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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Civil Engineering
Aston University, Birmingham
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at Aston University, Birmingham.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
BBC: including grade B in Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Standard offer BCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject & if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B CCC: including Maths and another listed STEM (a) subject - Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer) STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £21,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H200
Here's what Aston University, Birmingham says about its Civil Engineering course.
Shape the world around you with our BEng Civil Engineering degree, where you will learn the skills to create, design and build the infrastructure that surrounds us.
Course outline
Civil engineering is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable world. At Aston University, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and build the infrastructure of the future, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
This program is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on technical skills but also on the interpersonal and ethical aspects of the profession. However, at Aston University, we don't just teach theory; we emphasise practical, real-world experience. Our partnerships with industry leaders mean you'll have the opportunity to work on live projects and gain hands-on experience from day one.
This practical approach ensures you graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career.
Key benefits
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Professionally accredited* – Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStruE, IHE, CIHT, PWI)
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Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
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Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
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Supported for success – Ranked 12th in the UK for ‘continuation’ (Civil Engineering; Complete University Guide, 2025)
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Excellent experience - Ranked 4th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (General Engineering; Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025)
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Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £38,700 five years after graduating (Engineering; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
Where can this degree take me?
The transferable skills that our civil engineering programmes provide mean that graduates may find employment in a wide range of roles such as:
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Civil engineer
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Structural engineer
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Geotechnical engineer
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Transportation engineer
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Environmental engineer
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Project manager
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Site engineer
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Urban planner
Graduates may go on to work at companies such as Arup, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Jacobs, Mott MacDonald, Skanska, WSP, and AECOM.
Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM): the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT), the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) and the Permanent Way Institution (PWI). As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.
Source: Aston University, Birmingham
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering and Innovation
Location
Main Site | Birmingham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Civil engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/civil-engineering-beng
How you will be assessed
For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/civil-engineering-beng
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Aston University, Birmingham students who took the Civil Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
86%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
96%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
75%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
77%
low
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Aston University, Birmingham. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering at Aston University, Birmingham.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Aston University, Birmingham graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.7k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Civil Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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