Civil Engineering

Study our accredited three-year civil engineering degree for careers in a rewarding profession that helps to shape our society and surrounding environments.

Civil engineers provide habitation, transportation, a clean environment and protection against natural risks. On this civil engineering course, you will study a range of modules in areas such as construction management and technology, engineering geology, hydraulics and soil mechanics. You also have the chance to study water engineering, bridge design and the design of concrete structures.

Career options for civil engineering graduates include roles with consulting engineering companies, contracting organisations, and national and local government. The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the partial academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration.

See JBM's website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.

We welcome applications from disabled students and those with long-term health conditions. We encourage you to contact our Student Wellbeing team as early as possible so we can discuss your individual needs and explore reasonable adjustments. Please also visit our webpage to find out more about support available at the University.

What you should know about this course

• Ranked a top 10 UK university for satisfaction with teaching, Guardian League Table 2026

• Access to industry‑standard labs with Siemens PLC systems, specialist tools and fully equipped project spaces, giving you hands‑on experience in real‑world engineering

• Field trips offering a real-world engineering experience

• We are a diverse and inclusive community of students, researchers and academics and we welcome a wide range of students from many different backgrounds

• You'll study in Medway in Kent, a great location with fantastic transport links. It's easy to get to central London, as well as the beautiful Kent coast and countryside.

Course Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website can be found at the bottom of this page.

https://www.gre.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/engsci/civil-engineering-beng-hons/2027#prog-study

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Civil Engineers, Institution of
• Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
• The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
• Structural Engineers, Institution of
• Permanent Way Institution