23Nov
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Civil engineers design, build and maintain the essential infrastructure that surrounds us, from bridges and roads to water supply systems, helping communities to function smoothly and sustainably. Our Civil Engineering MEng with integrated foundation year course will build your confidence and develop the skills and knowledge you need, including proficiency in maths, so you are fully ready to begin your degree. After successfully completing the foundation year you can progress straight to the Civil Engineering MEng course, which will prepare you to start your career as a highly skilled professional with strong leadership skills and detailed scientific knowledge. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Foundation year that opens up opportunities in civil engineering if you don’t have the required qualifications, are changing career or returning to study.
- We are 12th in the UK for civil engineering courses — Guardian University League 2024.
- Progress to a degree accredited by Joint Board of Moderators.
- Our Industrial Advisory Board offer invaluable advice and networking opportunities.
- Exciting project work and opportunities to get involved in research.
- Fieldwork, site visits and guest lectures from professionals bring learning to life.
- 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
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 - 80 points
A level - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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
Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT