BEng Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering, covering the broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering practice. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, providing a pathway towards Incorporated Engineer status. A five-year sandwich option includes industry placements with partner employers.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 80 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 will need in our English Language requirements section. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 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.
- 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
- Engineering Experimentation
- Foundation Group Project
- Foundation Mathematics: Algebra and Calculus
- Foundation Mechanics
- Introduction to Mechatronics
- 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
- Project Management for Engineers
- Digital Automation for Civil Engineering
- Hydraulics and its Applications
- Integrated Structural Engineering
- Soil Mechanics
- Advanced Structural Analysis
- Engineering Project
- Geotechnics
- Infrastructure Design and Implementation Project
- Engineering in Society*
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
100% 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) at UWE Bristol?
76% 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) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) 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 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. 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.