BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering (with Placement)

Construct your future in civil engineering. Studying this course will build the academic knowledge and practical experience you’ll need to join the profession.
Civil engineering is behind how our modern towns and cities work. Civil engineers design, construct, maintain, upgrade, rehabilitate, and repair major infrastructures used by humans while protecting the natural environment.
As part of this course, you’ll:
Study an advanced technical programme that will ensure you have the skills to contribute effectively in a wide range of industry environmentsBe taught by staff with a broad range of industry experience in subjects including structural engineering, water engineering, geotechnical engineering, project management, and highways engineeringStudy contemporary research and engineering solutions to meet global challenges, such as the climate change emergencyTake part in practical work and laboratory study using industry standard IT softwareSecure work placements during the summer, and plan an optional paid placement year in industry, with the help of your course teamBe supported in recording your initial professional development for membership of the accrediting institutionsThis degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Permanent Way Institution (PWI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of:
Fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)Partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree, typically making your course four years in total.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required.

GCSE English Language Grade 4 or above and GCSE Maths Grade 6 or above (Grade C (English) and Grade B (Maths) for those sitting their GCSE before from 2017 onwards) or equivalent. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 4 English Language. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 3 are accepted in place of GCSE Grade 6 Maths.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points to include 15 merits in Maths.

International baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least 40 points from Maths.