Civil Engineering BEng Hons

This programme is built around a practical, industry-focused approach to learning, ensuring you develop the real-world skills and confidence to excel as a civil engineer from the very start of your career. You'll have access to our excellent facilities in the School of the Built Environment and Architecture, which houses modern civil engineering laboratories, including our structures lab, hydraulics equipment, and materials testing facilities where you can test designs and understand material behaviour. Your learning is enhanced by industry-standard software and features design projects that address the unique challenges of urban infrastructure, giving you valuable experience that employers in the London market actively seek.

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.

• LSBU Design Projects: A key feature of your degree is the series of group design projects where you'll work in teams to solve complex civil engineering problems, often with an urban focus, developing crucial project management and teamwork skills.

• 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.

• Hydraulics Laboratory: You'll use our hydraulics equipment with flow channels and measurement tools to model water behaviour and environmental processes relevant to civil engineering projects.

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

• London Site Visits: The curriculum includes valuable site visits to major construction projects and infrastructure sites across London, providing crucial real-world context for your studies.

• Placement Opportunities: You can choose to take an optional salaried industrial placement year, with dedicated support from the University's Careers and Employability Service to help you secure a role with one of our industry partners in the London market.

Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme at LSBU are well-prepared for careers as structural engineers, site engineers, or project managers. With a strong emphasis on practical experience and industry engagement, LSBU graduates are among the highest earners in the UK, with a median graduate salary of £33,700, the second highest for this subject area in the UK (2023 LEO Data).

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here's how LSBU supports your career journey:

• University Services to Boost Employability

  • Careers and Employability Service: Offers CV workshops, interview preparation, and access to job listings through the LSBU Careers Hub.

  • Industry Placements: Opportunities for work placements and internships with leading civil engineering firms. Employment Statistics & Salary Figures

• • Graduate Outcomes: LSBU graduates earn more than similar universities in London, one year, three years, and five years after leaving LSBU. 

  • Graduate Salary: The median graduate salary for LSBU Architecture, Building, and Planning graduates is £33,700, the second highest in the UK for this subject area. 

• University–Industry Partnerships

  • Collaborations: LSBU maintains robust connections with industry partners, offering students numerous opportunities for industry engagement. 

  • Employer Engagement: Over 1,000 employer partners provide opportunities for work placements and internships. 

• Long-Term Accreditation Value

  • Accreditation: The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering degree is accredited by the Engineering Council, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE). 

  • Professional Status: Graduates are eligible to achieve the professional status of Incorporated or Chartered Engineer after gaining practice and/or further studies. \

• Graduation Outcomes

  • Employment Rate: High employment rate with many graduates securing positions in leading civil engineering firms. \\

  • Career Progression: Opportunities for career advancement in various civil engineering sectors.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme, graduates can pursue further studies to enhance their expertise and career prospects:

• Master's Degrees: Pursue a Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields to specialize in areas such as structural engineering, transportation engineering, or environmental engineering.

• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development (CPD) courses and certifications to stay updated with industry standards and advancements.

• Research Opportunities: Explore research opportunities in civil engineering through PhD programmes or research projects in collaboration with industry partners.