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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Civil Engineering
University of Bristol
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering course at University of Bristol.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Civil Engineering at University of Bristol. Look out for more info soon.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H205
Here's what University of Bristol says about its Civil Engineering course.
If you are creative, enjoy design and aspire to improve the world around us, then civil engineering is for you. This degree will equip you to find solutions to global environmental problems and design large and unique sustainable structures that shape society and enable human and ecological systems to flourish - for example, buildings, bridges, water supply systems, transport networks, renewable electricity generation and other critical infrastructure assets.
The course balances deep theoretical knowledge with practical application. At Bristol, you will be taught by academics working at the leading edge of civil engineering research and practice, and benefit from our world-class laboratory facilities, including one of the most advanced earthquake shaking tables in Europe.
The first two years provide a strong foundation in engineering, including mathematics, structures, soil and fluid mechanics, coding and surveying.
Design is central to the course and this is reflected in the projects and real-world challenges you will face. In the first year, you will develop a sustainable solution to an open-ended problem, such as designing and making a model bridge. The second year includes designing with steel, concrete and timber, geotechnical design and water engineering.
In your third year, you will undertake a major individual research project and continue to develop key practical and professional skills such as project management, entrepreneurship, economics and risk analysis.
We work closely with industry to ensure we equip you with the skills and experiences needed to become a future leader in civil engineering. Our graduates are highly sought after by top employers, including civil engineering consultancies and construction companies, utility companies, the military, public transport providers, sustainable electricity generators, and environmental managers.
Our Civil Engineering BEng is accredited by IStructE, CIHT, IHE, ICE and PWI.
Source: University of Bristol
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering
Location
Main Site | Bristol
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Civil engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £31,300 per year |
| International | £31,300 per year |
University of Bristol student reviews
Showing 213 reviews
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Variety of different societies offered. Lots of polls etc. sent out so seemed to have an interest in student voices. Subsidised food :)
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Excellent night life + gay scene. Also lots of excellent art events (markets, little arthouse cinemas, museums) if you're so inclined. Not crazy-busy, for a city.
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Low-income, and so was offered a lot of additional assistance. Still, Bristol is quite an expensive place to live, so do be wary.
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Welfare services were fantastic with me, fast-tracked my transfer to Student Health Services and got me a same-day appointment. Tutors and lecturers have also, as mentioned, been very supportive and down-to-earth, even in their criticisms.
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Facilities are beautiful, usually very clean. Physics and philosophy buildings have lovely little gardens. Will's Memorial library is gorgeous and makes a very, very cosy study space. Incredibly easy to reserve, borrow, & auto-renew books through the library system. Some 24-hour libraries too, which...
2nd year
Mathematics
2 months ago
Decently-structured timetable: not too overwhelming, but enough things on each day to justify commuting. Had enough time to get to each location. Feedback was generally very good---better on the maths side I would say, however my first philosophy essay received some incredibly thorough feedback. Lec...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bristol
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 University of Bristol 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
90%
med
Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
96%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
95%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
76%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
83%
low
Learning resources
83%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
87%
high
Student voice
87%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
98%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
60%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bristol. These students are taking Civil Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering at University of Bristol.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bristol graduates who took Civil Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.8k
First year after graduation
£38.3k
Third year after graduation
£44.9k
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.
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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