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Civil Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Civil engineering combines your creativity with technological and scientific knowledge that can change the world. You will learn how to design and manage high-profile projects. You will study the key components of civil engineering theory and learn the skills necessary to become a civil engineer. By combining individual study and working together in teams you'll learn about:

  • structures

  • geotechnics

  • materials

  • wind

  • fluids

  • transport

  • surveying

  • construction management

Also as part of your course you will take part in site visits to see civil engineering in action. You will access research and laboratory facilities, including:

  • wind tunnels

  • earthquake simulators

  • design studios

  • CAD

As a civil engineering graduate, there are many options available to you. You can choose to register with the Engineering Council as an Incorporated Engineer or progress to Chartered Engineer status. Our courses give you the required engineering expertise for either a career in industry or in many other professions that value an analytical, creative mind.

Modules

In your first year, you will be introduced to the core disciplines and the context of civil engineering such as structural mechanics and strength; geotechnics and hydraulics within a group project based environment. There is also a residential surveying field course and the opportunity to attend skills workshops. In year two, your core subjects will be developed in greater depth and a major design-based project will help you see the application of your studies. In year three, core subjects continue alongside a range of elective modules allowing you to specialise as well as individual and group project work that integrates your learning over the three years.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H201
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H201
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not accepted

A level

AAB
including A in Mathematics and including one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology. Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research and Thinking Skills

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD
in an Engineering or Science subject. Plus A Level Mathematics grade A is required. If applicants are missing A Level Mathematics then the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

Access to HE Diploma

D: 30 credits M: 15 credits P: 0 credits
including Distinction in 15 Mathematics credits and 15 Engineering/Science credits

Scottish Higher

AABBB
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD
in an Engineering or Science subject, plus A Level Mathematics at grade A.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D
Plus A Level Mathematics grade A and grade B in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Scottish Advanced Higher

AA
including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AABBB

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32 points
or 665 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing/Computer Science, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

B
This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Extended Project

A
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3, M1, M2
including D3 in Mathematics and including one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology. Excluding Global Perspectives and Research

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English grade 4 / C

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

A
If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level

A level mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended

European Baccalaureate - 80% including 85% or 8.5 in Mathematics 5 and 80% or 8.0 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design and Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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