BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Engineering Design, Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Fieldwork, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme offers an optional paid industry placement year. Final-year students complete an Independent Project under academic supervision, choosing from theoretical research, experimental testing, or computational modelling.
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Entry requirements
A level: 112 points to include grade C in A level mathematics and grade E from a second relevant subject. Relevant subjects include applied ICT, applied science, applied science (DA), biology, chemistry, computing/computer science, DT (product design resistant materials), DT (systems and control tech) DT product design (textiles tech), electronics, engineering, environmental science, geography, geology, further maths/use of, statistics, music technology, physics, technology and design. BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant science subject to include Merit in a Maths Module. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall to include 5 in Higher Level Maths and 3 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 points, including H4 in Maths and H5 in a second relevant Higher Level subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. SQA Advanced Higher: 112 points, including grade C in Advanced Higher Maths and Grade E in a second relevant Advanced Higher subject. GCSE equivalent English and Maths accepted within. All Access courses: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction, including 12 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics and 12 Level 3 credits at Merit in a second relevant subject.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 12%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Civil Engineering Related Placement (Generic)
- Stage 1 Civils Placement Preparation
- Engineering Science
- Engineering Mathematics
- Mechanics and Structures
- Engineering Materials
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Practice and Experimental Techniques
- Stage 2 Civils Placement Preparation
- Civil Engineering Practice
- Geotechnical Engineering 1
- Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering
- Engineering Analysis
- Structural Analysis and Design 1
- Construction Management
- Geotechnical Engineering 2
- Water Engineering
- Structural Analysis and Design 2
- Structural Engineering Design
- Individual Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £41,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Plymouth do next?
90% 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 University of Plymouth?
91% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of Plymouth 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.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.