University of Derby

BEng Civil Engineering

University of Derby

Course overview

BEng Civil Engineering at the University of Derby is accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, the Permanent Way Institution and the Institute of Highway Engineers on behalf of the Engineering Council for fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Students will be taught by experienced civil engineering practitioners who are highly skilled in this field, and students will study in the department's facilities at Markeaton Street. The STEM centre houses a range of equipment which students will use throughout their studies, including a 10 m flume, a state-of-the-art ground-penetrating radar, and a UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) with survey and thermal imaging capabilities.

The BEng Civil Engineering from the University of Chester will enhance students' individual skills in advanced areas of civil engineering, particularly in structures and infrastructure design. Students will develop a thorough understanding of the process of civil engineering. Technical design and management, and they'll also be introduced to key design skills in structures, fluids, geology, soil mechanics, surveying, and materials.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 128 points
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

English language requirements:

  • IELTS: International students are required to score an overall score of at a maximum of 6.0, with at least IELTS 5.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing)

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Careers for graduates of BEng Civil Engineering from the University of Derby include:

  • Structural Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Construction Manager
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer:

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying BEng Civil Engineering in the University of Derby is £17,500 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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