BEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

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.

Coventry University has excellent facilities and a learning setting that helps students learn through doing. The university is in Coventry and has strong links with businesses. This helps students get useful experience and be ready for work.

The university offers many different courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These courses cover subjects like Engineering, Business, Computing, Health, and Creative Arts. Coventry University works hard to make sure its students are ready for good jobs by giving them the skills and knowledge needed today.

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.

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

Coventry University offers scholarships for international undergraduate students. The CU Undergraduate Scholarship can provide up to £6,000 for a three-year degree course, awarded in instalments of £2,000 per year. There is also an International Pathways Scholarship worth £2,000 for students enrolling on an International Foundation Pathway. These scholarships are subject to availability, eligibility criteria, and successful enrolment.

Potential career paths for graduates of this course include:

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

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