BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, spanning structural mechanics, geotechnics, and environmental systems. Core topics include Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, Environmental Analysis, Project Management, and Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional 12-month work placement year or a study abroad year between levels 5 and 6, and complete an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: A-level Mathematics and another analytical science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Physics or Technology), or recognised equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 78%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 61%
- Elementary occupations: 12%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 47%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 17%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 7%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 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.
- BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design and Materials
- Land Surveying
- Introduction to Mechanics & Structures
- Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Soil Mechanics
- Introduction to Structural Design
- Engineering Analytics
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Construction Project Management with BIM 1
- Engineering Geology & Geotechnics
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Design
- Hydraulics and Hydrology
- Preparing for Placement
- Further Mathematics
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work Placement Year
- Study abroad year
- Environmental Engineering
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Integrated Group Design Project
- Civil Engineering Research Project
- Structural Analysis and Modelling
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £43,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at Northumbria University do next?
88% 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 Northumbria University?
86% 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 Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. 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 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 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. BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at Northumbria 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 BEng Civil Engineering at Northumbria University?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.