BEng Civil Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The programme holds professional accreditation. Students undertake a final-year Project Dissertation involving independent research supervised by a member of staff, and an Integrated Group Design module that brings together multidisciplinary solutions to civil engineering problems.
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Entry requirements
120 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and B, or above, in Maths and/or Physics, or equivalent BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Distinction, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels This course particularly welcomes applicants with: a Progression or Advanced Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment a National Certificate or Diploma in Construction, Civil Engineering or Engineering You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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: 100%
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 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Construction Materials
- Land Surveying for Civil Engineers
- Mathematics for Civil Engineers 1
- Structural Mechanics
- CAD for Civil Engineering
- Land Surveying for Civil Engineering 2
- Mathematics for Civil Engineers 2
- Employability Passport (full-time with placement course only)
- Fluid Mechanics
- Concrete Design
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- Structural Design
- Project Management
- Soil Mechanics and Geology
- Project Dissertation (Civil Engineering)
- Geotechnical Design
- Integrated Group Design
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Hydraulics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering 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 Engineering at University of West London?
92% 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 West London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of West London 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 Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Associate level membership. 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. 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. 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.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at University of West London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.