Civil Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year)

Civil engineers play an important role in keeping communities safe and connected through planning and building roads, bridges, water supply systems, bridges and railway networks, to name just a few.

Our Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) with integrated foundation year means you’ll begin your degree fully prepared with the knowledge, confidence and skills to get off to a great start and maximise your potential.

After successfully completing the foundation year you can progress straight to the Civil Engineering BEng(Hons) degree, which will prepare you to start your career as a skilled professional able to design, plan, and oversee the construction of essential infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient living environments.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Foundation year that opens up opportunities in civil engineering if you don’t have the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.

- We are 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses — Guardian University League 2024.

- Progress to a degree accredited by Joint Board of Moderators.

- Exciting project work, including the Engineering for People Design Challenge, working to find solutions for challenges faced by developing countries.

- Fieldwork, site visits and guest lectures from professionals bring learning to life.

- Specialist facilities including concrete lab, dynamics lab, hydraulics lab, soils lab, and wave tank room.

- Our industrial advisory board offer invaluable advice and networking opportunities.

- Option of a salaried placement year to build your experience and confidence.

- Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) and gain a professional advantage.

Making sure that what you learn with us is relevant, up to date and what employers are looking for is our priority, so courses are reviewed and enhanced on an ongoing basis. When you have applied to us, you’ll be told about any new developments through Student View.