BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include programming, project management, and engineering design. The programme includes an optional placement year and concludes with an independent final-year project. A foundation year is also available for students who need additional preparation before degree-level study.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 320 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 12%
- West Midlands: 47%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Civil Engineering
- Engineering Surveying
- Construction Materials
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Engineering Science 1
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Structural Analysis and Numerical Modelling
- Sustainable Materials and Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- BIM for Construction
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Geotechnics 1
- EPS Placement Year
- Independent Civil Engineering Project
- Civil Engineering Design Project
- Hydraulics
- Geotechnics 2
- Civil Engineering Project Management
- Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at Aston University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.