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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of BrightonThe BEng (Hons) Civil with Environmental Engineering at the University of Brighton combines traditional civil engineering with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, equipping students to design resilient infrastructure that addresses modern challenges. The course suits those interested in construction, sustainability, and environmental management, covering core areas like structural design, hydraulics, and geotechnics alongside environmental systems and impact reduction.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1
Your first year develops essential engineering foundations through modules such as Mathematics for Civil Engineering, Structural and Stress Analysis, Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics, and Construction Materials. Alongside these, you will take part in an Integrated Design Project, applying your theoretical learning to practical, team-based problem-solving.
Year 2
In the second year, you will advance your technical knowledge with modules in Fluid and Soil Mechanics, Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures, and Construction Methods and Technology. This year also introduces environmental perspectives, allowing you to explore how engineering interacts with ecosystems, while a more advanced design project strengthens your practical skills.
Year 3
The third year focuses on specialization, offering core modules such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, and Transportation and Highway Engineering. You will also complete a substantial Design Project, supported by laboratory and fieldwork, giving you the chance to address complex real-world challenges with sustainable solutions.
Focus areas: Structural Design, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Planning, Project Management, Sustainable Construction, Commercial Management
Learning outcomes: Design and analyse civil engineering structures; Plan, manage, and execute construction projects; Control project costs, quality, and timelines; Apply legal and commercial principles to engineering projects; Lead multidisciplinary teams.
Professional alignment: This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM: ICE, IStructE, IHE, CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, fully satisfying the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and partially satisfying the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng). It is also designed to meet the requirements of relevant construction management professional bodies.
Reputation: The University of Brighton has a strong reputation for producing highly employable, practical graduates. Its engineering courses are known for their industry focus, and the university is ranked in the top 50 in the UK for General Engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2024).
This programme is designed to immerse you in the real world of civil engineering and construction from day one, using our industry-standard facilities to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
Your learning will be brought to life through a variety of practical activities:
Specialist Engineering Laboratories: You'll gain hands-on experience in our heavy structures lab, geotechnics lab, and hydraulics lab, testing materials and soil mechanics and analysing the behaviour of structures and water flow.
Industry-Standard Software: Develop vital digital skills using the same professional software used in industry, including AutoCAD for drafting, Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Tekla Tedds for structural analysis and design.
Live Construction Projects: Apply your management skills to real-world scenarios through group projects that often involve live briefs from our industry partners, tackling the planning, budgeting, and logistical challenges of a real construction project.
Field Trips and Site Visits: See theory in action through regular visits to major infrastructure and building sites across the South East, observing construction management techniques, ground engineering, and health and safety protocols on live projects.
Optional Placement Year: Gain a significant competitive edge by applying for a salaried professional placement year, building your CV and professional network with companies like Balfour Beatty, Costain, or local consulting firms.
Graduates are well prepared for careers in both engineering design and construction management, combining technical expertise with project leadership skills. Typical roles include site engineer, project manager, structural engineer, and construction manager across industries such as infrastructure, housing, and commercial projects.
Key advantages for students include:
University career services: Support through the Careers and Employability team, placement support, and industry mentoring schemes.
Graduate outcomes: 90% of Brighton engineering graduates are in work or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023).
Salary prospects: Average starting salary for civil engineers is around £28,000–£32,000, rising with chartership.
Industry links: Strong partnerships with companies like Balfour Beatty, Network Rail, and Mott MacDonald offer placement and graduate opportunities.
Accreditation value: The course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), supporting progress towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to postgraduate study, such as the MSc Civil Engineering, MSc Construction Project Management, or related research degrees, enhancing specialisation and career advancement.
A-levels- BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points),International Baccalaureate 26 points, with three subjects at Higher level. Higher level subjects to include maths at grade 5.India- Higher Secondary School Certificate/Standard XII with an overall average of 60–65% to include a minimum of five subjects at 40% or higher.USA- Advanced Placement (AP) Exam requirement 4,4,4 along with 3.0/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma or SAT with score 1890 averaged over three subjects.IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.TOEFL iBT – Centre-based test only (non-SELT)- Standard: 72 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in Reading, 10 in Listening and 17 in Speaking.Structural EngineeringGeotechnicsCoastal Engineering
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