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Civil Engineering (top up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information Course summary

  • Convert your existing qualifications into a civil engineering honours degree.
  • Learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) on structures and transportation.
  • Apply holistic design to industry projects, solving complex engineering challenges.
  • Explore civil engineering’s impact on our economy, society and surroundings.
  • Understand the techniques to design, construct and maintain our built environment.
This course prepares you for a dynamic career in the civil engineering sector. You’ll explore the planning and design of construction and transportation systems – from roads and highways to railways and broader infrastructure projects. You’ll consider sustainability and environmental factors, emerging as a highly skilled civil engineer ready to navigate the future challenges of the industry. This top-up award is suitable for students who have a Level 5 degree (Fd, HND, DipHE) and would like to gain a recognised BEng degree to enhance their career prospects. How you learn All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. On this course you’ll benefit from the latest academic research and industrial practice – your course material is regularly updated to the latest standards and needs of the industry. You’ll learn from industry experts with research experience in their relevant fields. You learn through:
  • Diverse lectures emphasising peer collaboration
  • Tutorials to practise and apply your knowledge ahead of assessments
  • Hands-on lab experience in computational modelling and simulation
  • Q&A and discussions for self-assessment and understanding
  • Support sessions for receiving feedback and preparing for assessments
  • Teamwork activities for collaboration in an innovative environment
  • Project-based learning to apply knowledge, creativity, design, critical analysis and professional skills to real-world projects.
Course topics The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on experience. Core modules cover the main areas of specialisation for civil engineers – including structures, geotechnics, hydraulics, transportation and project management. The project module will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your learning as an independent learner. You’ll be able to focus on a topic that helps you establish the foundation of your future career. You’ll receive feedback in a variety of ways throughout the course – from written comments on a piece of work, to informal face-to-face feedback from lecturers and peers. Applied learning Live projects The course enables you to apply your learning to real-world examples. You’ll undertake an applied project to show your civil engineering knowledge and project management skills. There’s also an emphasis on group work and problem-based learning. Networking opportunities Guest lecturers from the industry and academia will be invited to provide a talk on their field of expertise, allowing you to become familiar with a wide range of industry contexts. You’ll be able to explore the industry through site visits, guest lectures, project work, potential placements, and visits by professional bodies such as Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Competitions We support and encourage you to enter national and international competitions such as the young structural engineering international design competition, the ICE civil engineer of the year award and the British construction industry awards.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Year 1 Compulsory modules Project: Implementation Project: Management And Scoping Structural Engineering And Foundation Design Water And Transportation Engineering

Assessment method

Coursework, exams.

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
BB05
Institution code:
S21
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Foundation degree or HND in a relevant discipline and aiming to develop your qualification to degree level.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Civil-Engineering-1-year-topup/Full-time

Additional entry requirements

Other

Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.

English language requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Engineering/BEng-Honours-Civil-Engineering-1-year-topup/Full-time

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Civil Engineering (top up) at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS