BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, covering structural, geotechnical, and hydraulic engineering disciplines. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Communication & Writing. The programme includes an individual research project requiring critical appraisal of current literature and an integrated project examining sustainability and environmental impact in construction.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BBC to include Mathematics and a numerate subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and a numerate subject such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in a relevant subject which must include Maths and Engineering or Science modules Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Maths/Science and obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 68%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 56%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of 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 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 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Engineering Maths 1
- Thermo-Fluid Mechanics
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Professional Engineering
- Engineering Communication
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Structural Mechanics and Design
- Geotechnics and Engineering Geology
- Analytical and Numerical Methods
- Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology
- Practicing Civil Engineering
- Highways and Transportation
- Individual Project
- Integrated Project
- Structural Engineering
- Geotechnics Analysis/Design
- Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering
- Managing Civil Engineering Projects
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 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 South Wales 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 South Wales?
84% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 68 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of 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 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 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 partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.