Sheffield Hallam University

BEng Honours Civil Engineering 1 year top-up

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The BEng (Honours) Civil Engineering (1 Year Top-up) at Sheffield Hallam University is a career-focused programme that takes your Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, HND, or DipHE, into a full honours degree. This one-year top-up honours degree offers you the essential skills in advanced civil engineering concepts that are in high demand across the industry.

The curriculum focuses on practical and hands-on projects, which ensures that you can apply the theory learned in the classroom to tackle complex engineering challenges with confidence. You will get to work in cutting-edge laboratories, using industry-standard tools, while guided by faculty staff who combine their academic expertise with real-world experience.

For your assessments, the combination of exams, coursework, and applied projects helps to prepare you with the skills and knowledge that shape the modern world.

Entry requirements

To apply, you will need to submit a personal statement that shows your passion for the subject, a reference from an academic or employer, and details of your prior qualifications.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically require a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree in a relevant subject.
  • Equivalent international qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.
  • Other equivalent qualifications, such as TOEFL or PTE, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

A BEng (Honours) Civil Engineering (1 Year Top-up) degree from Sheffield Hallam opens up a world of possibilities. Graduates are prepared for a variety of exciting roles, such as:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Site Manager
  • Geotechnical Engineer
  • Water Engineer

Cost of study

For the 2024/2025 academic year, the tuition fee for international students on the BEng (Honours) Civil Engineering (1 Year Top-up) course at Sheffield Hallam University is £17,155.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course through the university's online application form. If you have questions or need support, you can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.

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