Civil engineers find creative ways to solve real-world problems by developing the physical infrastructure society needs to exist – from bridges to houses, through to roads, hospitals and train stations.

This course will provide you with a broad civil engineering education, focusing on the design, analysis and construction skills that are so vital for the industry. You'll be equipped with abilities to develop sustainable and cost-effective design ideas, learning about key civil engineering concepts such as structures, materials, geotechnics and mathematics.

You'll become an expert in applying your understanding of practical engineering techniques to find innovative solutions to real-world built environment challenges. Through industry-facing projects, site visits and the opportunity to undertake a work placement year, this course will give you all the skills needed to begin a successful career in Civil Engineering.

Take a look at our course comparison page to see the differences between our BSc, BEng and MEng Civil Engineering degrees.

Excellent facilities

Unleash your potential using industry-standard equipment in specialised labs for concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnics, and technology.

A year in industry

Boost your skills with a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Past students landed exciting placement roles at top companies like AECOM, Curtins Consulting, and Jackson Civil Engineering.

Become an expert

Take the first step in gaining Incorporated Engineer status - this course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

for the number of undergraduates studying Civil engineering (HESA 2023/24).

Our course exposes you to the exciting and rapidly expanding world of construction, preparing you to take on the challenges of developing and maintaining sustainable infrastructure that underpins society. The course develops together the theory and practice of civil engineering, with an emphasis on the practical nature of civil engineering, sustainability themes, and the application and management of current technologies.

The final year of the course builds upon the engineering knowledge and practice developed in Years One and Two and broadens the curriculum, addressing issues such as people management, finance, professional ethics, and transportation issues.

Course accreditations

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 Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). It is also accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

See jbm.org.uk for further information

Module information

A standard full-time BSc (Hons) course is made up of 120 credits studied each year. Some courses may vary, however, and you can find information on the total number of credits achieved per module below.

Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be studying throughout the

Year OneYear TwoOptional placement yearYear Four

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Civil Engineering Design Projects

This module will form an introduction to the construction industry, and the key roles played by civil engineering professionals.

You'll look at areas such health and safety, environmental and sustainability considerations, legislation, and the role of construction in the UK economy.

The module will also focus on building your professional communication skills through presentations, an introduction to computer-aided design, and career planning.

40 credits

Sustainable Engineering Materials

This module is designed to introduce you to the materials encountered in civil engineering and general construction.

You'll look at areas such as geology, soil mechanics, steel, concrete, bricks and ceramics, and organic materials developing an understanding of the materials' properties and applications.

20 credits

Engineering Surveying

This module will introduce and develop your understanding of the principles and procedures of engineering surveying within the context of the construction industry.

The module will provide you with experience and develop your skills in the use of standard surveying instrumentation together with associated field and office procedures for the preparation of site plans, setting out and control of construction works.

Introduction to Structural Engineering

This module aims to provide you with knowledge of relevant statics, and a quantitative and qualitative appreciation of structural elements, loadings, and the behaviour and design of beams and triangulated frameworks.

The module will also develop your knowledge of statistical analysis.

Mathematics

This module will act as a thorough introduction to mathematics and statistics, improving your ability to apply numeracy to typical civil engineering tasks.

Civil Engineering Construction

In this module, you'll explore a range of techniques, materials, equipment and process that are used in the design and construction of civil engineering projects.

Site and project constraints will initially be considered on a project, before evaluating possible solutions in terms of efficiency, cost, practicality, aesthetics, risk, time, quality, safety, the environment, and sustainability.

Construction Practice and the Environment

The aim of this module is to improve your knowledge of practice within the construction industry, introducing you to the roles and responsibilities that you may undertake during placement, after graduation, and as you progress in your career.

You'll look at key areas such as project organisation, procurement, planning, programming, management, contract and commercial documentation and administration, and health and safety.

Engineering Skills

This module will develop your communication, information technology and practical skills relevant to the field of civil engineering.

You will be introduced to new and emerging technologies as used in the construction industry.

Using simulated work situations, you'll allow for the development of wider skills that will be of value in the world of work.

Further Engineering Mathematics

Building on the skills you developed in Year One, this module will further develop your mathematical and statistical abilities, appropriate for civil engineering at IEng level.

