About Civil Engineering, BEng (Hons) - at Buckinghamshire New University

Developed in-line with the Engineering Council standards, this BEng Civil Engineering course allows you to delve into a dynamic field with an array of opportunities for specialism and growth. 

At BNU you're not just learning about structures and infrastructure, you're learning how you can shape the future. Gain the skills to design sustainable buildings, resilient infrastructure, and innovative solutions that tackle global challenges like climate change and urbanization head-on.

Why study BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at BNU?

Opportunities for you

Civil engineering, and engineering itself, is a dynamic field with endless opportunities for growth and specialisation. Whether you're interested in transportation, environmental engineering, or structural design, our program provides a solid foundation for pursuing your passion.

We understand that we can learn and develop as a community of forward-thinkers and innovators, that’s why all the undergraduate programmes within our Engineering and The Built Environment School share their first year, allowing you to build foundations in multidisciplinary areas of engineering science. 

Facilities

During your time on the course you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art and brand-new Engineering and the Built Environment facilities, including;

• Mechanical/Structural Lab, to include different Structural Test kits that will measure Deflection of Beams & Cantilevers, Bending Stress and Bending Moments etc.
• Materials and Manufacturing Lab, to include 3D Metal Printer, Hardness Tester, Universal Tensile Testing, Impact Tester, Milling and Drill machines
• Fluids and Hydraulics Lab, to include Digital Hydraulic Bench, Axial Flow Pump, Recirculating Flume, Hydro-electric Turbine and Surface Tension Balance. 
• Process and Energy Lab to include HVAC unit, Air Conditioning Trainer, Process Trainer, Wind Turbine Dynamics and Photovoltaic Cells
• Concrete & Geotechnical Testing Lab, to include Slump Test, Concrete Density, Porosity, Flexural and Compression Testing, Soil Shear, Grading and Moisture Tests. 
• Electrical and Electronics Lab, to include Power and Energy Electronics, Modern Electrical Machine Systems, Three Phase Power Systems
• Automation Lab to include Dobot Smart Industry 4.0 Workstation, pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, PLC systems
• Immersive Virtual Reality Lab to include 3D interactive screen for virtual learning environment
• CAD Lab to include high spec computers for engineering design and simulation

Industry Demand

Civil engineering is a versatile field with a wide range of career opportunities. Civil engineers are in demand across various industries including construction, transportation, infrastructure development, environmental engineering, and more.

Indeed, civil engineering is among the highest-paying engineering disciplines, offering competitive salaries and benefits. The demand for qualified civil engineers is expected to continue growing, especially with the increasing need for infrastructure development and sustainability initiatives worldwide.

At BNU we immerse you within industry as much as possible. From site visits to guest talks and masterclass opportunities, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on with the experts.

As part of the School of Engineering and the Built Environment you'll benefit from our academic partnership CABE (Chartered Association of Building Engineers).

Study options

This programme runs as both a full-time and part-time course, with part-time structured across a six-year span, so you can fit it around your other commitments outside of study. As well as this we offer the full-time course with an additional placement year in your third year. This four year option allows you to get hands-on within the industry, before you complete your studies.

We also offer this course as a four-year Foundation Year programme. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

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Entry requirements for this course

Contact Buckinghamshire New University to find course entry requirements.

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