BSc Civil Engineering
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include research methods, project management, engineering design, ethics and professional practice, and design and creative practice. Students complete an independent honours project in their final year. The course includes optional work placements and uses industry-standard software such as CAD, BIM, and FEM.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 96 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: 96 UCAS Tariff points / CCC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Must include an A Level in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject at grade D or above. Any Science A Level will be accepted (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Applied Science). Examples of accepted Technology subjects include Computing, Manufacturing and Information Technology. Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 96 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Engineering, or Construction and the Built Environment T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) 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 with 18 credits with Merit or Distinction Accepted subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Applied Science, Engineering NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 96 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject. Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points, achieved i
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
- Civil Engineering Principles 1
- Civil Engineering Principles 2
- Civil Engineering Design Project
- Integrated Digital Design - Residential
- Construction Site Management Practice
- Civil Engineering Applications
- Soil Mechanics
- Design Practice
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Integrated Digital Design for Complex Structures
- Transport Modelling
- Project Management
- Professional Practice
- Individual Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc 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 BSc Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BSc 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 BSc Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.