Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year)

This practical degree will prepare you to shape the world's future by combining an excellent foundation in all aspects of Civil Engineering with the hands-on experience that employers are looking for.

You'll study key topics including structural engineering, design, construction, geotechnics, hydraulics, and building information modelling (BIM), with an emphasis on their real-world applications.

That means we treat you like a trainee engineer from day one, providing access to industry-standard technology on campus – including state-of-the-art labs for materials testing, fluid dynamics, 3D printing, robotics and more – plus the chance to forge industry connections with leading firms. Think the likes of Spencer Group, ABP, Siemens, Orsted and Smith & Nephew.

The Foundation Year is an extra year of study at the start of your degree. It’s designed to boost your academic skills and knowledge of your specialist area. When you successfully complete it, you can transfer seamlessly into the full degree programme.

Why study at Hull?

• Learn in the UK's Energy Estuary and stay connected to the latest trends through strong industry partnerships, placements and site visits

• Future-proof your career by gaining the skills needed to address the challenges of modern infrastructure with a focus on sustainability, resilience, and innovation

• Project-based learning is embedded into our degree so that you can plan, build, and test your own prototypes

Where could this take me?

Civil Engineering skills are increasingly sought after worldwide. By learning a curriculum that's been specifically designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce, you'll graduate with a range of options open to you including in the construction, energy, renewables and transport industries.

Hands-on experience is increasingly demanded by employers, which is why we embed these opportunities throughout our degree – so you can demonstrate both what you know and what you can do.

Core modules include

Foundation Year
Foundation Mathematics 1
Foundation Mathematics 2
Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
Introduction to Physics 1
Introduction to Physics 2
Group Challenge

First Year
Engineering Design Challenge
Programming and Control
Mathematics for Engineers
Fundamentals of Engineering
Practical Skills for Engineers
Engineering Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Second Year
Stress Analysis and FEA for Civil Engineers
Structural Design and Materials
Sustainable Engineering and Construction
Geotechnics
Business Management and Societal Engagement for Engineers
Mathematics and Fluid Mechanics for Engineers

Third Year
Materials Processing, Selection and the Environment
Advanced Design, Stress Analysis and FEA
Advanced Hydraulics and Wastewater Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Engineering Individual Project

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.

Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.

Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.

Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.