Ground Engineering

This module will develop your appreciation of fundamental soil and geological properties.

You'll measure and test different geological and geotechnical materials, allowing you to recognise and investigate ground-related problems and hazards.

Structural Engineering

This module aims to provide you with an introduction to the structural behaviour of elements in reinforced concrete and steelwork and timber.

The design procedures introduced will use standard codes of practice (Eurocodes).

This module will require you to create a structural scheme design for a multi-storey building.

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Sandwich placement year

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. This year in industry will offer you hands-on experience, adding invaluable knowledge and skills to your CV. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.

Recent placement destinations include Jackson Civil Engineering, Smithers Purslow, Curtins Consulting, J Reddington and AECOM. Our civil engineering placement roles have historically all come with a salary, with some students earning over 20,000 for their year.

Successful completion of the placement year leads to an extra qualification the Diploma in Professional Practice.

0 credits

Study abroad

If you're studying on our sandwich route you can also opt to study abroad for a full academic year, or for a semester, during Year Three. This is an optional and additional period of study that complements your degree at NTU as an alternative to taking a work placement.

This is an exciting opportunity to experience a different national culture, teaching and learning styles and subjects in an international environment. The destination university must be a year abroad / exchange partner of NTU or member of a formally recognised scheme such as the International Student Exchange Programme (ISEP).

Our NTU Global and student mobility team will support you in finding the right opportunity from one of the many international partners available around the world.

Successful completion of a period of international study will earn you a standalone award an International Study Certificate (minimum six weeks) or the International Study Diploma (minimum 36 weeks).

Dissertation and Work Like Project

The majority of this module will be formed by a self-led research project or dissertation; a significant body of work allowing you to research in depth an agreed topic relating to the construction industry.

You'll also work on a group project over the course of the year, relating to a real-world engineering scheme. You'll work in a team environment, producing and presenting a design scheme.

Management and Transportation Studies

This module focuses on two main themes: management theory and practice within the construction industry, and transport policy. The aim of the module is to broaden your experience within the civil engineering discipline, providing useful context and skills for graduate roles.

You'll look at areas such as marketing, pitching or tendering for business, business audits, and scenario planning.

You'll also look at transport policy formulation and implementation from local to international levels, with module content ranging from the development of sustainable mobility to techniques for managing and controlling traffic.

Further Structural Engineering

The module will broaden your knowledge of the conceptual design of structural elements to the recommendations of published guidance.

You will also have an introduction into the factors that affect the stability of framed building structures acting as three dimensional entities. It will also introduce common methods of ensuring the stability and robustness of these types of structures.

You will also have an introduction into the use of the Eurocodes for the design of structural elements in reinforced concrete, timber and structural steelwork.

Ground Engineering, Water Resources and the Environment

Within the context of sustainable development, this module will introduce you to the engineering implications of ground-based structures and water resources, examining the environmental and legislative context surrounding this type of project.

You will learn to analyse some typical engineering problems involved in the management of foundations, geotechnical structures, water supplies, and associated fluid principles.

Professional Responsibilities and Development in Civil Engineering

This module is based around four themes: health, safety and welfare; the profession and wider society; clients, stakeholders, communities and government; and sustainability.

Its aim is to fully prepare you for graduate roles, with the knowledge, skills, awareness and professionalism expected by graduate employers.

We regularly review our course content based on student and employer feedback to ensure they remain current and relevant. This may result in changes to module content or availability in future years. Optional modules will only run where there is sufficient demand. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis to protect the academic and student experience.

Student experience

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“NTU should definitely be a first choice when applying for University. The range of activities and opportunities available to you are vast. You’ll grow as a person and become a better student at NTU.”

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How you're taught

You’ll learn through a mix of:

lectures - covering the key theories

scale-up and collaborative sessions

seminars - smaller-group sessions perfect for learning key skills and collaborative working

practical exercises - including IT sessions and computer-aided design (CAD), concrete testing and fieldwork

project work - self-directed study with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

Beyond scheduled sessions, independent study is crucial. This involves preparing for lectures, research, coursework, portfolio development, and directed reading to broaden your knowledge.

A placement year may be taken between year 2 and year 3 of study.

