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Civil Engineering

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Course location
LSBU Main Site - Southwark Campus

Course summary

Design, build and maintain things that can and do change the world as a civil engineer. Roads, bridges, canals, dams and buildings have all played an integral role in how the human race has developed. Civil Engineering is a broad area with a number of exciting different specialisms, and you can prepare for any of them with our programme. Accredited by the Engineering Council, this course is the first step to becoming a qualified Chartered Civil Engineer. It’s offered on a full-time, sandwich, and part-time basis. Are you looking to study BEng Civil Engineering, but don’t have the traditional requirements? Our HNC Civil Engineering provides an excellent first step for those with a National Certificate or Level 3 in related topics. Passing this helps you progress onto BEng Civil Engineering.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1

Computational simulations

Design and practice

Engineering mathematics

Engineering science

Materials engineering

Principles of instrumentation and measurement

Year 2
BIM and Design

Design of Elements A

Advanced Mathematics

Hydraulics

Structures and Construction Management A

Soil mechanics

Year 3

Optional Placement Year

Year 4
Individual research project A

Structures and design A

Highways engineering A

Geotechnical engineering

Environmental engineering and professional development

Group design project A

https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/course-finder/beng-hons-civil-engineering#course-content

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
L75

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

Must include Maths and Physical Science

UCAS Tariff
112-128

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

Must include Maths and Physical Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM

Must include Maths and Physical Science

Applicants must hold GCSE Maths grade C or above (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

English language requirements

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants: IELTS 6.0 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 5.5) or TOEFL IBT Overall 80 or 4 in new scoring from 2025 with a minimum of 17 in Listening, and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking or 4.0 in the new scoring system or Pearson Test of English Academic 52 (the minimum score required in each skill area is 51)

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Read fees and funding information at https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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