BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering Bachelor's degree at West London
BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering at West London. Civil and Environmental Engineering at West London bridges infrastructure and sustainability: you study how to design, build and manage systems that serve communities whilst responding to environmental constraints.
About this course
BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering is a Bachelor's degree (BEng (Hons)) at West London, based in Ealing / Brentford. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Civil engineering graduates from this provider, 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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 60% (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.
Level 4 8 modules
- Civil Engineering MaterialsCompulsory
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On this module, you will advance your knowledge on the use of concrete as a building material including its properties, application in different environments and safety precautions.
- Structural MechanicsCompulsory
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This module covers a core subject of civil and structural engineering courses. It will help you to understand the fundamental principles that determine how structures are analysed. You will learn to analyse the forces and stresses that normally act on the parts of structures.
- Civil Engineering ConstructionCompulsory
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The module aims to give you a clear appreciation of the physical reality of civil and environmental engineering, so that your designs and proposals can be constructed as efficiently and safely as possible.
- Construction MaterialsCompulsory
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This module will give you an overview of the principal materials used by the construction industry. By studying various materials' engineering performance characteristics, their impact on users and their sustainability factors, you will learn how the most appropriate materials are chosen.
- CAD for Civil EngineersCompulsory
- Land Surveying for Civil EngineersCompulsory
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In this module, you will gain both theoretical understanding and practical skills through hands-on land surveying exercises. The curriculum focuses on mastering key surveying techniques, using essential equipment such as level and theodolite instruments. Regular practice will help you develop core competencies, preparing you for real-world surveying challenges.
- Applied MathematicsCompulsory
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On this module you will gain the mathematical background you need to study engineering. You will work with algebra and trigonometry principles, specifically matrix algebra, the essential principles and applications of differential calculus and the use of associated functions. In addition, you will learn how to apply mathematics to engineering problems involving vectors and statistics.
- Mathematics for EngineersCompulsory
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On this module you will study the mathematical background needed for undergraduate engineering studies. Topics include integration, separation of variables to solve first order differential equations, applications of calculus in areas such as maxima and minima, velocity and acceleration, centroids, volumes and solids of revolution, root mean square and average values. An introduction to statistics and probability will cover studies of measures of central tendency, mean, median and mode, measures
Level 5 8 modules
- Fluid MechanicsCompulsory
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On this module, you will gain the understanding of fluid in civil engineering structures such as pipelines, reservoirs, rivers and channels. This module will improve your technical knowledge and analytical skills to calculate forces and pressures in hydraulic structures, based on a few well-known relations (such as the Archimedes Principle and energy equations). You will be able to calculate hydrostatic forces on hydraulic structures such as weirs, dams and calculate the pressure and velocity of
- Structural DesignCompulsory
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This module enables you to enhance your knowledge of structural analysis and structural design to determine loads and material properties on structural elements, apply hand calculation methods for the analysis and distribution of loads, apply the code requirement for design of structural elements, and develop skills in modelling engineering problems.
- Highway EngineeringCompulsory
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On this module, you will gain knowledge and understanding of traffic control systems and analysis, as well as the processes for designing and evaluating roads and road junctions. The module also covers the principles and practice of highway engineering.
- GeologyCompulsory
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This module will focus on the significance and influence of geological history on the formation and behaviour of soils. It should also enhance your understanding of the engineering properties and behaviour of soil as an engineering material.
- Soil MechanicsCompulsory
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This module will help you gain a basic understanding of soil engineering and the behaviour of soil as an engineering material. Through practical laboratory work, you will develop your knowledge of basic soil mechanics tests, as well as the basic concepts and theories of soil mechanics and associated experimental tests.
- Construction LaboratoriesCompulsory
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On this module, you will investigate and examine various material and structural properties, along with human comfort factors. You will do this through a series of laboratory experiments.
- Concrete DesignCompulsory
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This module enables you to understand and analyse how structures behave under load and why they fail, apply design standards and codes to reinforced concrete, and make judgements on the choice of materials and their engineering properties as well as the effect of environmental conditions.
- Sustainable Civil EngineeringCompulsory
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In this module, you will study how civil engineering projects have been designed and built in response to sustainability objectives.
Level 6 5 modules
- Construction Project ManagementCompulsory
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This module introduces the principles, tools and techniques used to manage construction and civil engineering projects. You will examine project planning, procurement, contracts, risk and value management, leadership, project finance and the delivery of projects within time, cost and quality constraints.
- Environmental Protection EngineeringCompulsory
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By building on your knowledge of fluid mechanics, this module will teach you to critically analyse existing areas of environmental protection.
- Geotechnical DesignCompulsory
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This module will teach you how to analyse the variables involved in designing soil structures. You will also learn how to evaluate the interaction of soils with structures placed in or on soils. Furthermore, you will be introduced to the use of Eurocode 7 for basic geotechnical design.
- Integrated Group DesignCompulsory
- Individual Project (Civil Engineering)Compulsory
Module details
This module is designed to provide you with the chance to investigate an area of civil and environmental engineering which is directly related to your course. This will enable you to develop research and written communication skills while you gain a greater understanding of the profession.
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 is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering, preparing you for both professional practice and further study. You'll usually begin with engineering foundations: mathematics, mechanics and materials, and design skills including CAD and workshop practice. In Year 2, a course like this normally moves into core civil and environmental engineering disciplines, thermodynamics, fluids, and systems analysis, alongside computing and simulation, punctuated by a group design project. By Year 3, you'll specialise through optional modules and complete your individual design or research project, typically alongside units in professional engineering practice covering safety, ethics and sustainability. Specialisations such as civil and structural engineering, energy and sustainability, and chartered (CEng) pathway options are normally available.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're analytical and practical in equal measure, comfortable with maths and physics, but also drawn to real-world problem-solving. You'll thrive if you want to understand how buildings, roads, water systems and environmental infrastructure actually work, and if you're motivated by the idea that engineering decisions affect public health and the natural world. You'll spend time in lectures and laboratories, but also working on design projects and site-related tasks, so you need to be ready for a mix of desk-based study and applied work. An interest in sustainability or infrastructure is valuable; a willingness to think critically about the impact of what you design is essential.
Careers & job market
Across Engineering courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, and 80% of those in work are in highly skilled roles or pursuing postgraduate study. Civil and environmental roles span consulting firms, local authorities, utilities, contractors and specialist practices. Starting salaries (15 months after graduation) typically fall between £29,000 and £35,000 nationally; after five years, graduates in the field earn between £33,150 and £46,800. The degree is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineers, which supports progression towards chartered status.
University & format
This BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree is offered by the University of West London, a university located in Ealing and Brentford. It is a 3-year full-time course taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your qualification is nationally recognised. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering, supporting progression towards professional registration.
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 | 90% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
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 HH29). 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 West 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 | £28,500 – £33,000 | 2255 |
| 3 years after | £29,000 | £23,500 – £31,500 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £34,000 | £26,000 – £38,500 | 20 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,255. Cohort 2021-22.
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.
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: 2,255. 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.
Compared with 2,256 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Is BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering worth it?
Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering is worth about +£70,630 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 13.8. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
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
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. 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
Most graduates were in work or further study, 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 7.8 out of 10: NSS 96.7% · continued 60%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of West 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 Ealing / Brentford
2,092 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 West London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by West London; 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 West 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 West London and gov.uk before you apply.
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