Civil Engineering BEng Honours
Newcastle University Undergraduate programs
Key Information
Campus location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 26,400 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* international students; GBP 9,250 - home students
Introduction
This professionally accredited, three-year degree will equip you with the broad-ranging engineering knowledge needed to design, create, and connect the world around us.
This design-intensive programme has a practical focus and, from day one, you'll have the opportunity to carry out hands-on work in our specialist facilities.
You'll gain real-world experience in designing innovative and sustainable solutions to help society address global challenges such as climate change, population growth and resource scarcity.
You'll emerge as a well-rounded engineer, with knowledge and skills across all five civil engineering disciplines – infrastructure, modelling and informatics, environmental systems, human and management systems, and surveying.
This degree allows you to explore several engineering disciplines in year one. This flexible route is taught across Civil, Electrical & Electronic and Mechanical Engineering.
You'll gain an understanding of engineering in a multidisciplinary context. You'll develop diverse skills relevant to the needs of the industry and today’s global challenges.
After successfully completing Stage 1, you'll have the option of transferring to one of the accredited Civil, Electrical & Electronic or Mechanical Engineering degrees. This is subject to the degree programme regulations and the capacity of the degree you are transferring to.
Professional accreditation and recognition
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
This degree is professionally accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), which is made up of the following four professional bodies:
- Institution of Civil Engineers
- Institution of Structural Engineers
- Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation
- Institute of Highway Engineers
The JBM works with universities to ensure their degree programmes develop professional engineers who will continue to provide a global contribution to sustainable, economic growth and ethical standards.
Work placement
This civil engineering degree is also available with a year's work placement, as a four-year programme.
You'll apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place in Stage 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
Placements are subject to availability.
Rankings
- 19th in the UK – The Guardian University Guide 2023 (Civil Engineering category)
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Top 100 for Engineering - Civil and Structural - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Top 130 for Engineering and Technology - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- Top 175 for Engineering – Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Curriculum
Stage 1
Stage 1 will provide a broad introduction to the principles of engineering. You'll get involved in practical work from day one, with a residential field trip to the Yorkshire Dales.
Compulsory Modules
- Engineering Mathematics I 20
- Sustainable Design, Creativity, and Professionalism 30
- Electrical and Magnetic Systems 15
- Electronics and Sensors 10
- Thermofluid Mechanics 15
- Properties & Behaviour of Engineering Materials 15
- Mechanics I 15
Stage 2
In Stage 2, you'll delve further into key topics, with modules such as the design of sustainable engineering systems, structural analysis, land traffic and highways, and hydraulics.
You'll also take part in a site visit to Edinburgh.
Compulsory Modules
- Statistics and Numerical Methods for Civil Engineers 10
- Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 2 20
- Treatment of Waste Water 10
- Environmental Systems and Quantification 10
- Land Traffic and Highways 10
- Mechanics II 20
- Geotechnics 10
- Hydraulics 10
- Design of Building Elements 10
- Engineering Surveying 10
Stage 3
Stage 3 will involve an in-depth project, allowing you to carry out a substantial, individual piece of work addressing current and future issues in civil engineering.
Alongside this project, you'll also complete modules covering areas such as construction management, engineering ethics and sustainability, geotechnical design, and design of transport infrastructure.
Compulsory Modules
- Design of Sustainable Engineering Systems 3 20
- Construction Management 10
- Engineering Ethics and Sustainability 10
- The Data-Centric Urban Environment 10
- Individual Project 20
- Foundation Design 10
- Design of Building Systems 10
- Design of Transport Infrastructure 10
- Hydrosystems Engineering 10
- Spatial Data Processing and BIM 10
Student Testimonials
Career Opportunities
When you graduate from this programme, you'll be highly employable with a diverse and transferable skill set, alongside the very specialist skills needed to succeed as a civil or structural engineer.
Our recent graduates have gone on to work in roles such as:
- graduate civil engineer
- graduate structural engineer
- consultant to architect
- design-build contractor
They've taken on these roles with companies such as:
- Atkins
- Arup
- eCOM
- EH2M Hill
- Transport for London
- Balfour Beatty
Graduates have taken on work in a range of industries, within the mining, nuclear, oil and gas, and renewable energy.
Admissions
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the University website for more information.
Program Outcome
When you graduate from this programme, you'll be highly employable with a diverse and transferable skill set, alongside the very specialist skills needed to succeed as a civil or structural engineer.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
You'll learn through:
- lectures
- practical work
- site visits
- individual study
- group work
- tutorials
- lab work