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Undergraduate MEng

Civil Engineering

Help shape the future of the built environment and prepare for a diverse and interesting career in civil engineering on this four-year course.

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Civil Engineering

Course Overview

  • UCAS code


    IH20

  • Institution code


    L27

  • Main location


    City Campus

  • Attendance


    Full-Time

  • Duration


    4 Years

  • Start date


    18 Sep 2023

This integrated masters course provides the ideal platform to gain broad-based technical experience that will enable you to enter design, construction or operations roles within the civil engineering industry.

As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Build the foundations for a diverse and interesting future in civil engineering
  • Develop knowledge of the mathematical and scientific principles and methodologies which underpin civil engineering
  • Apply your knowledge to real-world problems
  • Learn to produce innovative solutions using technical literature and industry codes of standard
  • Practice using investigation and evaluation of design-related engineering issues
  • Gain detailed knowledge and technical proficiency in health and safety, sustainable, environmental and economic development, and the frameworks in which they operate
  • Equip yourself with the problem-solving skills to work on projects such as designing large structures and infrastructure including roads, water supply and drainage, bridges, airports, tunnels, and sea and flood defences 
     

You’ll learn using a variety of tools, including case studies and design-based exercises that will enable you to develop applied skills, participate in critical analysis and practise your presentation skills.

Specialist facilities
Our modern, well-equipped laboratories will give you the chance to get involved with industry-standard tools and testing. We'll show you how to examine the strength of materials for structures and understand the latest geotechnical and structural analysis software packages. 

Industry links
We can offer you great links with industry, thanks to our teaching team, who have great experience across different areas of engineering.

Guest lectures from industry professionals will also form part of your programme and you will be encouraged to become an active member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.

Why study Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett university...

  1. Fantastic placements and sandwich year opportunities
  2. Industry standard specialist facilities and local/regional site visits
  3. Opportunity to network with industry professionals
  4. Industry experienced expert teaching team
  5. Guest lectures delivered by industry professionals
  6. Gain a master's level degree at the end of your course

Graduate, Marie-Claire, and student, Daniel, talk about what they most enjoyed about studying Civil Engineering, and the skills and opportunities the course has given them.

Everything you need to know

Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.

Entry requirements

128

points required

We have now welcomed students from over 140 countries across the globe. If you are interested in studying with us you can find your country and get all the information you'll need about entry requirements and how to apply.

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Teaching & Learning

Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.

Our silver status in the latest Teaching Excellence Framework, reflects our commitment to deliver high-quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

Modules, Workload & More

Fees & Funding hellooo

£9,250

UK

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £9250. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.

Sandwich Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £1385.

£14,000

International 2023

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2023/24 is £14000. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.

Sandwich Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2100.

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Our courses create professionals who have built a broad-based knowledge of core civil engineering topics, learning from specialist lecturers who have worked in their respective fields. Becoming a civil engineer right now represents a fantastic opportunity to become involved in several upcoming high-profile infrastructure projects proposed in the UK, as well as opportunities to work on a multitude of prestigious projects worldwide.

Tom Craven Course Director

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