University of Huddersfield

Civil Engineering BEng(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

From mega infrastructure to water transfer schemes, as a Civil Engineer you’ll have the chance to make a difference in a way that is important to you. Through studying Civil Engineering you’ll be taking your first step to a rewarding career in an industry with countless opportunities and significant earning potential. You’ll hone and develop the skills you need to drive forward an increasingly important sustainability agenda, for instance, in the construction, energy, transport, or environmental sectors.

The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Civil Engineering courses are Site Engineer, Structural Engineer, Civil Engineer, Project Engineer and Highway Engineer* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduate roles. We are currently investing in our Civil Engineering laboratories so by the time you are scheduled to dive into the practical elements of a Civil Engineering course at Huddersfield, there will be brand new facilities to explore structures, materials and hydraulics with our course team who are leading researchers in the field. The course focuses on many aspects of Civil Engineering, including fundamental principles of statics, dynamics, materials, geotechnics, and hydraulics, with design, construction, business, and sustainability considerations.

Providing you with flexibility in your choice of an engineering career path after graduation.

Key highlights

  • New laboratories for structures, materials and hydraulics under investment
  • Taught by a course team of leading civil engineering researchers
  • Covers statics, dynamics, materials, geotechnics and hydraulics
  • Integrates design, construction, business and sustainability considerations
  • Prepares graduates for construction, energy, transport or environmental sectors
  • Optional placement year extends the degree to four years

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level .
  • UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …one other Science/Technology subject (or equivalent qualification). 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications which must include Mathematics and at least one other accepted qualification as lis…
  • T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing (Core) Full Qualification.
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above in relevant Science/Technology subjects

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Site Engineer
  • Structural Engineer
  • Civil Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Highway Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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