Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)

In pursuit of your civil engineering degree, our teaching approach focuses on Learning by Doing. You will learn how to design, construct, and manage civil engineering works. We will guide you to use observational, prototyping, and physical simulation methods in design. We will also teach you the theories, civil engineering principles, and standards.

You will learn to be creative. You will use advanced digital tools to shape your imagination. You will also use these tools to translate your ideas into structures and systems that you design. As well as completing numerous practical projects, you'll benefit from visits by top professionals who'll offer you advice - and, often, work opportunities in the field of civil engineering.
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. See the JBM website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.

A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.

Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness (Core Modules): Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills (Core Modules): Maths for Engineering and Science (Core Modules): Media and Communication Skills (Core Modules): Engineering and Construction in Practice (Core Modules).

Year 1: Mental Wealth: Professional Life (Core Modules): Engineering Materials (Core Modules): Applied Mathematics & Computing (Core Modules): Thermofluids (Core Modules): Engineering Mechanics (Core Modules): Land and Construction Surveying (Core Modules).

Year 2: Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2 (Core Modules): Advanced Mathematics and Modelling (Core Modules): Structural Analysis and Element Design (Core Modules): Ground Engineering (Core Modules): Engineering Surveying (Core Modules): Water Engineering (Core Modules): Industrial Sandwich Placement (Optional Modules).

Year 3:
Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3 (Core Modules): Capstone Project (Core Modules): Structural Engineering (Core Modules): Geotechnical Engineering (Core Modules): Transport Infrastructure Engineering (Core Modules).

For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.

We'll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes individual laboratory and research reports, practical, design and project work, as well as group and tutorial presentations and a final-year project.

Fifty per cent of the assessment in your first and second year is by coursework and we'll give you as much feedback as possible so that you can develop and improve your written assessment submissions.

In your final year, over half of your assessment will be based on design and research projects.

Feedback is provided within 15 working days in line with UEL's assessment and feedback policy.