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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: Z046

Civil Engineering (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Civil Engineering (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. From the delivery of energy systems and iconic structures to water storage and provision, civil engineers create the large-scale infrastructure that makes our daily lives possible. Our civil engineering degree is designed to create civil engineering graduates who can display professional judgement, skills and knowledge. You will leave this course equipped with the knowledge and understanding of classical core engineering principles and the ability to apply your skills creatively and responsibly to resolve real-world engineering problems. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Mechanics
Structural Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Engineering Fundamentals
Hydraulics and Water Resources
Materials and Construction
Civil Engineering Project Management
Transportation and Highway Engineering
Sustainable Infrastructure and Design
UCAS Code:Z046
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£31,000£34,000
3 years£22,500£29,000£35,500
5 years£29,000£34,500£43,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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
83%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Civil Engineering (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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