University of Hull

BEng Civil Engineering With Foundation Year

University of Hull

Course overview

The BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year at the University of Hull is a four-year programme that shapes the future by providing an excellent foundation in the core aspects of Civil Engineering, with hands-on experience valued globally.  

The Foundation Year is an essential initial stage, designed specifically to enhance academic skills and cover areas such as structural engineering, construction methods, geotechnics, hydraulics, and building information modelling (BIM), all focused on real-world applications.

During this course, students will learn from strong industry partnerships, placements, site visits, and opportunities to plan, build, and test prototypes. Assessment involves a combination of written examination, tests, practical skill evaluation, essays, and the production of a professional portfolio.

Entry requirements

Candidates should submit a personal statement that includes their reasons for applying and other relevant details about their academic background. A reference from an academic source or employer is also necessary. They can also submit a CV to showcase any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates typically require 80 UCAS tariff points from A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, T Levels, Access to HE Diplomas or an International Baccalaureate.
  • International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are accepted too.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate their English language skills by achieving an overall score of 6.0 on the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in speaking, listening, and writing.
  • Other English language qualifications, like TOEFL, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000

  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000

  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year from the University of Hull can become:

  • Consulting Civil Engineers
  • Geotechnical Engineers
  • Highway Engineers
  • Construction Project Managers
  • Water Engineers

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students who want to study the BEng Civil Engineering with Foundation Year in the University of Hull is £17,500.

Admission

Interested students can apply directly through the University website or through UCAS. You can also reach our trained advisors for assistance.

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