BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent Only the following equivalent qualifications are accepted for English: Functional Skills Level 2 English and OCN Access to HE Core English (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in English) Only the following equivalent qualifications are accepted for Mathematics: Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and OCN Access to HE Core Mathematics (12 credits at Level 2 or 3 in Mathematics) PLUS EITHER 96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD including Mathematics. BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM. Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence). Achieve T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 70%
- London: 3%
- South East: 14%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 15%
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Accredited by the 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Engineering Mathematics & Modelling
- Mechanics of Materials
- Succeeding at University-Civil Engineering
- Surveying and Digital Technologies
- Professional Development-Civil Engineering
- Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Applications
- Structural Design
- Transportation Engineering and Design
- Industrial Placement
- Capstone Design Project
- Final Year Dissertation
- Hydraulics & Water Engineering
- Transport Planning and Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton 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 and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
90% 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 Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 77 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton 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. 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. 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. Accredited by the 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.
Does BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Civil and Transportation Engineering with Sandwich Placement at University of Wolverhampton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.