BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering at Leeds Beckett University. You'll work with live projects that shape how cities function, combining core theory with hands-on application.
About this course
Design a sustainable future. Get hands-on with real civil engineering projects, tackle climate challenges, and help create safer, greener, resilient cities. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Leeds Beckett University, based in Leeds City Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Engineering graduates from this provider, 100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 100% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £45,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Engineering, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 100% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 100% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 8 modules
- Civil Engineering ManagementCore20 credits
Module details
Develop your knowledge of civil engineering procedures in the professional and legal working environment. This module will introduce the structure of and roles within the civil engineering profession. You'll identify those involved in civil engineering contracts and their roles and responsibilities both within contract and in UK Law. You'll be able to demonstrate awareness of health and safety requirements in the delivery of civil engineering projects and the professional responsibilities of the
- Civil Engineering MathematicsCore20 credits
Module details
Develop the mathematical understanding needed to explore technical civil engineering topics. You'll learn how to apply a range of mathematical techniques to solve technical civil engineering problems. On completion, you'll be able to manipulate and solve various types of linear and non-linear equations, understand and apply the principles of differential and integral calculus, and use data production and statistical methods to solve construction-related problems.
- Engineering MechanicsCore20 credits
Module details
This module will introduce you to the behaviour of structures. We'll discuss units, forces, moments, stresses, tension, compression, shear, bending and their application to the analysis of structures. In addition, we'll explore pin jointed frames analysis, determination of bending stresses from general bending equation and loading calculations. You'll learn using simple models to illustrate structural effects, discuss case studies, and examine real structures and analyse their structural behavio
- Engineering Materials ScienceCore20 credits
Module details
Enhance your understanding of the properties of materials in both the design and construction phases of any civil engineering project. You'll study the properties of a range of civil engineering materials including material properties, metals, cement, concrete, mortars, masonry, bricks, timber, inorganic glass, engineering soils – classification and properties, sealants & adhesives.
- Civil Engineering ProjectCore20 credits
Module details
Start to plan for your professional development and lifelong learning. This practical module will enable you to put theory into practice and develop skills in the evaluation and resolution of realistic practical problems. You'll practise working as part of a team as you apply the knowledge, understanding and skills you gained in other modules, and where possible experiences from work, to a major piece of work. You'll work as part of a small group to practise co-ordinating your team's individual
- Surveying A & Computer Aided DesignCore20 credits
Module details
Study the industry techniques used to collect, manipulate and display geospatial digital data. This module will introduce and explain the methods used to convert graphical and coordinate data into the linear and circular measure required for setting out on site. You'll also develop skills in the production of plans and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
- Civil Engineering Technology ProjectCore20 credits
Module details
Develop the mathematical understanding needed to explore technical civil engineering topics. You'll learn how to apply a range of mathematical techniques to solve technical civil engineering problems. On completion, you'll be able to manipulate and solve various types of linear and non-linear equations, understand and apply the principles of differential and integral calculus, and use data production and statistical methods to solve construction-related problems.
- Site Surveying & Computer Aided DesignCore20 credits
Module details
Build the digital skills that turn spatial data into practical site solutions. In this module, you'll explore how geospatial data is collected, interpreted and visualised using industry-relevant tools and techniques. You'll learn how graphical and coordinate information is converted into the linear and circular measurements required for setting out. You'll also gain hands-on experience creating accurate, professional plans and drawings using Computer Aided Design (CAD) packages.
Year 2 4 modules
- Geotechnical EngineeringCore20 credits
Module details
Explore structural geology and the classification and identification of minerals and rocks for engineering purposes. This module will develop your understanding of soil mechanics principles for permeability and shear strength, and of shallow and pile foundation design and settlement calculations.
- Structural DesignCore20 credits
Module details
Build on the knowledge of forces, moments and stresses you developed in the Engineering Mechanics module, and your understanding of the properties of materials from the Materials Science module. You'll study the design of structural elements in reinforced concrete, masonry, timber and steel. We'll cover the factors which influence the suitability of materials within construction, and the interrelationship between design and construction. You'll understand different approaches to structural desig
- Engineering Materials TechnologyCore20 credits
Module details
This module will build the basic knowledge of construction materials you gained in the Engineering Materials Science module. We'll cover topics including properties of materials and their use and deterioration in service. This module will have a particular emphasis on concrete including its design, use onsite and the deterioration of reinforced concrete structures. We'll examine mechanisms of corrosion and prevention of corrosion and physical metallurgy and polymers and their application in civi
- Highway Engineering ACore20 credits
Module details
This module will provide a basic understanding of the wide range of factors affecting highway and traffic engineering and fundamental highway engineering. You'll understand highway scheme development and traffic-highway characteristics and relationships. You'll design horizontal and vertical alignments, junctions and highway infrastructure which comply with relevant design standards. This module will enable you to identify the factors which affect pavement thickness design, select appropriate ma
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course centres on designing sustainable infrastructure and tackling climate challenges through hands-on civil engineering projects. You'll usually start with engineering fundamentals, mathematics, mechanics and materials, and practical skills including CAD and workshop practice. Year 2 typically moves into the core discipline of civil and structural systems, alongside engineering analysis and computing; you'll work on a group design project evaluated to industry standards. In your final year, you'll choose specialisations such as civil and structural engineering, energy and sustainability, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway, whilst completing professional engineering practice and an individual project. Throughout, you'll develop the analytical and practical skills to help create safer, greener cities.
Who it's for
You're someone drawn to problem-solving at scale, fascinated by how cities work, how infrastructure responds to climate change, and how engineering improves safety and sustainability. You'll thrive if you're curious about both technical principles and their real-world impact, and you appreciate learning by doing. Most students on this course already hold a higher-education qualification, so you may be returning to study whilst building a career. You work well balancing academic rigour with practical responsibility.
Careers & job market
Across UK engineering degree courses, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing. Of those working, 80% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Starting salaries typically range from £29,000 to £35,000 at 15 months; by five years post-graduation, figures reach £33,150 to £46,800 (national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data). Your path depends on your specialism, employer, and career choices, these are sector-wide benchmarks, not guarantees.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering is studied part-time at Leeds Beckett University, a University located on Leeds City Campus. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Leeds Beckett is a recognised UK degree-awarding body. The university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Bursaries and scholarships are available; check the university's funding pages for details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Paid placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 90% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code H200). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Leeds Beckett University →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Careers & earnings
What Engineering graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £45,000 | £36,000 – £50,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £37,000 | £29,000 – £41,000 | 30 |
| 5 years after | £43,000 | £29,000 – £50,500 | 30 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in engineering · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Engineering nationally
National figures for Engineering graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
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What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Engineering courses at the same study level.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Engineering professionalsSOC 2020 212 · 55% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 25; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Engineering graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Engineering & manufacturing firms
- Automotive & aerospace
- Energy & utilities
- Defence & consultancies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Engineering graduates.
Engineering Surveyor (Machine Control)BAM UK & IrelandEngineering Operations Project ManagerFdo Consulting LimitedEngineering ManagerVerto PeopleEngineering ManagerRobert WaltersEngineering ManagerPremier Technical RecruitmentEngineering ManagerRedline Group LtdIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
100% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £45,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.2 out of 10: NSS 75.4% · in work or study 100% · continued 100%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Beckett University
Engineering and technology across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Leeds City Campus
4,716 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Engineering right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Leeds Beckett University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Leeds Beckett University; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Leeds Beckett University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Leeds Beckett University and gov.uk before you apply.
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