Coventry University

BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

Coventry University

Course overview

The Coventry University Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year provides a strong start for students aiming for a professional career in civil engineering. The foundation year, delivered at CU Coventry, gives a solid grounding in mathematical principles and the core ideas of civil and construction engineering. It helps students build confidence, skills, and knowledge needed for degree-level study.

After completing the foundation year, students move into the BEng (Hons) degree. This degree combines technical, practical, and management skills to analyse, design, and manage solutions for complex engineering problems. The course emphasises sustainable engineering practice and is professionally accredited by bodies like the Institution of Civil Engineers, supporting future career progression.

Entry requirements

Applicants need to send a personal statement where they talk about why they want to apply for the course and other important details about their studies. A proper reference from a teacher or an employer is also needed. Students can choose to send their CVs with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • For 2025 admission, standard entry requirements are 112 UCAS tariff points, an A-Level at BBC, a Merit in a T Level, an Access to HE Diploma, an International Baccalaureate, or a DMM in a BTEC. 
  • International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not your main language, you must show you can use it well. This usually means getting an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no single part scoring less than 5.5. 
  • The university also takes similar scores from other approved English language tests like PTE or TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • 25% Alumni Discount

    Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.

  • Coventry University Group Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    £1,500 or £3,000 per year

  • Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship

    Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.

Career opportunities

Potential career paths for graduates of this course include:

  • Civil Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Transportation Engineer
  • Infrastructure Project Manager
  • Sustainability Consultant

Cost of study

International students taking the BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year at Coventry University pay £19,850 per year.

Admission

You can apply for this course directly through the university’s application portal. Our trained advisors are available to assist you.

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