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.

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.

See the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering course page

BEng (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.

See the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course page

MEng (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.

See the MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Design and Construction course page

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

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.

Did you know?

We also offer a Level 6 Civil Engineer Degree Apprenticeship, which is a route aligned closely to our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course. On it, you'll develop valuable industry-specific knowledge whilst gaining work experience with your employer.

Foundation degrees – an alternative way to study

Our integrated foundation year degrees are designed as a stepping stone, offering extra preparation for students who may not meet the standard entry requirements.

Similar to our undergraduate courses they build your knowledge and confidence through core subjects such as construction processes, surveying, sustainability, materials science, structural principles, and engineering mathematics.

By the end of the year, you’ll be ready to progress directly onto a Civil Engineering degree.

All Foundation courses share the following introductory modules: