BEng Civil Engineering

The Coventry University Civil Engineering course is designed for students who want to become qualified engineers, with a strong focus on practical work and construction. It aims to build the technical, hands-on, and management skills needed to analyse, design, and oversee solutions for complex engineering challenges. This prepares students for leadership within the civil engineering field.

Learning on this course is very practical, with opportunities to work on real-life examples from companies. Students can use industry-standard software, gain experience in a full-scale simulated construction environment, and take part in an international field trip. The course is professionally recognised, helping graduates to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

Coventry University is widely recognised for its focus on practical education, which helps students gain the skills needed for their chosen careers. The university works closely with industries and professional bodies, ensuring its courses are relevant and up-to-date.

The university welcomes students from across the globe, creating a truly international learning atmosphere. it offers students many study programmes at all levels, from undergraduate degrees to postgraduate qualifications, covering subjects like business, engineering, health sciences, and the arts. Coventry University is dedicated to providing a supportive environment where students can achieve their academic and professional ambitions.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. They also have the option to include their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• For direct entry to the BEng, applicants typically need A-levels at BBB-BBC, which must include Mathematics. General Studies is not usually counted. 
• Alternatively, a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (in an Engineering or Construction subject) with grades DDM-DMM is also accepted.
• International qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not your main language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required, with no individual part scoring lower than 5.5.
• The university also accepts PTE, TOEFL and other equivalent English language tests.

For international students, the full-time tuition fee for the BEng Civil Engineering at Coventry University is £19,850 per year.

Coventry University offers scholarships to help international undergraduate students. The CU Undergraduate Scholarship is worth up to £6,000 for a three-year degree course, awarded as £2,000 per year. To be considered, international applicants typically need to hold a conditional offer for a CU undergraduate course and be self-funded. No separate scholarship application form is usually needed.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Civil Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Construction Project Manager
• Transportation Engineer
• Environmental Professional
• Chartered Surveyor

To apply for the BEng Civil Engineering course, international students can apply directly online through the university's portal or UCAS. Our trained counsellors are available to help you.