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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Civil Engineering

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at Bristol, UWE.

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A level

Grade C in Mathematics plus a pass in one of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, Design and Technology, Electronics, Engineering, Geography, ICT, Further Maths, Music Technology, Physics, Statistics.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
PhysicsC
GeographyB
Product DesignA
EconomicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H290

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Civil Engineering course.

Get industry ready on this accredited degree, which has high graduate employment rates and provides learning opportunities in the class room, laboratory and in the field. This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).

Why study civil engineering? Civil engineers are creative problem solvers who tackle some of the world's biggest challenges.

From the world's tallest buildings to resilient water supplies in developing countries, civil engineers work on the design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.

This puts them in a prime position to shape the world around us, and protect and enhance our environment through the sustainable use of resources.

**Why UWE Bristol? BEng(Hons) Civil Engineering introduces you to the broad spectrum of civil and environmental engineering, with a focus on the climate emergency.

Learn about structures and materials, soil mechanics, hydraulics, hydrology and risk management. Get involved with School research in transport, flooding, bridges and sustainability.

You'll also explore topics of international interest, such as earthquakes.

Develop vital professional skills in management, creative skills in design and practical skills in surveying, geographical information systems (GIS) and computer-aided design (CAD).

Apply what you've learned through projects based on real-world scenarios. Complete placements provided by our partner employers and get their advice on CV-writing and interview techniques.

Gain an inside track on the profession through site visits and guest lecturers.

Where can it take me? This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Railway Engineering Institution (RailEI) - formerly the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) - on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration.

See the JBM website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.

This course is also professionally recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). ICE works to allow our world and the people within it to thrive through engineering and infrastructure.

This course is your first step on the path to becoming an Incorporated Engineer. By completing a programme of accredited further learning, you could also become a Chartered Engineer.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Civil Engineering at Bristol, UWE.

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

School of Engineering

Location

Frenchay Campus | Bristol

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Civil engineering

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

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 Bristol, UWE students who took the Civil Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

86%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

73%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

79%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

71%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

76%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

86%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

70%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

59%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

65%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

83%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

80%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

78%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

70%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

81%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
Mode of study
Full-time61%Part-time39%
Gender ratio
Female16%Male83%
Where students come from
International32%UK68%
Student performance
2:1 or above85%
Number of students400
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

95%

Say it fits with future plans

75%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

80%

Engineering professionals

5%

Process, plant and machine operatives

5%

Teaching Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£29.2k

First year after graduation

£33.9k

Third year after graduation

£40.9k

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.

Source: LEO

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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