Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk
Phone:01772 892400
University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Course summary
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
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This course will equip you with the principles and concepts of engineering, underpinned by a sound knowledge and understanding of scientific principles.
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Work in the broad area of civil engineering or specialise either as a structural engineer, environmental engineer or geotechnical engineer.
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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
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Step out on regular field trips to see best practice projects and get hands-on experience of live projects.
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The Engineering Innovation Centre enables you to work on real-world projects with commercial partners in state-of-the-art facilities.
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Take the opportunity to become a research intern, working with the University’s research staff during your summer vacation.
Accreditations
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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.
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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
Successful graduates will be valued by society as the new digital pioneers of civil engineering, using modern methods of solving societal problems.
Modules
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Joint Board of Moderators
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Placement (optional) • 5 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C30
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- C30
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.
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.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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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
*plus inflation linked increases, in line with the government fee cap.
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