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University degree

Civil Engineering

University of the West of England, Bristol · Bristol
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) allows you to become an Incorporated Engineer and progress to Chartered Engineer status. Get industry ready on this degree, which has high graduate employment rates and provides learning opportunities in the class room, laboratory and in the field. This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).

See under Features/Professional accreditation for more details. Civil engineers are creative problem solvers who tackle some of the world's biggest challenges. From the world's tallest buildings to resilient water supplies in developing countries, civil engineers work on the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

This puts them in a prime position to shape the world around us, and protect and enhance our environment through the sustainable use of resources.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts20%
80-95 pts20%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
100% got in with alevel.
alevel100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
95%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
80%
Continue past first year
75%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£29,500
3 years on
£39,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
75%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching73%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support72%
Well organised87%
Learning resources87%
Student community89%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of the West of England, Bristol's own site.
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