Civil Engineering

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MEng Full-time 4 Years Civil engineering

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

UCAS Points

120 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£31,000

About this course

This is a Connected Degree

Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.

Overview

Learn to design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure that supports everything from buildings, transportation, and flood defences to providing safe drinking water and sanitation.

Study this accredited Civil Engineering degree in the city that gave the world Isambard Kingdom Brunel and step into a career that could shape the world.

Course highlights

  • Study practical diving and underwater engineering and infrastructure, due to our coastal location, and get a recognised PADI diving qualification

  • Visit constructions sites across the city, such as the new Ravelin Sports Centre or the upcoming Southsea Coastal Scheme

  • Explore soil types and rock formations on visits to the Isle of Wight and take a field trip to the National Construction College

  • Enter a global design competition, run by Engineers Without Borders

  • Learn from industry specialists – recent guest speakers have come from the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Atkins, Portsmouth Water, Mott MacDonald, Portsmouth City Council, Colas and WSP

    Accreditation This course is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers. The BEng meets in full the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and in part the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng). The MEng meets in full the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

    Careers and opportunities

    All civil engineering roles are listed in the UK Government’s 'skills shortage list' and you can expect an average salary from £30,000 up to £70,000.

    In fact, 95% of our BEng graduates and 90% of our MEng course graduates are in work or further study 15 months after they graduate and 100% of those MEng graduates are in highly skilled work – which means the skills you’ll learn on our course are in high demand. 80% of those graduates work as engineering professionals.

    What’s more, 100% of our graduates find their work meaningful. So start making a difference, and be rewarded well for it.

    Graduate destinations

    Our graduates have worked for companies such as:

  • Sir Robert McAlpine – a civil engineering company that’s contributed to the construction of the NHS Nightingale Hospitals and the expansion of the Royal Albert Hall

  • Skanska – a recent project, Haymarket Edinburgh, provides more than 380,000 sq. ft designed to benefit the local residential and business community

  • Multiplex Construction Europe – with offices in Australia, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Canada, this company has completed more than 1,000 projects globally

  • Balfour Beatty – a leading international infrastructure group developing projects from the UK to the United States and Hong Kong

  • Gallagher Group – a UK company delivering civil engineering contracts ranging in value from £100,000 to £15 million

    What jobs can you do with a civil engineering degree?

    Roles you could go into include:

  • materials engineer

  • geotechnical engineer

  • civil engineer

  • construction manager

  • transport planner

  • structural engineer

    Our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job that puts your skills to work in the industry. You can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

    "The placement furthered my skills in problem-solving, communication, time management, teamwork and individual initiatives." - Thomas Glenn, Civil Enginering Student

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: MEng

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: MEng

    Location: Portsmouth

    Avg. Salary: £31,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
    2121 Civil engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Engineering - MEng
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
    Subjects
    Civil engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £31,000

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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