BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Project Management and Engineering Design. The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), representing the first step toward Incorporated Engineer status. The sandwich route includes placements provided by partner employers.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need on our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Geography, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. Relevant subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, ICT, Further Maths, Mathematics, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics. BTEC: One of the following BTEC Diplomas: Aeronautical Engineering; Applied Science; Construction and the Built Environment; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Engineering; Land-based Technology; Manufacturing Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; or Operations and Maintenance Engineering. Must include Merit in one of the following units: Further Engineering Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Construction. Please list the units that you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email admissions (contact details below). For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics and 15 credits in another science or technology subject. Baccalaureate IB: To include a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics and a Pass in one of the following at Higher Level: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design Technology, Geography, Physics, Environmental Systems and Societies. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geography, Physics, Technology. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 70%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 29%
- Foundation course: 34%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
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 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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional Skills for Engineers
- Digital Design in Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Design and Technology
- Civil Engineering Field Skills and Surveying
- Construction Materials and Sustainability
- Engineering Principles for Civil Engineering
- Computational Civil Engineering
- Digital Automation for Civil Engineering
- Project Management for Engineers
- Hydraulics and its Applications
- Integrated Structural Engineering
- Soil Mechanics
- Engineering in Society*
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Engineering Project
- Geotechnics
- Infrastructure Design and Implementation Project
- Transport Engineering Design
- Assessment and Mitigation of Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards
- Engineering Geology
- Traffic Management and Safety
- Water Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £42,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
89% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 134 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at UWE Bristol 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 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. 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.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at UWE Bristol?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.