engineering with applied modules including construction management and computational analysis. Deliver two specialist projects and develop professional skills in engineering management.

Placement

If you wish to gain practical experience during your degree, then you have the option of spending 12 months, between years 2 and 3, on a paid industrial placement. We strongly recommend this.

Download course specification:

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Teaching and assessment

Learning involves lectures, tutorials, laboratory classes, residential field courses (geology and surveying) and group design exercises, many of which feature contributions from practicing engineers.

You will learn from a combination of theoretical, experimental and computational study with help to develop sketching and other engineering communication skills. Our approach is to encourage critical thinking and foster curiosity through both teamwork and independent study.

In the case of residential field trips, we run sufficient courses each year to ensure that the group size is reasonable and you are able to benefit fully from the teaching and exercises that take place. You will work individually and in small groups on a variety of exercises and projects during the field courses, a format which has proved popular.

Assessment methods

Assessment is carried out through a mixture of coursework and both theoretical and practical examinations. The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework

The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Year 1

Written examination: 61%

Coursework: 39%

Year 2

Written examination: 53%

Coursework: 47%

Year 3

Written examination: 51%

Coursework: 49%

Overall workload

The BEng Honours Programme comprises 360 credits (3600 study hours) structured as three Programme Stages, each typically delivered over 22 contact weeks, 4 examination weeks, 4 reflective learning (private study) weeks and 8 vacation weeks (which may be used for private study) per academic year.

A BEng (Hons) Programme therefore requires a commitment of 40 study hours per week during the academic year. Approximate study time based on 2018/19 entry is as follows:

Year 1

Scheduled learning: 34%

Independent learning: 66%

Year 2

Scheduled learning: 36%

Independent learning: 64%

Year 3

Scheduled learning: 26%

Independent learning: 74%

Fees and funding

Fees for year 2021/22

£9,250

Overseas/EU

£19,380

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2021/ 22 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.

Funding options

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Fee waivers are available for this course.
Means tested support is available for 2021/22 entry.

Future finance loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval for further details please visit the City Finance website.

Career

Civil engineers plan, design and construct the infrastructure around us, working on projects such as motorways, railways, hospitals and airports. That makes civil engineering a great choice if you want to use your interest in maths, science and technology in the construction industry.

City graduates have worked on some of the most important civil engineering projects in recent times, including the HS2 rail project and the development of London landmark buildings.

Recent graduates have secured work with:

Network Rail
KBR
Osborne
Skanska
PGCS
Farrans Construction.

Placement support

The School has its own dedicated placements team that provides on-hand placement and internship support and guidance for students throughout their studies.

Our team of placement specialists, the Professional Liaison Unit, has extensive experience in helping students to secure professional experience across a range of industries. The team also has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies spanning both large and small organisations.

You can undertake a summer internship at the end of each academic year or opt to spend a year on an industry placement at the end of your second year.

Placements are paid, and are a fantastic way to gain professional experience in a relevant field as part of your degree. Undertaking a placement year could also count towards the experience requirement for a professional engineering qualification.

In recent years Civil Engineering students have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as:

Balfour Beatty
AECOM
Arup
Interserve
Network Rail.

Placements are highly encouraged at City. Students that complete a placement year benefit from gaining professional experience working on real-life projects and are also more likely to achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary.

How to apply

Applications for degree courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

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You can apply through your school or college using the Apply system, which enables you to submit your application directly to the UCAS website.

www.ucas.com

You can apply to up to five universities or institutions on the form. The UCAS code for City, University of London is C60.

Please take care to enter the correct course code when applying, particularly for subjects with a Foundation year or with BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) or BSc (Hons) and MSci (Hons) options.

UCAS has implemented an 'invisibility of choices' policy so that, on the initial application and while you are receiving decisions, each institution can see only their entry and not those of other institutions you have chosen. This ensures that your application for a course at City is considered solely on your academic and personal qualities.

You should submit your completed application form to UCAS with a £23 application fee. If you want to apply to City, University of London only, you can make a single choice application at a reduced rate of £12.

For general enquiries about the admissions process at City, please contact our Admissions Office:

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 8716.

Telephone lines are currently open between 10am - 3pm.

If your enquiry is about admission to a particular course, please use the contact details provided on the course page.

When to apply

Your application for entry in September 2021 should arrive at UCAS between September 2020 and 29^th January 2021. Applications that arrive after 29^th January 2021 will be considered only at City's discretion.

Contacting UCAS

Website: www.ucas.com

Address: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ

Telephone:

from inside the UK 0871 468 0468
from outside the UK +44 (0)871 468 0468

For callers with hearing difficulties:

from inside the UK use the Text Relay service on 18001 0871 468 0468
from outside the UK dial +44 151 494 1260 (text phone) and then ask the operator to dial 0871 468 0468.

Facilities

Facilities at the School of School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering

See where our students study in this short video, including our labs, computing facilities and learning spaces. 4 minutes

Our students

Ana Rouhafshari studied Civil Engineering at City. Here Ana shares her experience as student and the skills she picked up during her time here. 2 minutes

Academics

Professor Andreas Kappos

Honorary Visiting Professor

Department of Civil Engineering

Dr Agathoklis Giaralis

Senior Lecturer in Structural Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

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