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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1274

Civil Engineering

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Are you ready to shape the world around you, from essential infrastructure and transport systems to innovative buildings and public spaces? Our BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering degree offers a comprehensive and future-focused education that prepares you to design, build and maintain the structures and systems that keep society running. This course gives you a strong grounding in the core disciplines of civil engineering, including structural analysis, geotechnics, materials, and construction management, giving equal focus to infrastructure, transportation, and buildings. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Structural Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Engineering
Construction Materials and Testing
Transportation Engineering
Water Resources and Drainage Systems
Construction Management and Project Planning
Building Information Modelling and CAD
Sustainable Infrastructure and Climate Resilience
UCAS Code:1274
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

A Level: 96 UCAS Tariff points / CCC (or equivalent). Must include an A Level in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject at grade D or above. Any Science A Level will be accepted (e.g., Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Applied Science). Examples of accepted Technology subjects include Computing, Manufacturing and Information Technology. AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: Grade 5 in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics subject (Higher level)

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£30,000
3 years£18,500£23,500£29,000
5 years£22,500£30,500£38,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 22% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Civil Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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