Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@ulster.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)28 9536 7890
Ulster University
Cromore Road
Coleraine
BT52 1SA
Course summary
Important notice – campus change
This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course.
The course in Civil Engineering is designed to allow graduates to work in both consultancy or contracting within industry. It incorporates elements of Structural design, Highway design and Water and Wastewater design.
You will be involved in all aspects of planning and design, construction and operation and maintenance of the various types of Civil Engineering projects such as reservoirs, pipelines, and water/wastewater treatment plants related to the water and wastewater element of the course; roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, ports and airports related to the highways elements of the course and large multi-storey structures, sports stadia, commercial and industrial buildings, power stations related to the structures elements of the course.
The University has one of the most advanced and best equipped highway laboratories in Ireland which is working with clients such as Red Bull Racing and the Highways Agency on Skid Resistance. You will be in this laboratory for testing during years 1 and 2 and will also be using it should you take a highways project in year 4.
On the Jordanstown campus the University has the second biggest fire lab in the UK and the biggest in a University setting. Research from this laboratory has formulated the Eurocodes for castellated beams. Lecturers from this laboratory take you for some of the structures elements of the course.
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- U20
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBB
To include Mathematics and one subject from Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Biology, Geography, Applied Science or DA Science, Life and Health Science (single or double award), Technology (including Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science and Digital Technology)
Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.
Scottish HigherBBBCC
To include Maths and one other subject at grade B from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Geography, Construction, Technology and Technical drawing/graphics.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access course in Engineering, Science or Technology subject with an overall mark of 65% to include 55% in Mathematics or Structures module for Year 1 entry. (120 Credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics Grade B, C* 5 (or equivalent)
NOTE: if A Level Physics is not being offered then Double Award Science at grades BB, CC, 55 or GCSE Further Maths, Physics or Chemistry grade B, C*, 5 is required.
GCSE English Language at Grade C, 4 (or equivalent).
Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths
Scottish Advanced HigherCCC
To include Maths and one other subject from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Geography, Construction, Technology and Technical drawing/graphics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
13 points at higher level to include minimum grade 5 in higher level Maths and one other higher level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language is also required in overall profile.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering or Engineering with DDM.
The following modules must be included at Distinction: Further Mathematics for Construction AND Principles and Applications of Structural Mechanics OR Public Health Engineering or Further Engineering Mathematics AND Static Mechanical Principles or Principles and Applications of Fluid Mechanics.
Pass overall BTEC QCF Extended Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction or Engineering with DDD. The following modules must be included at Distinction: Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment or Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment AND a Distinction in Structural Mechanics or Public Health Engineering, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians AND Mechanical Technology or Mechanical Principles.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include grade H3 Mathematics and one other grade 3 Higher Level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Technical Drawing/Graphics, Construction, Engineering or Geography. The overall profile must also include English at Grade H6 or above (HL) or Grade O4 or above (OL).
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
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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Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Channel Islands | £9790 | |
| Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland | £4985 | |
| EU & International | £18030 |
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
Please note that for NI, ROI and GB, these are the fees for 2026/27. Fees for higher education programmes in NI are set by the Department for the Economy and the 2027/28 fees will not be released until later in the year. It is expected that there will be an inflationary increase from the 2026/27 fee.
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