BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include mathematical modelling, project management, engineering design, programming, and ethics and professional practice. The programme features a common first year across engineering disciplines before specialisation, and includes a final-year project on a civil engineering topic.
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Entry requirements
CC at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level, D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 89 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 8%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sustainable Infrastructure Engineering
- Construction Project Management and Digital Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Applied Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers
- Final Year Project
- Communication and Research
- Engineering Investigative Studies
- Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Engineering
- Engineering Computational Skills
- Professional Skills and Research Awareness
- Engineering Science
- Electronic System Fundamentals
- Engineering Design, Manufacture and Test
- Materials and Mechanics
- Hydraulics for Civil Engineers
- Construction Materials and Soil Mechanics
- Engineering Geology and Geotechnics
- Construction and Surveying
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield 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 with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
78% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is CC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year at University of Huddersfield?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.