BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Fieldwork, Project Management, Legal Analysis, and Communication & Writing. Delivered from a £65 million engineering hub, the programme is professionally accredited and offers the option of an industry placement year. A supervised individual project in the final year is completed on a civil engineering theme of industrial relevance.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above UCAS tariff: 104 UCAS points A level: 104 tariff points. Two full A-levels required as a minimum, to include Grade C in Maths and an E in a Numerate Science (Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Design Technology, Computer Science, Statistics). BTEC: Grade DMM required from Engineering or Applied Science. Not accepted: Electrical Engineering, Aviation Operations T level: Grade M in one of the following subjects: 1. Building Services Engineering for Construction 2. Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - Civil Engineering option Access to HE: Must be in a QAA approved Engineering or Science subject. Other subjects considered on a case-by-case basis.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 71%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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.
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Civil Engineering Mathematics 1
- Civil Engineering Materials and Geology
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Civil Engineering Surveying
- Civil Engineering Communication
- Structures E1
- Civil Engineering Mathematics 2
- Soil Mechanics E2
- Structures E2
- Design and Construction Management
- Highway design and analysis
- Fluid Mechanics E2
- Geotechnical Engineering E3
- Water Resources E3
- Structures E3
- Case Studies in Environmental Engineering
- Individual Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Salford do next?
70% 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 Salford?
79% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of Salford 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. 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 Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at University of Salford?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.