Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons)
About this course
BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, Fieldwork, Project Management, Legal Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme covers Building Information Modelling and Computer-Aided Design alongside structural and geotechnical analysis. A placement year is available, and BEng graduates may progress to the MEng pathway subject to meeting progression requirements.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include Mathematics. Excludes General Studies. IB: 27 to include Mathematics at Higher level.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 78%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 9%
- West Midlands: 39%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 14%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Structures and Mathematics – 30 credits
- Soil Mechanics and Materials – 30 credits
- Civil Engineering Practice and Technology – 30 credits
- Land Surveying and Digital Engineering Applications – 30 credits
- Structural Analysis and Design – 30 credits
- Hydraulics and Geotechnics – 30 credits
- Construction Project and Contract Management – 30 credits
- Advanced Materials and Transportation Engineering – 30 credits
- Computational Mechanics and Structural Design – 30 credits
- Geotechnical Engineering and Transport Infrastructure – 30 credits
- Integrated Civil Engineering Project – 30 credits
- Undergraduate Research Project – 30 credits
- Dynamic Analysis and Advanced Structural Design – 30 credits
- Applied Civil Infrastructure Engineering – 30 credits
- Construction Law and Contract Practice Procedures – 30 credits
- Civil Engineering Design Project and Leadership – 30 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 78 UCAS points.
Does Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Civil Engineering MEng/BEng (Hons) at Coventry University?
78% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.