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Civil Engineering (Hons), B.Eng.

  • Application Deadline
  • 36 months
    Duration
University of Nottingham
University rank #96 (QS) Nottingham, United Kingdom
The flagship Civil Engineering (Hons) course at the University of Nottingham provides a solid grounding in core subjects, including structures, geotechnics, materials, fluids, surveying and construction management, with opportunities for MEng students to specialise in key areas such as transportation in later years.

Overview

The Civil Engineering (Hons) course at University of Nottingham provides a solid grounding in core subjects, including structures, geotechnics, materials, fluids, surveying and construction management, with opportunities to study additional areas, such as transportation and geospatial engineering. There are projects for all students in all years. They cover design, surveying and research in a range of topics.

Careers

Students will be equipped to embark on a career in civil engineering, or other disciplines that require numerate problem-solving graduates. 

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Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 36 months
  • Credits
    360 alternative credits
  • Languages
    • English
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  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Geotechnics 
  • Hydraulics 
  • Mathematical Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Portfolio of Civil Engineering Studies 
  • Structural Analysis
  • Group Project
  • Advanced Mathematical Methods
  • Fundamentals of Materials

English Language Requirements

  • Minimum required score:

    6

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  • Minimum required score:

    79

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General Requirements

  • AAB
  • Maths A level or 6 at Higher Level (IB) and A level or 5 at Higher Level, from 3D design, physics, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computing or further maths. Applicants taking A level biology, chemistry and/or physics are also required to pass the practical element of assessment. 
  • General studies, critical thinking, and citizenship studies, global perspectives and research, thinking skills are not accepted.
  • A level in Quantitative Methods is not acceptable in lieu of Maths requirements.
  • A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.
  • IB score 36-34; 6 points required from mathematics at Higher Level and 6 points required in a science subject at Higher Level

Tuition Fee

  • International

    21060 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 21060 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.

  • EU/EEA

    9250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 9250 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Nottingham

  • 583 - 980 GBP/month
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Funding

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