BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng in Civil Engineering BEng, a civil engineering degree centred on infrastructure design and structural mechanics. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum spans three years, beginning with foundational technical principles and progressing to advanced infrastructure management. The first year covers the foundations through Structural Mechanics, Mathematics and Python Programming, Hydraulic Principles and Flow in Pipes, and Strength of Materials and Structures. The second year introduces specialized topics via Mathematics and Parametric Modelling, Soil Mechanics, Structural Analysis and Design, and River Engineering and Flooding. The final year focuses on advanced applications including Advanced Buildings and Bridges, Urban Water Systems, and Geotechnical Engineering. Students also complete an Investigative Project as part of their final-year studies.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA IB: 36, with 6 in Higher Level Maths; 34, with 6 in Higher Level Maths, and A in a science-based extended essay
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BEng Civil Engineering (H202) at the University of Sheffield for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 81%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 3%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 87%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 2%
- Skilled trades occupations: 2%
- Teaching Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 30%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 24%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 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 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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Structural Mechanics
- Mathematics and Python Programming
- Hydraulic Principles and Flow in Pipes
- Strength of Materials and Structures
- Design Project 1: Make and Break
- Design Project 2: Sustainable Buildings
- Mathematics and Parametric Modelling
- Soil Mechanics
- Structural Analysis and Design
- River Engineering and Flooding
- Design Project 3: Sustainable Infrastructure
- Design Project 4: Application of Structural Design
- Advanced Buildings and Bridges
- Design Project 5: Management of Resilient Infrastructure
- Urban Water Systems
- Investigative Project
- Geotechnical Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Sheffield earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £41,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
96% 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 Sheffield?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 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. 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.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at University of Sheffield 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 Sheffield?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.