BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, spanning five years of undergraduate study. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The curriculum covers infrastructure projects such as buildings, bridges, roads, and water supply systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC / Required subjects: Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths or Physics. IB: 29 / Required subjects: Mathematics analysis and approaches HL4/SL6 or mathematics applications and interpretations HL4; and additionally one of Chemistry, Computer Science, or Physics HL4/SL6. BTEC: DDD / Required subjects: A-level Mathematics grade B. BTEC in a science or engineering field is preferable but not required.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 40%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mathematics A
- Principles Of Engineering & Physical Science
- Computer Laboratory
- Mathematics B
- Physics A
- Chemistry
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Laboratory And Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £48,500. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
95% 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 with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.