100% of BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering sandwich students find their course intellectually stimulating (NSS, 2024).

Study trips

Field trips and study visits are an important part of your learning. Trips may include site visits to live projects and residential study trips. Where a trip is mandatory it will be aligned to your modules and inform project work, and substantive costs – including travel and accommodation – will be paid for by the school.

Please note that field trip locations may vary and are subject to availability and change.

Our links with industry

Our industry-connected course guarantees relevant content through live projects set by companies, guest lectures, site visits, awards, and placements.

For example, recent final year students took part in a project to design part of a new super cycleway between Toton and Nottingham city centre.

Transferring to BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

As a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering student you have the opportunity to transfer onto the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course after Year One. You'll need to achieve an average of 2.1 or above in Year One, including a grade of mid-2.1 or higher in the Mathematics module and with no failed modules.

If you meet these requirements and want to transfer, you’ll be required to complete some further study over the summer to demonstrate competency in Year One BEng learning outcomes, primarily in mechanics and structures.

How you're assessed

People excel in different ways, and we want everybody to have the best possible chance of success. You will be assessed through:

coursework, this will make up the majority of your assessments and will consist of group and individual projects, formal reports, presentations, and essays.

practical exercises, such as individual and group presentations, and laboratory assessments

exams, including formal exams and written tests.

Contact hours

For each 20-credit module, you’ll spend about 200 hours learning overall. Around 40 of those hours will be taught in lectures, seminars, workshops or laboratory and practical sessions. The rest of the time is for independent study, reading, research, or working on assignments.

Who will teach you?

Hynda Klalib-Aoun

Senior Lecturer

Dr Klalib-Aoun is a qualified Engineer with a long career in Academia. She teaches Structural Engineering and Construction Materials.

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Syed Mohyuddin

Head of Department

Syed Mohyuddin is the Head of the Civil Engineering Department of the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. Within this role he is responsible for the management and coordination of the delivery and development of the civil engineering course provision at NTU.

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Bahareh Kaveh (Dr)

Principal Lecturer

Dr Kaveh is a Civil Engineer with a PhD in numerical modelling. She is teaching Advanced Structural Design to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Civil Engineering students at NTU.

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David Russhard

David Russhard is a lecturer / senior lecturer in civil engineering in the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.

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Zakwan Arab

Zakwan Arab is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader in Civil Engineering within the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment at Nottingham Trent University (NTU).

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Anton Ianakiev

Learn about Dr Anton Ianakiev who serves as Professor Emeritus in Sustainable Energy Systems for the School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment.

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Yasameen Al-Ameen

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Agnes Boscoe-Wallace

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Entry requirements

UK students

Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

Contextual offer: 104 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent).

To find out what qualifications have tariff points, please use our tariff calculator.

Additional requirements

Additional requirements for UK students

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Contextual offers

We consider every application in the context of your individual circumstances and educational background. This may include information about where you live, the school or college you attended, or experiences that may have shaped your educational journey. This is known as a contextual offer, and we use information provided through UCAS to help inform our decisions. By considering achievement in context, we can better recognise academic potential and ensure applicants are assessed as fairly and fully as possible.

Meeting our entry requirements

Hundreds of qualifications in the UK have UCAS Tariff points attached to specific grades, including A-levels, BTECs, T Levels and many more. You can use your grades and points from up to four different qualifications to meet our criteria. Enter your predicted or achieved grades into our Tariff calculator to find out how many points your qualifications are worth.

Other qualifications and experience

NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds, either for year one entry or for advanced standing beyond the start of a course into year 2 or beyond.

We consider study and/or credit achieved from a similar course at another institution (otherwise known as credit transfer), vocational and professional qualifications, and broader work or life experience.

Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route. If you wish to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact the central Admissions and Enquiries Team who will be able to support you through the process.

Getting in touch

If you need more help or information, get in touch through our enquiry form.

International students

Academic entry requirements: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent. We accept equivalent qualifications from all over the world. Please check your international entry requirements by country.

English language requirements: See our English language requirements page for requirements for your subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English.

Additional international requirements

Additional requirements for international students

If you need help achieving the academic entry requirements, we offer a Foundation preparation course for this degree. The course is offered through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) based on our City campus.

