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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Civil Engineering

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

To include grades BC in two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography, Applied Science or Double Award Science, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science and Digital Technology.

Most popular A-levels studied

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

Civil engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
GeographyB
PhysicsC
BiologyB
ChemistryC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H202

Here's what Ulster University says about its Civil Engineering course.

Important notice – campus change This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.

Civil Engineering has a multi-level career structure comprising Chartered, Incorporated and Technician Engineers and Civil Engineering Surveyors. The BSc Honours programme satisfies the most appropriate training for the Incorporated Engineer and follows the guidelines of the Engineering Council for the education and placement training of Incorporated Engineers. It also satisfies the academic base for membership of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors.

The programme provides a high level of technical design proficiency and a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction infrastructure.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Jordanstown Campus

Location

Belfast | Belfast

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Civil engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£4,855 per year (provisional)
EU£17,490 per year
International£17,490 per year

Ulster University student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

Showing 68 reviews

Foundation year student

2 years ago

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)
Overall

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)
Student Union

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)
University life

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)
Finance

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)
Support

5th or higher year student

3 years ago

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University

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 Ulster University students who took the Civil Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

88%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

98%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

88%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

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

96%

high

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

94%

high

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

92%

high

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

94%

high

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

90%

high

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

98%

high

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

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

85%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

87%

high

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

92%

high

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

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

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

88%

high

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

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

98%

high

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

94%

high

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

92%

high

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

84%

high

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

87%

med

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

86%

high

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

90%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

88%

high

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

94%

high

Student information

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

Civil engineering
Mode of study
Full-time60%Part-time40%
Gender ratio
Female26%Male74%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above75%
Number of students320
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering at Ulster University.

Earnings after graduation

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