Which Civil Engineering course is right for you?
Civil engineering is everything you see that’s been built around us. From roads and railways to schools, hospitals, bridges and water supplies, civil engineers design, create and connect the world we live in.
Our courses will develop your understanding of engineering principles and give you the opportunity to apply them to solve real-world problems. You’ll develop the key technical abilities and people management skills required to kick-start your career.
Our courses
From entry requirements to what you'll study, see the differences between our BSc, BEng and MEng Civil Engineering courses to help you pick the right route.
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering
The course develops together the theory and practice of civil engineering, with an emphasis on the practical nature of civil engineering and the application and management of current technologies.
Find out moreBEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
This course will provide you with a thorough understanding of all of the key engineering principles, focusing on combining high-quality technical ability with the people management skills that are so vitally needed within the industry.
Find out moreMEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Design and Construction
The MEng brings together undergraduate and Masters-level course content to develop a comprehensive knowledge of civil engineering principles, theory and practice.
Find out moreWhat are the similarities between these courses?
- Sandwich year - our BSc, BEng and MEng courses offer a placement year option
- Accreditation - our courses are accredited, ensuring they are up-to-date and industry-relevant
- Industry links - our courses have great industry links and offer the multiple opportunities to work on live projects
- Central location - they are all based on our City Campus in the heart of Nottingham
- Excellent facilities - all give you access to our world-class facilities
What are the differences between these courses?
- Entry requirements - differ for each course.
- Course length - varies between courses. BSc and BEng Civil Engineering are three years (or four with a sandwich year). MEng Civil Engineering Design and Construction is an Integrated Masters degree combining undergraduate and postgraduate study in a single course that takes four years (five with a sandwich year).
- Professional progression - BSc Civil Engineering is recognised by the Engineering Council as fully meeting the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. The BEng is recognised by the Engineering Council as fully meeting the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and in part for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. The MEng course is the most direct route to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng), fully satisfying the educational base for the status.
- Focus - as you'll have read above, each course has its own specific focus. Explore each course in more detail and visit our course pages.
Foundation degrees
Created as a unique gateway to our degree courses, our integrated foundation year equips you with essential knowledge and experience to thrive in the Civil Engineering field. You'll explore construction processes, surveying, sustainability, materials science, structural principles, and engineering maths.
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
This course prepares you for degree-level study through hands-on experience and core knowledge.
Find out moreBEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (with a Foundation Year)
In the first year of the course you will explore a range of topics to prepare you for degree-level study.
Find out moreEntry requirements
Our Foundation degrees have lower entry requirements to our main programmes.
Foundation year modules
The Foundation courses share the following introductory modules:
- Construction Technology
- Surveying
- Construction Science and Materials
- Mathematics for Civil Engineers
- Managing a Small-scale Construction Project
You will also carry out a Sustainable Design Project.
Our courses are accredited by:
Did you know?
We also offer a Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship. This route is aligned to our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course. On it, you'll develop valuable industry-specific knowledge whilst gaining work experience with your employer.