3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BEng (Hons) Civil with Structural Engineering provides a solid foundation in civil engineering with specialist focus on structural design, analysis, and construction. It suits students aiming for careers as structural or civil engineers, offering skills in problem-solving, project management, and sustainable infrastructure design.
Curriculum Structure
Year 1
Your first year introduces the fundamentals of civil engineering through modules such as Engineering Mathematics, Structural Mechanics, and Materials Science. You will also take part in a Design Project, where theory is applied to real-world structural problems, building confidence in teamwork and engineering communication.
Year 2
In the second year, you develop deeper technical knowledge with modules like Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, and Fluid Mechanics. A more advanced Integrated Design Project challenges you to design and evaluate structural solutions, strengthening your practical and analytical abilities.
Year 3
Your final year focuses on advanced structural engineering with modules such as Steel and Concrete Design, Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, and Project Management. You will also complete a major Individual Project, allowing you to research or design a structural solution, demonstrating your readiness for professional practice.
Focus areas
Structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics, transport infrastructure, project management, environmental sustainability.
Learning outcomes
Develop advanced capabilities to design, analyse, and manage civil engineering projects; apply sustainable engineering principles; use digital tools and modelling software; communicate professionally; and uphold ethical standards.
Professional alignment (accreditation)
The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, including the ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE, and PWI, meeting educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Reputation (employability rankings)
Brighton is recognized for hands-on learning, strong industry links, and graduate career support. Many students secure placements and employment in engineering roles soon after graduation.
This programme is built around a practical, design-led approach to learning, ensuring you develop the hands-on skills and confidence to excel as a civil engineer from the very start of your career. You'll have access to our excellent facilities at our Moulsecoomb campus, which houses modern civil engineering laboratories in the School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering, including our structures lab, hydraulics equipment, and materials testing facilities where you can test designs and understand material behaviour.
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.
Brighton 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 a coastal or 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.
Graduates are prepared for careers in civil and structural engineering, construction, and infrastructure development, with roles such as Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Transportation Engineer, and Project Manager. Strong industry focus and accreditation ensure excellent employability:
Career support through Brighton’s Careers and Employability Service and engineering placement team.
92% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with average starting salaries around £28,000–£34,000.
Industry links with organisations such as BAM Nuttall, Mott MacDonald, and local authorities support placements and graduate jobs.
Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), meeting academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and progression to Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Strong outcomes, with graduates contributing to sustainable and global infrastructure projects.
Further Academic Progression:
Graduates can progress to an MEng Civil Engineering or postgraduate pathways such as MSc Civil Engineering, MSc Sustainable Construction, or doctoral research (PhD).
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