Course summary
Civil engineers are involved in the essential infrastructure that surrounds us, from designing roads to keep us moving safely and efficiently to safeguarding public health by developing systems to treat and manage waste water. Our Civil Engineering MEng degree will help you develop strong leadership skills and detailed scientific knowledge to prepare you for a career as a highly skilled civil engineer. You will learn with staff active in industry, consultancy and research, with opportunities to get involved in lecturer’s research as part of your studies. Our research expertise includes earthquake engineering, dynamics and design, advanced geotechnics and rock mechanics, bridge engineering and advanced hydraulics.
- TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE*
- Fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
- We are 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses — Guardian University Guide 2024.
- Fieldwork, site visits and guest lectures from professionals bring learning to life.
- Exciting project work, including the Engineering for People Design Challenge, working to find solutions for challenges faced by developing countries.
- Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators.
- Our Industrial Advisory Board offer invaluable advice and networking opportunities.
- Specialist facilities including concrete lab, dynamics lab, hydraulics lab, soils lab, and wave tank room.
- Option of a salaried placement year to build your experience and confidence.
- Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) and gain a professional advantage.
- Shared first year with the option to transfer and specialise in Civil with Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering with Construction Management.
How to apply
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Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 136 points
A level - BBB - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £13842* | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £13842* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT