BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling and Engineering Design. The programme includes a final-year Individual Honours Project and dedicated modules in Building Information Modelling, Soil Mechanics, and Geotechnical Engineering. It is designed to meet the requirements of relevant professional bodies.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include A Level Mathematics at grade C or above AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Engineering, or Construction and the Built Environment A minimum of: Distinction in Mathematics for Technicians unit; or Merit in Further Mathematics for Technicians or Calculus unit; or Distinction in Further Maths for Construction Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Engineering OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Engineering NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Maths WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Maths Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Mathematics at Higher Level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Required subjects: Maths at Advanced level Welsh Baccalaureate:
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 23%
- Skilled trades occupations: 9%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 9%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 62%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 10%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematical Modelling 1
- Civil Engineering Principles 2
- Civil Engineering Design Project
- Mathematical Modelling 2
- Integrated Digital Design - Residential
- Soil Mechanics
- Numerical Analysis
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Civil Engineering Applications
- Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structures II
- Advanced Analysis and Design Methods
- Individual Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University do next?
82% 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 Birmingham City University?
92% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.