Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Plymouth, UK

Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

Civil engineers imagine, design and create structures and the technical approaches necessary for realising large-scale projects that provide shelter, clean water, sanitation, transportation, energy security and safety from natural hazards. Our engineering students are taught by enthusiastic academic staff who use live site visits and laboratory work to reinforce your academic learning.Our accredited BEng Civil Engineering is designed to set you on a path to becoming a qualified professional civil engineer. You can choose to take a paid year in industry with a civil engineering employer. We also offer a mentoring scheme that puts you in touch with our network of graduate engineers working in industry. Our academic staff are keen to support and educate you with the skills and knowledge highly sought after by employers of our Plymouth Civil Engineering graduates.3 years (plus optional placement) Full-time.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,100.00 (19,72,107) per year
Accomodation- Room type – standard en suite (288): Cost: 199 per week. Total annual rent: 8,159 (for a 41-week licence).

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Plymouth Campus

Devon,

Plymouth,

PL4 8AA, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

UCAS tariff 104 - 120 Applicants exceeding our entry requirements may be eligible for an offer under our Engineering and Navigation Excellence Scheme. A level: A typical offer will be 112 points with a minimum of 2 A levels, to include a C in A level Maths plus studying second Science/Technology subject: Applied ICT, Applied Science, Applied Science (DA), Biology, Chemistry, Computing/Computer Science, DT (Product Design Resistant Materials), DT (Systems and Control Tech) DT Product Design (Textiles Tech), Electronics, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Further Maths/Use of, Statistics, Music Technology, Physics, Technology and Design. Excluding General Studies. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering: DDD to include all mathematics units with Distinction. Level 3 Engineering Principles (Mandatory Module), Level 3 Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (Mandatory Module) and Level 3 Further Engineering Mathematics (Optional Module). Or, where A or AS level mathematics has been achieved: DMM to include all mathematics units with Merit. (Core Maths not accepted). New Diploma RQF: DDD, to include distinctions in level 3 engineering principles, calculus to solve engineering problems and further engineering mathematics. 12 unit QCF Diploma/RQF National – is considered alongside A/AS level mathematics. International Baccalaureate: 26-30 overall to include 4 at Higher Level Maths, plus studying a second relevant subject. (Standard Level Maths is NOT acceptable instead of Higher Level) GCSE Maths and English equivalent: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5 If overseas and not studying English within IB – MUST have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element. Access to HE Diploma in Engineering: pass Access in Engineering to include 45 credits at level 3. All pure mathematics, engineering mathematics and physics credits must be passed at merit or above. Must include 21 credits (3 credits for each level 3 unit) of mathematics with a distinction. Access to HE Diploma (other): pass other relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3. Must include 33 credits at merit or above. Must include 21 credits in level 3 maths with distinction and 15 credits in physics, with merit or above. Other non-A level qualifications also considered, please enquire. Students may also apply for the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Foundation Year. Successful completion of the foundation year enables progression to the first year of one of our civil engineering degrees.. TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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