BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, covering structural, environmental and construction disciplines. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme holds professional accreditation and includes a foundation year. A work-based project is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 50%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
- 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 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills for Success
- Building Appreciation
- Design Studies
- Personalised Learning
- Mathematical Studies
- Applied Project – Built Environment
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Structural Mechanics
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Construction Materials
- CAD for Civil Engineers
- Land Surveying for Civil Engineers
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structural Design
- Highway Engineering
- Geology
- Soil Mechanics
- Construction Laboratories
- Concrete Design
- Sustainable Civil Engineering
- Construction Project Management
- Environmental Protection Engineering
- Geotechnical Design
- Integrated Group Design
- Individual Project (Civil Engineering)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £38,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London accredited?
Yes. BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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 Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership. 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 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership. 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.
How many students continue on BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at University of West London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.