University of Surrey

BEng Civil Engineering with foundation year and placement

University of Surrey

Course overview

The BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is a comprehensive programme that prepares you for a career as a professional civil engineer. Surrey is recognised as one of the best universities for civil engineering in the UK, offering industry-focused, practical training.

This course is delivered with an initial Foundation Year, which is an excellent option if you don't have the grades needed for direct entry to the degree, you have non-traditional qualifications or relevant experience, or you are returning to education after a period away.

You will study modules drawing on Surrey's expertise in core areas, including: Structural Engineering; Water and Environmental Engineering; and Advanced Geotechnical Engineering. Learning involves lectures, tutorials, practical challenges, industry speakers, site visits, and field trips. You'll work on integrated design projects centred on industry-relevant case studies.

Crucially, you get the opportunity to get industry-ready with the award-winning Professional Training placements included as part of the degree. Studying BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement from the University of Surrey will equip you with both the academic knowledge and practical experience employers value.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • For A-levels, a minimum of CCC is required. This must include Mathematics and one other specific subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Further Maths, or Physics.
  • Applicants taking the IB Diploma need an overall score of 29 points.

English Proficiency:

  • International students must achieve an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each element to demonstrate proficiency in English.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000

  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement from the University of Surrey can pursue various careers in roles such as the following:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Site Manager
  • Construction Engineer
  • Geotechnical Engineer

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee to study the BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year and Placement at the University of Surrey is £27,000 with a placement fee of £1,900.

Admission

Applications for this course can be made through UCAS. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ to assist you with this process.

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