Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27500 | £23000 | £28000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £17500 - £29000 | £21000 - £36500 |
All Engineering courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28663 | £30583 | £35060 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £25509 - £35943 | £28785 - £43518 |
All Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Want to become a Civil Engineer? Study our Civil Engineering degree course with a foundation year. This course, designed to meet the requirements of relevant professional bodies, will give you the best start to your career in civil engineering.
Much of your learning activity will be hands-on, with access to our strong industry links. You’ll also be provided with the latest CAD software, meaning you’ll be well equipped to make an impact in an important industry.
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BEng (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four) in your studies. The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of the degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all modules of the Foundation Certificate.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 60% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Legal professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #43
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 17 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
Founded in 1853, Birmingham City University (BCU) is located in the city of Birmingham, England. The student population of this institution is made up of students from over 80 nationalities, which allows newly arrived foreign students to quickly feel welcome and at home. State-of-the-art facilities and resources await students on all courses, including the latest Engineering technology, 3D Printing studios, and Horology Workshops, just to name a few. BCU maintains a reputation for having a selective admissions process, so all applicants are recommended to prepare for their interview thoroughly.
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Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 150 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 57% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 196 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29300 | 192 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 82% | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £16085 | 113 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 100% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 125 | Derby | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 71% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £13920 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Civil and Structural Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year and Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year and Optional Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Teesside University | 67% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 117 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 89% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £27250 | 134 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time |
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Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 73% | 10% | 10% | £9000 | £12600 | 118 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
