Birmingham City University

BEng Civil Engineering

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The Birmingham City University BEng Civil Engineering degree is structured to meet the requirements of relevant professional bodies, aiming to provide students with a significant advantage in their civil engineering career. The course emphasises practical application, using strong industry links and providing access to the latest CAD software, enabling students to gain a competitive edge.

Students gain knowledge across scientific, technical, environmental, economic, and managerial aspects of civil engineering. The programme develops essential transferable skills such as problem-solving, project planning, and communication.

In this course, students will learn through lectures, seminars, tutorials, problem-based scenarios, and visits to construction sites, and will be assessed through coursework, practical work, laboratory activities, and group projects.

Entry requirements

To apply, candidates must submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for seeking entry to the course and providing other relevant details about their academic background. A reference from either an academic source or an employer is also necessary. Applicants can also upload their CV with their application to show any work experience they have.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants generally need 112 UCAS Tariff points, which is the equivalent of A-Level at BBC, BTEC (Diploma/Extended Diploma/Extended Certificate), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 
  • International qualifications considered equivalent to A-Levels are also accepted by the university.

English Proficiency: 

  • If English is not your primary language, you will need to demonstrate your English language ability by having an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component scoring below 5.5. 
  • Alternatively, equivalent English language test scores, such as TOEFL or PTE, can be submitted.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Civil Engineering programme are well-prepared for roles within various sectors of civil engineering, working as:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Design Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Water Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students taking the BEng Civil Engineering at Birmingham City University is £17,690 per year.

Admission

You can apply for this course directly through the university’s online application form. Our experienced counsellors can guide you.

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