Civil with Environmental Engineering

A Brighton Civil with Environmental Engineering degree prepares you to design, plan and build infrastructure that supports communities while protecting the environment – from flood defences and water treatment systems to sustainable transport and renewable energy projects.

At Brighton you’ll become part of a welcoming, supportive community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course combines core civil engineering principles with environmental engineering expertise, giving you the confidence, knowledge and tools to deliver sustainable solutions for the built and natural environment.

Brighton graduates go on to work in civil and environmental engineering consultancies, construction firms, water companies and local or national government or progress to postgraduate study and chartered engineering pathways.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) – professional recognition for your degree.

• Fully meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

• Specialist environmental focus – learn to design sustainable infrastructure and manage environmental impacts.

• Industrial Advisory Board support – benefit from expert advice, networking opportunities and one-to-one meetings with professionals to help you plan your career and secure placements.

• Excellent career prospects – Brighton’s civil engineering courses are rank 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction and 12th for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2026).

• Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) – gain a professional advantage with digital design skills.

• Industry-focused learning – interdisciplinary projects, site visits and guest lectures from professionals.

• Hands-on learning from the start – work on real-world engineering problems and develop practical skills in specialist labs including concrete, hydraulics and soils.

• Industry-focused projects – take part in initiatives like the Engineering for People Design Challenge and industry-led modules delivered by partners such as Mott MacDonald.

• Expert teaching and industry links – learn from academics with consultancy experience and benefit from advice and networking through our Industrial Advisory Board.

• Placement opportunities – choose an optional paid placement year to gain valuable experience with leading employers such as Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and South East Water.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Civil with Environmental Engineering
Less than an hour from central London, our Moulsecoomb campus puts you at the heart of a city powered by engineering, construction and infrastructure innovation. Brighton is home to thriving local industries, major civil engineering consultancies and active regional projects, all within easy reach of your lectures and labs.

You’ll study in a community that’s diverse, welcoming and well connected, with transport links that make site visits, employer events and placement opportunities part of everyday learning.