Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Bristol
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Civil 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 | £29000 | £32000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £31000 | £29500 - £36500 | £33000 - £49000 |
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28663 | £31250 | £35302 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £26397 - £36777 | £29125 - £43439 |
All Civil Engineering Courses in the UK
Course Description
If you are creative, enjoy design and aspire to improve the built environment we live in then civil engineering is for you. This degree will equip you to find solutions to global environmental problems and to design large and unique structures, such as buildings, bridges and other critical infrastructure assets that shape society (for example: water supply and treatment systems, transport networks and renewable electricity generation).
At Bristol you will have access to our world-class laboratory facilities, including the most advanced earthquake shaking table in Europe.
The first two years provide a strong foundation in engineering, including mathematics, structures, soil and fluid mechanics, computing and surveying, as well as optional units. In your third year you will undertake a major research project and continue to develop key professional skills such as project management, entrepreneurship, economics and risk analysis.
Design is central to the course and this is reflected in the projects and real-world challenges you will face. In the first year you will develop a sustainable solution to an open-ended problem, such as designing and making a model bridge. The second year includes steel work, reinforced concrete, geotechnical design and water engineering.
We equip you with the skills needed to become a future leader in civil engineering. Our graduates are highly sought after by top employers, including civil engineering consultancies and construction companies, utility companies, the army, public transport, power generation, supply companies and environmental management.
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of University of Bristol
Required skill level of job after 15 months
This particular course
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Bristol
| 30% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
European Baccalaureate: 88% overall, with 9.0, 8.5 in Mathematics and a science-related subject (in any order).
Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; and Physics.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £29300 | year 1 |
| International | £29300 | 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:
August 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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
H205
University Rankings
of University of Bristol
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 39 different rankings
Positions of University of Bristol in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bristol in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #4
- #4
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #20
- #201
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 11 November, 2024]
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- #14
- #252
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
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- #18
- #301
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 39 university rankings of University of Bristol
About University of Bristol
List of 408 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Bristol - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
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Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | - | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 125 | Derby |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 72% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £17150 | 127 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
Sandwich
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | 5% | 11% | £9250 | £16085 | 113 | Birmingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University | 91% | 5% | 2% | £9250 | £17580 £19340 | 148 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of East London | 100% | 15% | 10% | £9250 | £13920 £14580 | 119 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £28600 | 151 | Nottingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bolton | - | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £40650 | 94 | Bolton |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | 100% | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 150 | Cardiff |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 196 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Bristol | 85% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29300 | 192 | Bristol |
On campus
Full-time
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FAQ about Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Bristol
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £29000 15 months after graduation, £32000 3 years after graduation and £39500 after graduation.
- Process, plant and machine operatives (30%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Customer service occupations (10%), Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (10%)
- 50 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Bristol achieved the highest ranking for Civil Engineering. It is ranked #4 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Civil Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Bristol.
- Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 192 which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Civil Engineering students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 11 November, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024