BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include mathematical modelling, environmental analysis, engineering design, programming, and project management. The programme starts with a shared first year across engineering disciplines before specialising in civil engineering from Year 2. Students may complete a placement year between Years 2 and 3, and select specialist pathways in environmental engineering or flood and coastal engineering in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Mathematical Studies, Critical Thinking and General Studies not accepted) IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 5 in Higher Level Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography or Design Technology
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 55%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 65%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 15%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Electronic Devices and Systems
- Engineering Design I
- Energy Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming I
- Engineering Mathematics and Programming II
- General Engineering Science
- Mechanics of Materials and Manufacturing
- Professional Engineering Skills - Social Responsibility
- Concrete Materials and Reinforced Concrete Design
- Engineering Design II - Civil
- Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
- Mathematics, Programming and AI
- Mechanics of Materials
- Professional Engineering Skills - Surveying and Site Investigation
- Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Design of Steel and Timber Structures
- Engineering Design III - Civil
- Environmental Management and Pollution Control
- Final Year Individual Project
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Professional Engineering Skills - Construction Contracts, Risk and Management
- Resilient Infrastructure and Transport
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £47,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Brunel University of London do next?
80% 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 Brunel University of London?
83% 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 Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 31 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. 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. 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. 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 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.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at Brunel University of London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.