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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree at Teesside University
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at Teesside University. You'll undertake an independent project and develop professional skills alongside technical knowledge, allowing you to apply learning to real problems whilst maintaining flexibility around work or other commitments.
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About this course
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Civil engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £36,000. (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.
9.0
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional91
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)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (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 6 modules
- Engineering Mathematicscore
Module details
Introduces mathematical skills relevant to engineering degree. Covers fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, basic statistics, vectors, matrices, complex numbers, and differential and integral calculus.
Assessment: Delivered through lectures and tutorial sessions
- Group Project - Feasibility Stage (DA)core
Module details
Work in project teams to produce a design for a client in the construction industry. Develop design and employability skills including problem-solving, time management and presentation in a technical context.
- Introduction to Geotechnics and Surveyingcore
Module details
Explore geological processes and properties of soils and rocks in civil engineering. Laboratory practicals in soil and rock description and geological map interpretation. Learn instrumentation and observation procedures in engineering surveying practice.
- Materials and Sustainabilitycore
Module details
Lab-based practical sessions on engineering materials. Explore fundamental relationships between processing, structure, properties and performance to highlight factors influencing material suitability for engineering applications.
- Principles of Civil Engineering Constructioncore
Module details
Develop knowledge of commonly utilised construction methods and components. Covers foundations, house construction, ground remediation, deep basements, retaining walls, multi-storey structures and bridges.
Assessment: Undertaking a condition survey of a building and produce a technical report/drawing
- Structural Mechanicscore
Module details
Introduces common types of structure used in engineering and assesses loads they must resist. Covers force, stress and strain; material properties; analysis of frames, beams and columns; beam bending, shear force and deflection; and lightweight cables.
Assessment: In-course assignment and examination comprising calculations and short answer questions
Year 2 7 modules
- Applied Mathematical Methodscore
Module details
Develop mathematical knowledge in differential equations and numerical methods. Extend techniques to solve a variety of problems in engineering domains with emphasis on identifying and applying appropriate methods.
- Construction Management and Professional Skillscore
Module details
Understand construction management techniques relevant to design and production stages including scheduling, estimating, cost and time control, quality issues and health & safety. Develop professional skills for employability and chartered membership requirements.
Assessment: Formal lectures supported by student led seminars providing formative feedback
- Geotechnology and Materialscore
Module details
Further develop understanding of earth materials and their impact on civil engineering. Analyse soils and how they interact with structures. Extend knowledge of construction materials including bituminous materials, glass, plastics, non-ferrous metals, composites, and smart/energy-saving materials.
- Group Project - Conceptual Design Stagecore20 credits
Module details
Work in teams to solve open-ended employer relevant problem on infrastructure. Develop employability skills including project management, presentation, research and commercial awareness. Integrate environmental, social, economic considerations and health and safety concepts. Apply construction management principles to typical civil engineering project.
Assessment: Two in-course assignments
- Hydraulics and Hydrologycore
Module details
Introduce basic properties of water at rest and in motion. Investigate problems related to water storage and conveyance through pipelines, rivers and open channels. Cover natural water cycle, rainfall types, rainfall losses and runoff. Introduce water and wastewater treatment.
- Structural Analysis and Designcore
Module details
Develop ability to analyse structures and produce designs. Extend knowledge to solve elastic statically indeterminate systems and design common structural elements in accordance with National and European Standards.
- Work placementOptional
Module details
Spend one year in industry learning and developing skills. Gain experience favoured by graduate recruiters and develop technical skillset. Obtain transferable skills including communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, confidence, self-reliance, problem-solving, and commercial awareness.
Final year 5 modules
- Digital Information Management in Constructioncore
Module details
Develop knowledge and skills to become an information manager or BIM manager. Study methodologies to manage digital BIM based projects, learning how to create, manage and encourage users to work within BIM collaboration space.
- Geotechnical Designcore
Module details
Examine design process and various techniques used in practice. Apply concepts and methods to variety of foundation types. Consider interaction of structural forces with ground and design of ground support and associated earthworks.
Assessment: Design report (30%) and examination (70%)
- Projectcore
Module details
Investigate an area of engineering or technology for extended period. Receive training in writing technical reports for knowledgeable readers. Produce report or dissertation. Give oral presentation, poster presentation or both. Topic can be research project or design project.
- Structural Design and Materialscore
Module details
Develop structural engineering application of analysis and design concepts. Provide knowledge for design of structural elements and systems. Use National and European Standards for design. Cover metals, alloys, concrete technology, cement-based composites, new and emerging materials with consideration of durability and sustainability.
- Water Engineeringcore
Module details
Consider flood risk management, water resources management and natural and man-made infrastructure. Introduce natural watercourses and flood response. Develop concepts for design and operation of water supply and wastewater systems. Consider climate change and mitigation in relation to water.
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
You'll study the theoretical foundations and practical application of engineering design and analysis. A course like this typically progresses from core engineering mathematics, mechanics and materials in year one, through discipline-specific topics such as thermodynamics and fluids or circuits and systems in year two, before moving to specialist options and independent project work in year three. You'll usually cover calculus and numerical methods, statics and dynamics, CAD and workshop practice, engineering analysis and computing, and professional practice including safety, ethics and sustainability. Specialisations available include mechanical, electrical and electronic, civil and structural, robotics and mechatronics, energy and sustainability, and a chartered (CEng) pathway. A substantial individual design or research project forms the centrepiece of the final year.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're drawn to the practical challenge of designing and maintaining infrastructure, bridges, roads, water systems, and want to understand both the physics and problem-solving that underpins it. You'll thrive if you can balance academic rigour with hands-on application, and if studying part-time appeals because you're juggling work, family, or other priorities. Most entrants come with prior higher-education experience, so you may find yourself among classmates with varied professional backgrounds. You'll need persistence when tackling complex calculations and design work, and curiosity about how engineering solutions fit into wider economic and environmental contexts.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 80% in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Starting salaries for engineering graduates typically range from £29,000 to £35,000; after five years, this widens to £33,150–£46,800. These figures reflect national patterns from Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Educational Outcomes data; outcomes vary by individual circumstance and employer.
University & format
This BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree is delivered by Teesside University, a university located on its main campus, and studied part-time. The course is taught in English. Teesside University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your degree will be nationally recognised. The university holds Gold for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
PlacementPublished placement option
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysBook an open day
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification92% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Teesside University's official course page for the current offer.
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 | 92% |
| a previous degree | 6% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Teesside University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Teesside University funding →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 | £36,000 | £28,500 – £46,000 | 205 |
| 3 years after | £36,500 | £24,000 – £45,500 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £44,000 | £33,500 – £50,500 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 205. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
continue past their first year
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£36,000
£29,000 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£36,500
£26,775 – £37,800After 5 years LEO
£44,000
£33,150 – £46,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £25,000 – £48,500
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
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
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.
90 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 205. Cohort 2021-22. 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.
This course £44,000Peer median £38,500Middle 50% £35,500–£42,500
83rd percentile
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Engineering graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Engineering courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes80%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled88%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 LtdLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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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.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £36,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: NSS 90.7% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
All students21,570
International28.5%
Aged 25+57%
Engineering and technology across the UK
Students176,530
Aged 25+23%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 963Shoplifting 389Anti Social Behaviour 331Public Order 257Criminal Damage Arson 199
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 Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Teesside 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 Teesside 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 Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Teesside University. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Civil engineering graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £36,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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