Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Exeter
Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Exeter
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Overall student satisfaction
72
/100
35 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Exeter
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 | £28000 | £31000 | £36500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26500 - £32000 | £26500 - £38000 | £30000 - £47500 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Exeter
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Exeter
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 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Civil Engineering courses in the UK
All Civil Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
- Gain technical expertise alongside team-working, management and entrepreneurial skills
- Focus on project-based learning: work on real-world projects with industry partners
- Site visits and field-work give you first-hand experience of industry and the civil engineer’s role within it
- A collaborative first year lets you explore other core engineering disciplines alongside Civil Engineering
- Undertake work experience as a summer placement or ‘Year in Industry’, or spend a semester studying abroad.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Exeter
| 85% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
**Please visit our course page for current assessment methods**
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support.
For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships please visit our course page.
We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance. For more information, please visit our course page.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Civil Engineering, MEng (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil Engineering MEng (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 | £29700 | year 1 |
| International | £29700 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024
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.
Source: Own research based on surveys and university data
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:
H202
University Rankings
#16
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 36 different rankings
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #16
- #21
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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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- #22
- #201
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #26
- #351
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
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- #21
- #361
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 36 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
List of 469 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Exeter - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 86% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £40940 | 200 | London |
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Civil Engineering and Architecture with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 174 | Southampton |
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Environmental and Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 161 | Belfast |
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Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £17150 | 117 | Nottingham |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 52% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 119 | Pontypridd |
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Engineering (Civil) MEng (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £30000 £31250 | - | Durham |
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Civil Engineering and Architecture with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23620 | 174 | Southampton |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Exeter | 72% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £29700 | 171 | Exeter |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 50% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29110 | 155 | Sheffield |
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FAQ about Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) University of Exeter
- 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 £28000 15 months after graduation, £31000 3 years after graduation and £36500 after graduation.
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (85%), Managers, directors and senior officials (10%), Finance Professionals (10%),
- 35 graduates rated the course 72. This means that 72% 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 Exeter achieved the highest ranking for Civil Engineering. It is ranked #21 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Civil Engineering). See all subject rankings for University of Exeter.
- Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 171 which makes it one of the 8.15% 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:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024