English language requirements

View our English language requirements for all courses, including alternative English language tests and country qualifications accepted by the University.

If you need help achieving the language requirements, we offer a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course on our City campus which is an intensive preparation course for academic study at NTU.

If you have the right level of qualifications, you may be able to start your Bachelors degree at NTU in year 2 or year 3. This is called ‘advanced standing’ entry and is decided on a case-by case basis after our assessment of your qualifications and experience.

You can view our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy which outlines the process and options available, such as recognising experiential learning and credit transfer.

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Sign up to receive regular emails from the International Office. You'll hear about our news, scholarships and any upcoming events in your country with our expert regional teams.

If you need advice about studying at NTU as an international student or how to apply, our international webpages are a great place to start. If you have any questions about your study options, your international qualifications, experience, grades or other results, please get in touch through our enquiry form. Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world.

Policies

We strive to make our admissions procedures as fair and clear as possible. To find out more about how we make offers, visit our admissions policies page.

Fees and funding

UK students - see the fees for this course, as well as information about funding and support.

£10,050 per year

If you choose to do a placement year, you'll pay a reduced fee for that year. Please be aware that you will be charged the fee set for the year this takes place, rather than being fixed at the rate applicable when you start your course, and any increases are subject to Government approval. As a guide, the fee for the 2027/28 academic year is £2,010.

Find out about the extra support we may be able to provide to help pay for uni, including NTU bursaries and scholarships.

ICE Scholarship

The Institution of Civil Engineers have a yearly opportunity to apply for the ICE QUEST undergraduate scholarships. These scholarships currently provide:

£8,000 over the course of your study

paid work placements every summer

the potential of a full-time job with a leading civil engineering or construction company when you graduate

experience and knowledge that are good for your CV and your career – especially if you want to become an incorporated or chartered civil engineer

For more information, please visit the Institution of Civil Engineers website.

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees, including the placement year and study abroad options are subject to government policy and may change in future years of study.

Preparing for the financial side of student life is important, but we don’t want you to feel anxious or confused about it. Visit our fees and funding pages if you have any concerns.

International students - see the fees for this course, as well as payment advice and scholarships.

£18,400 per year

You will need to pay tuition fees for each year that you are at university. The tuition fees might increase from the second year of your undergraduate course, in line with inflation and as specified by the UK government.

Scholarships

We offer international scholarships of up to 50% of your tuition fee. You can apply for a scholarship when you have an offer to study at NTU.

Living costs

See our advice on managing your money and the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham.

Paying fees

As an international student, you'll need to make an advance payment as part of your offer conditions. You'll then need to pay your tuition fees in full, or have an agreement to pay in two further instalments, in order to enrol on the course.

Find out how and when to pay your fees, including information about your advance payment, instalment dates and how to make payments securely to the University.

Enquiries

If you have any queries relating to advance payments or arrangements to pay, please contact our friendly and experienced international enquiries team.

Additional costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses. There are just a few additional things you may need to budget for:

Textbooks and library books

Your modules will point you to key textbooks and recommended reading. Many are available online, and in our libraries, but some students choose to buy their own copies. You’ll receive resource lists showing where to access eBooks, digital resources and physical copies. Our friendly Library team is always on hand to help you find what you need.

Printing and photocopying costs

The University allocates an annual printing and copying allowance of £20 depending on the course you are studying. For more details about costs for additional print and copying required over and above the annual allowance please see the printing and photocopying information on the Library website.

Building Blocks financial package

As a student at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment, you’ll also benefit from our Building Blocks financial package, which aims to help minimise the additional costs of study, while you’re here at NTU.

What you’ll receive

All of the materials needed for induction workshops and activities, working within our workshops and laboratories.

Free personal protective equipment (PPE), which usually includes hard-wearing boots, goggles and high-vis vests, to keep you safe on site visits and while working in our workshops.

Access to the free professional body accreditation, as appropriate for your course.

Field trips

All essential field trip costs will be included in your course fees. There may be the opportunity to take part in optional field trips, which do incur additional costs.

Placements

If you're undertaking a placement year, you'll need to budget for accommodation and any travel costs you may incur whilst on placement. Many of our placement students do earn a salary whilst on placement which can help to cover these living costs.

