On this Civil Engineering degree, you’ll study fundamental engineering principles, underpinned by mathematics, health and safety, and sustainability. You’ll learn how to use industry-standard software for the design and construction of civil engineering projects. There are also opportunities for field trips and work placements.

## Designed For

Civil engineering is all about people. From supplying energy and clean water to our homes, to processing and recycling our waste, civil engineers work on developing services and facilities we use every day.

### Accredited by

Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising:

* Institution of Civil Engineers

* Institution of Structural Engineers

* Institute of Highway Engineers

* Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation

* Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council

### Career Paths

* Design Engineer

* Mechanical Engineer

* Project Management

* Research Engineer

### Skills taught

* Problem solving through analysis using scientific and engineering theory

* Developed knowledge of cutting-edge technology

* Teamworking, management and leadership.

* Communication skills

* Understanding professional responsibilities

We make a difference in practice, not just on paper. Our courses are designed by people who offer jobs - and taught by people who have real work experience.

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## Course Highlights

### Professionally recognised

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution.

### Industry focused

We have strong links with industry and place considerable emphasis on student projects and practical, problem-based learning.

### Work placement opportunities

This course is also available through Network75, a combined work and study route. There are also opportunities for field trips and work placements.

### Expert knowledge

Staff are experts in their fields, some through research activities and some through professional practice in industrial careers.

## Module Overview

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You'll study core topics such as mathematics, structures, materials, geotechnics, hydraulics and surveying. Threads of design, sustainability, health and safety, and professionalism are also embedded in the civil engineering course. Your dissertation enables you to tailor your qualification to the area of industry you want to work in.

In your first year, you will learn fundamental engineering principles. You will explore the relevance of mathematics in engineering and gain an appreciation of issues in construction management, materials and the environment.

* Mathematics for Engineers - 20 credits

* Engineering Mechanics 1 - 20 credits

* Thermo-Fluid Mechanics - 20 credits

* Civil Engineering materials - 20 credits

* Professional Engineering - 20 credits

* Engineering Communication - 20 credits

In year two, you’ll have an opportunity to apply the principles learned in year one through a series of modules covering materials and structures, hydraulics and surveying. In both your first and second years, you will attend practical field courses covering subject areas such as engineering, surveying and geology/geotechnics.

* Structural Mechanics and Design - 20 credits

* Geotechnics and Engineering Geology - 20 credits

* Analytical and Numerical Methods - 20 credits

* Hydraulics and Engineering Hydrology - 20 credits

* Practicing Civil Engineering - 20 credits

* Highways and Transportation - 20 credits

* Supervised Work Experience - 120 credits (Sandwich course only)

In year 3, you will focus on the analysis, design and implementation of engineering systems, and sustainability in civil engineering. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge of geotechnical concepts to practical design and construction problems. Finally, you will undertake an individual project which gives you the chance to apply your technical knowledge.

* Individual Project - 20 credits

* Integrated Project - 20 credits

* Structural Engineering - 20 credits

* Geotechnics – Analysis and Design - 20 credits

* Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering - 20 credits

* Managing Civil Engineering Projects - 20 credits

The BEng(Hons) course can provide the opportunity to progress to an MEng Civil Engineering course which combines the undergraduate degree (BEng) with a Masters-level qualification. For full-time students an additional year of study (year 4) will provide a higher technical knowledge base and builds on what has already been achieved during the BEng(Hons) qualification.

* Integrative Group Project - 40 credits

* Advanced Civil Engineering Materials - 20 credits

* Geo-environmental Engineering - 20 credits

* Advanced Structural Mechanics - 20 credits

* Advanced Structural Design - 20 credits

### How you’ll learn

You will learn through lectures, which are supported by tutorials, practical sessions and seminar groups. Wherever possible, your work will be based on live projects and case studies, with contributions from industry professionals.

The BEng(Hons)/ MEng Civil Engineering degree is assessed through assignments, coursework, ongoing class tests and exams. Presentations are included as elements of assessments in some modules, in order that key communication and presentation skills can be developed.<

### Teaching staff

Our Civil Engineering lecturers are experts in their subject areas, having worked in, or with, industry, conducting research, presenting at conferences, publishing their work, and informing your studies with the latest insights. Not only will you be taught by academics who are specialists in their fields, but you will also benefit from guest speakers from the engineering world.

### Placements

We know the value of placement and work experience and are passionate about seeing our students take up these opportunities. We work with several local and national companies in order to assist students to take up these opportunities.

### Facilities

Our civil engineering labs are equipped with the latest computer-aided and controlled machinery.

## Student Stories

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My career wouldn’t be possible without my Civil Engineering degree from USW

Bethan Jones

Civil Engineering graduate

Gaining practical experience through placement

Ngozi Blessing Orji-Chukwu

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Thanks to my placement at university, I secured a full-time job and started a postgraduate degree

Craig Fletcher

Civil Engineering student

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My journey from Village Shop to Engineering Success

Angharad Wrigley

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Choosing to study civil engineering has helped me become a first-class graduate

Josh Burkin

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## Careers and Employability

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### Graduate careers

We have designed our MEng course to put you firmly on the path to becoming a chartered civil engineer, but that doesn’t mean it’s where all our graduates end up. Your knowledge and skills can be applied across any number of engineering professions, including electrical and mechanical engineering. Our graduates also go on to roles as project managers, accountants and teachers.

