BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering Bachelor's degree at East London
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering at East London is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, with degrees holding national recognition.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at East London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Civil engineering graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 60% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (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: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (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.
Foundation Year 5 modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional FitnessCore
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Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You'll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Practical sessions will sharpen your communication, research, and critical thinking abilities, while workshops will guide you in building a digital portfolio to strengthen your employability.
- Creative and Technology Industries Study SkillsCore
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Build the academic and professional skills you need for success in the creative and technology industries. You'll develop key study techniques, including effective note-taking, research, academic writing, and digital communication. Through workshops, tutorials, and practical tasks, you'll boost your confidence as an independent learner and strengthen your ability to plan, organise, and deliver assignments.
- Creative and Technology Industries Data SkillsCore
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Strong numeracy and data-handling skills are vital in creative industries. In this module, you'll learn how to interpret graphs, solve problems using digital tools like spreadsheets, and present numerical information clearly. Practical exercises build your confidence with real-world scenarios, supporting your wider academic and professional development.
- Media and Communication SkillsCore
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Understanding how media messages are created and interpreted is essential in today's digital world. This module introduces you to key frameworks for analysing visual media, while also building your ability to communicate ideas clearly and persuasively. You'll design an academic poster using professional software, develop critical thinking around cultural differences, and practise both oral and written communication for academic and industry contexts.
- Engineering and Construction in PracticeCore
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Engineering and construction careers demand practical skills and strategic thinking. In this module, you'll engage with engineering drawing, CAD tools, workshop practices, and applied mathematics, all within a live project framework. Time management, teamwork, and professional presentation are emphasised throughout. By developing both technical competence and project leadership experience, you'll leave the module ready for higher-level study and with a strong understanding of how theory translat
Year 1 6 modules
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)Core
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Developing key professional skills is critical for successful graduate-level employment, entrepreneurship and career progression in the 4th industrial revolution. This module will help you to identify the skills, competencies and experience required for successful development in a range of future careers. You will develop knowledge of strategies to improve your emotional intelligence through 'lifestyle' and 'self-care' approaches which will inform your health and well-being. You will develop a f
- Engineering MaterialsCore
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The main aim of this module is to provide you with a basic understanding of the properties and behaviour of a wide range of engineering materials. You will learn to appreciate essential facts and principles required to make good choices in the selection of materials.
- Analytical Skills in Built EnvironmentCore
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The main aim of this module is to develop your skills and understanding, of the numerical and mathematical techniques which underpin civil engineering, construction and surveying disciplines. At the end of this module, you should possess the core knowledge of algebra, trigonometry and statistics which can be applied to data analysis, presentation and problem solving. This module also aims to equip you with CAD skills which will enable you to manipulate and process data numerically, graphically a
- The Built EnvironmentCore
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The aim of the module is to appreciate the factors, organisation and professional disciplines involved in the planning, design, development and in-use of the built environment facility.
- Engineering MechanicsCore
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This module aims to develop your understanding of the fundamental structural characteristics governing the properties of engineering materials. You will be introduced to the fundamental concepts and principles of engineering mechanics. The module will provide you with an appreciation of the relationship between conceptual models and real engineering systems. You will develop an analytical and practical approach to the solution of basic engineering problems based on the use of the fundamental pri
- Land and Construction SurveyingCore
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This module introduces you to geospatial surveying practices, principles and procedures for civil engineering and construction projects. The module develops skills in using modern surveying instrumentation to enable 3-dimensional position of features to be determined and for the quality of those positions to be known. The processes for determining vertical height (level) as well as horizontal position (by measuring angles and distances) will be studied. On completion of this module, students wil
Year 2 7 modules
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)Core
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In this core module, you will engage with the abstract in computer science. At the same time, you will develop fundamental professional skills key to thriving in the 4th industrial revolution. Through a blend of taught sessions and practical experiences, you will gain the skills necessary for job applications within the IT sector. You'll also gain insights into the abstract concepts inherent in computer science.
- 3D Data Modelling and AnalysisCore
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This module examines the concepts, methodologies and techniques of acquiring and modelling 3D data. The principles of 3D ground models based on grid and triangulated structures are investigated as techniques for representing and analysing terrain and other surfaces. The principles of Terrestrial Laser Scanning, Photogrammetry, and Satellite Remote Sensing are examined as techniques for data acquisition. The techniques and limitations of 3D data, representation and modelling via digital terrain m
- Structural Analysis and Element DesignCore
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The main aim of this module is to enable you to develop an understanding of the behaviour of indeterminate structures and the design of reinforced concrete and steel structural elements to the appropriate British Standard or European Code of Practice.
- Ground EngineeringCore
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Any construction project at any scale begins with groundworks. For the success of groundworks, civil engineers need to have a fair understanding of engineering geology (i.e. earth science for engineers), soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and materials used in transforming the natural ground to the engineered ground through reinforcement and/or stabilisation. This module is designed for you to gain a thorough understanding of engineering geology (earth processes, geological structures, ground hazar
- Engineering SurveyingCore
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This module develops your understanding and theoretical knowledge of applied techniques within engineering surveying. You will develop your ability to devise solutions to measurement problems and evaluate the results and the systems' performance in an engineering context. On this module, you will investigate and apply measurement techniques and systems in order to solve engineering surveying problems. This module includes a residential field scheme which takes place away from the university.
- Advanced Sustainable TechnologyOptional
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The module investigates and analyse sustainable construction technologies and methods used in buildings and construction works.
- Tendering, Estimating and Cost ControlOptional
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To provide you with an introduction to financial control of construction projects and the procurement process by accessing knowledge based on information produced from tendering, estimating and financial procedures. Allow to enable you to understand deliverables, time constraints, budgets and to implement best value best practice.
Optional Placement 1 modules
- Industrial Sandwich PlacementOptional
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This module aims to help you to integrate the skills and knowledge you have acquired during the programme to produce reflections on and solutions to realistic work-based problems set within a real working environment
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 equips you with the knowledge to design, build and maintain infrastructure and mechanical systems. You'll start with the fundamentals: Engineering Mathematics, Mechanics & Materials, and practical design skills including CAD and workshop practice. In Year 2, you'll move into your discipline core, studying Thermodynamics & Fluids or Circuits & Systems alongside Engineering Analysis & Computing and a team design project. Year 3 focuses on specialisation and professional readiness. You'll choose options in areas such as Mechanical, Electrical & electronic, Civil & structural, Robotics & mechatronics, Energy & sustainability, or the Chartered (CEng) pathway, whilst covering Professional Engineering Practice. Your degree culminates in an individual project, a substantial supervised design or research piece that draws together your learning.
Who it's for
This course suits students with A-level qualifications or equivalent. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent, typically with a UCAS tariff between 64 and 79 points. You should have a genuine interest in civil engineering and be prepared for a structured, professionally accredited programme that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 80% of working graduates in highly skilled roles or further study. National earnings data shows civil engineering graduates earn £29,000–£35,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £26,775–£37,800 after three years and £33,150–£46,800 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data, not university-specific guarantees. Professional accreditation opens pathways to chartered status and recognised roles within the engineering sector.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering) taught in English at The University of East London, a public university. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) for the purpose of graduate membership and by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineer. The University holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised.
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 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 H205). 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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at East London →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
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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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 | £30,000 | £27,000 – £35,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £29,000 | £17,500 – £37,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £36,500 | £26,500 – £44,500 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; 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
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.
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: 15; 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 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £50,325
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- 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: 30; response rate: 65%. 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
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 79.6% · in work or study 70% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of East London
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 University of East London
1,002 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 East London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £15,560 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). 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 East London’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 East London and gov.uk before you apply.
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