Year abroad

If you choose to study abroad for a year, you may need to consider additional costs such as visas, vaccinations, accommodation and travel expenses.

Fees and funding advice

For more advice and guidance, phone the Student Money Team on +44 (0)115 848 2494.

Cost of living information and support

Managing your money can help you make the most of life at NTU. Here's how we can support you, and now you can make your funding go further.

Cost of living in Nottingham

Our student benefits and free services

Money advice for international students

Careers and employability

Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the construction industry. Through working on real projects from industry, fieldwork, and regularly updated course content, you'll be equipped with skills and experience to carry with you for the rest of your professional career.

Employability team

Our Employability team provides personalised support throughout your journey, available during and up to three years after your course. Explore civil engineering career options on the Institution of Civil Engineers website.

Excellent placement opportunities

BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering students have the opportunity to apply for a year-long work placement. This will give you real, hands-on experience within the industry, opening up exciting opportunities for future employment.

Where can I go on my placement?

Civil Engineering students often secure placements with top firms, spanning civil engineering contractors, design consultancies, surveying sub-contractors, utilities companies, and structural engineering organisations.

Recent destinations feature renowned names like Jackson Civil Engineering, VolkerFitzpatrick Ltd, Winvic Construction, Via East Midlands and Pick Everard. Graduates have assumed roles such as site engineer, junior site manager, assistant engineer, designer, and project manager.

Sponsorship

Many students are sponsored through their final year by their placement company, with a guaranteed job on graduation.

Employability Promise

Personalised support, one-on-one coaching and industry-specific advice – it’s all part of our Employability Promise. And it doesn’t end when you leave NTU – you’ll have access to all our careers services for three years after you graduate (conditions apply).

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have successful careers in organisations such as:

VolkerFitzpatrick

Amey plc

Jackson Civil Engineering

Milestone Infrastructure

Our graduates are…

Graduates from this course now work in a wide range of roles such as:

Graduate Engineer

Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Surveyor

Graduate Development Manager

Assessed work-like experience

We’ve embedded at least eight weeks of assessed work-like experience into all of our courses. This gives you the opportunity to apply your learning in real-world scenarios, build your confidence, and develop the experience employers are looking for.

NTU Enterprise

If you’re a budding entrepreneur, NTU Student Enterprise can help you to develop your ideas and innovations and turn them into a reality. We also offer training, mentoring, workshops, financial advice and more to develop your business skills.

Campus and facilities

Facilities for Civil Engineering students

Experience state-of-the-art learning environments at our school, equipped with industry-standard facilities tailored to elevate your skills. Unleash your potential in specialised labs for concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnics, and technology. Utilise cutting-edge surveying equipment and structural testing machinery to bring your projects to life.

IT resources

Our IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City Campus.

Books and library resources

In our modern Boots library, you'll have access to an extensive and diverse range of books and periodicals that focus on specialist areas within the Built Environment. The library's OneSearch system provides access to all our electronic resources, journals and books.

Within the library, there is a liaison librarian who has specialist Civil Engineering subject knowledge. They can offer detailed help in finding and using print and electronic resources and also support on things such as Harvard referencing and research skills.

Civil Engineering facility tour video

Explore the Concrete lab in 360°

Civil Engineering Facilities

For more information visit the Civil Engineering Facilities page.

Concrete Lab

For more information visit the Concrete Lab page.

Structural Testing Labs

For more information visit the Structural Testing Labs page.

Take a virtual tour

View Civil Engineering facility tour video transcript

Applying

Apply through UCAS.

Keeping up to date

After you've applied, we'll be sending you important emails throughout the application process – so check your emails regularly, including your junk mail folder.

You can get more information and advice about applying to NTU on our Your Application page.

Apply through UCAS

You can apply for this course through UCAS.

If you are not applying to any other UK universities, you can apply directly to us on our NTU Applicant Portal.

Please read our application guidance before you start your application.

We advise you to prepare and apply as early as you can as Student visa processing time can vary.

We'll send you important emails throughout the application process. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam mail folder.

Apply through NTU portal

Personal statement guidance

You’ll submit a personal statement with your UCAS application – here are our tips on what to include and how to structure your personal statement.

Application support

If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on 44 (0)115 848 4200.

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