A big growth area is environmental sustainability. Civil engineers hold the key to solving many of the challenges we will face, from water scarcity to renewable energy and flood management. Our MEng in Civil Engineering gives you the skills to tackle these challenges.

### Careers support

After your degree, you can progress to the MEng Civil Engineering course which combines the undergraduate degree (BEng) with a Masters-level qualification. The additional year gives you higher technical knowledge and allows you to apply what you’ve already learned to an individual project.

As a USW student, you will have access to advice from the Careers and Employability Service throughout your studies and after you graduate. This includes one-to-one appointments from faculty-based Career Advisers. Our employer database has over 2,000 registered employers targeting USW students, you can receive weekly email alerts for jobs.

### Industry Partners

We work as part of an industrial advisory board with industry and local authority partners. Graduates of our Civil Engineering degree secure work with consulting engineers, civil engineering contractors and local authorities, with a range of companies that include Arup, Capita Symonds, BAM Nuttall, Hyder Consulting, Alun Griffiths (Contractors) Ltd, Morgan Est, Carillion, Mott MacDonald, Atkins, Network Rail, United Utilities, Tata and various international companies.

### Build your own career

Your career doesn’t have to mean working for someone else. If you want to freelance, start a business or develop an idea, USW Enterprise can help with one-to-one mentoring, practical workshops and funding opportunities through the USW Enterprise Startup Fund.

You’ll also have access to Startup Stiwdio spaces in our Cardiff, Newport and Treforest campuses. After graduating, you can get free membership for up to three years, giving you workspace and a network of other founders.

Whether you choose employment, freelancing or starting a business, we’ll help you build the skills, confidence and connections to move forward.

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## ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

### Typical qualification requirements:

* A Level: BBB to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography

* Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade B and BB at A Level to include Mathematics and at least one other numerate Science such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Geography

* BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Distinction Merit in a relevant Maths, Science or Engineering subject

* Access to HE: Maths, Science or Engineering Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes

### Additional requirements include:

The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

### International applications welcomed:

We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence, please view our dedicated country pages .

### English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 4 overall and a minimum of 4 in each component or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages .

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages .

### Contextual offers

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended, for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer, and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.

USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.

### We're here to help

Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch, and we'd love to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.

## Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Fee

per year*

International Full-time Fee

UK Part-time Fee

per 20 credits*

### Further Information

Studying at university is one of the most significant investments you'll ever make. Whilst you’re studying, you’ll have two main financial obligations – tuition fees and living costs. There’s lots of financial help available from the University of South Wales and external funding sources, that may provide loans (which have to be paid back) and grants, scholarships and bursaries (that don't).

*Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits. Once enrolled, the fee is anticipated to remain at the same rate throughout the duration of your study on this course except as described below.

Please be aware that we may increase the maximum fee for home students on full-time undergraduate courses only where the Welsh Government increases the permitted level of inflation of fees. Fees for all students (including part-time, postgraduate and international students) may be amended in accordance with our applicable Fees and Debt Management Policy.

We will ensure that students are given clear, intelligible, unambiguous and timely information about our courses and costs in good time, ahead of the next academic year.

Fees and Funding Scholarships and Bursaries Cost of Living Support

### Additional Costs

As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.

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## University Quality Assurance

At USW, we regularly review our courses in response to changing patterns of employment and skills demand to ensure we offer learning designed to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.

If during a review process course content is significantly changed, we’ll write to inform you and talk you through the changes for the coming year. But whatever the outcome, we aim to equip our students with the skillset and the mindset to succeed whatever tomorrow may bring. Your future, future-proofed.

### How to apply

There are still places available for September 2026. Apply through Clearing and get support and benefits worth up to £3k. Call our admissions team to secure your place: 03455 76 06 06 or apply online now.

You can apply to us directly for all part-time undergraduate courses, if you’re seeking advanced entry or you’re an international student. To apply directly, please choose the application form below for your preferred start date and mode of study (full-time or part-time).

* September 2026 Part-time

* September 2026 Full-time

* September 2027 Full-time

* September 2027 Part-time

### Advanced entry

If you already have a relevant qualification or experience related to the course you're applying for, you may be eligible to start at a later stage of the course. For example, students from partner colleges can ‘top up’ their qualifications to a degree by joining us in Year Two or Year Three of a course. This process is known as ‘advanced entry’, you can apply directly to the University for 'advanced entry' using the application forms provided above.

Applicants accepted through advanced entry may study a different combination of modules to those advertised, as they will be joining a course already in progress. You will be contacted and advised about these modules once your application has been processed and an offer made.

### International admissions

International applicants can apply to us directly. If the University has an in-country team in your region, your application will be assigned to them for assistance.

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