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

Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)

University of Lancashire

(4.4)
367 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) course at University of Lancashire.

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A level

64 UCAS points at A2

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsD
PhysicsA
ChemistryB
EconomicsC
Art and DesignC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 7M36

Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) course.

Course Overview

Our Civil Engineering course is founded on strong industry links in a region that boasts a wide range of cutting-edge engineering and technology.

Why study with us

  • This course offers an optional 48-week sandwich placement in industry for full-time students between Year 2 and Year 3.

  • This course will equip you with the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles.

  • Work on live projects with our industry partners and advance your project management skills. This will be a huge asset as you progress into more senior roles during your career.

What you’ll do

  • Step out on regular field trips to see best practice projects and get hands-on experience of live projects.

  • The Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.

  • You'll benefit from speakers from the Institution of Civil Engineering and related institutions - and from workshops delivered by regional and national contributors.

Accreditations

  • This course has been accredited by the CIOB, the globally recognised professional body for construction and leadership. Accreditation can lead to high level career opportunities in large organisations and private practice.

  • This course is accredited by the JBM. They work alongside universities and industry to ensure that formal educational programmes and workplace programmes are in place to develop professional engineers who will contribute to sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards worldwide.

Future careers

As a civil engineer you’ll become a part of a dynamic, fast-growing industry with the potential to develop your career across the globe.

Source: University of Lancashire

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Engineering and Computing

Location

Preston Campus | Preston

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Civil engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
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

The modules you will study

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

University of Lancashire student reviews

(4.4)
Based on 367 reviews from University of Lancashire's students and alumni
5 star
60%
4 star
25%
3 star
10%
2 star
4%
1 star
1%
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Foundation year student

1 year ago

Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great

(5)
University life

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Rates are pretty good

(4)
Finance

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Support is great

(5)
Support

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union

(5)
Facilities

Foundation year student

1 year ago

Course is really great with a lot of opportunities

(5)
Course

Foundation year student

1 year ago

University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful

(5)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire

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 Lancashire students who took the Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) 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?

77%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

82%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

med

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

68%

low

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

82%

med

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

77%

low

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

77%

low

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?

91%

med

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

86%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

high

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

73%

med

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

86%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

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

86%

med

How well organised is your course?

73%

med

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

77%

low

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

86%

low

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

82%

low

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

64%

med

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

77%

low

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?

74%

med

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

95%

high

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

76%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Civil engineering
Mode of study
Full-time79%Part-time21%
Gender ratio
Female14%Male86%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above83%
Number of students90
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£33.2k

Third year after graduation

£38.5k

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 (with Foundation Year).

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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