BSc Hons Civil Engineering

 You'll have access to our excellent facilities in the Northern Terrace building at our city campus, which houses modern civil engineering laboratories in the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing, including our structures lab, materials testing equipment, and geotechnics research apparatus. 

Here’s how you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience:

• Industry-Standard Software: You'll gain proficiency in essential professional tools including AutoCAD for technical drawing, Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), and specialist analysis software used in civil engineering design.

• Live Project Work: You'll work on real-world briefs set by our industry partners, tackling current civil engineering challenges and developing solutions that meet professional standards, with many projects focused on Yorkshire's infrastructure needs.

• Structures Laboratory: You will conduct hands-on experiments in our dedicated structures lab, equipped with modern testing frames and equipment for analysing structural components and material performance.

• Geotechnical Engineering Equipment: You'll test soil properties and foundation behaviour using our geotechnical testing apparatus, gaining practical insight into ground engineering principles relevant to Yorkshire's varied geology.

• Materials Testing Laboratory: You'll work with our concrete and construction materials testing equipment, learning about material properties and performance characteristics through hands-on experimentation.

Graduates of Leeds Beckett’s BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering often begin careers as graduate civil engineers, site engineers, structural designers, or infrastructure project coordinators. With around 92.3% in work or further study within 15 months and strong earnings—live comfortably with a median salary rising from approximately £28,000 at 15 months to £34,000 by five years—you’ll be well on your way to building a brilliant future. 

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here’s how Leeds Beckett supports and accelerates your journey toward a successful engineering career:

• University Services to Boost Employability

  • Graduate Promise & Beckett Careers: You’ll benefit from dedicated career support from Day One up to 18 months after graduation—everything from CV workshops and interview prep to assessment centre coaching and employer networking is built into your university experience. Leeds Beckett is ranked 13th in the UK for Careers Service based on student reviews. 

  • Placement Opportunities: The course team will assist you in securing summer placements and even an optional paid placement year, helping you gain hands-on experience that employers value. 

  • Industry Exposure: Expect regular guest lectures from professionals, local and regional site visits, and access to specialist lab facilities, so you're not just learning theory—you’re also seeing engineering in action. 

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • 92.3% of BSc Civil Engineering graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course. 

  • Median salary trajectory for Leeds Beckett civil engineering graduates is approximately:

    • £28,000 at 15 months,

    • £30,500 at three years,

    • £34,000 at five years. 

• University–Industry Partnerships

  • The degree is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)—including ICE, IStructE, IHE, and CIHT—giving your qualification solid professional recognition. 

  • You’ll learn from instructors with extensive industry experience and connect with professionals through site visits, guest lectures, and career fairs organized by the School of Built Environment, Engineering & Computing. 

• Long-Term Accreditation Value

  • This JBM-accredited degree fully satisfies the educational base for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and lays the groundwork toward Chartered Engineer (CEng)—either through postgraduate study or on-the-job learning. 

• Graduation Outcomes

  • You’ll graduate with a professionally respected qualification, real-world experience from placements, access to modern facilities, and strong industry links—all combining to make you workplace-ready and competitive in the job market.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you’ve completed your BSc (Hons), you may wish to advance further with postgraduate study. Leeds Beckett offers an MSc in Civil Engineering, designed to satisfy Chartered Engineer (CEng) accreditation requirements and enhance your technical skillset—perfect for accelerating your career into leadership, specialist consultancy, or advanced engineering roles.