Civil Engineering (with Foundation Year) Beng (Hon)

Created as a unique gateway onto our degree courses, this course equips you with essential knowledge and experience to thrive in the Civil Engineering field. Youll explore construction processes, surveying, sustainability, materials science, structural principles, and engineering maths. Experience real-world projects, live site visits, and team-based design tasks to build your skills.<br/><br/>Youll become equipped to look at engineering with an advanced mathematical understanding, and learn about the importance of design, sustainability, health and safety — everything you need to tackle the real-world challenges youll face as a professional Civil Engineer.<br/><br/><strong>Key features</strong><br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Industry-Standard Facilities</strong> | Experience hands-on learning in our specialist facilities and workshops, including dedicated concrete, materials, hydraulics, geotechnical labs and structural testing equipment.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Professional Status</strong> | Take the first step in gaining Incorporated or Chartered status – this course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).*<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Applied Projects</strong> | Engage with our industry network through applied briefs set by major organisations. Students have previously worked with nmcn, Severn Trent Water and Nottingham City Council on project work.<br/><br/><br/>*A programme of accredited Further Learning, such as our MSc or MEng Civil Engineering courses will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. The JBM website provides further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng status.<br/><br/><strong>Key Statistics</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Top 2 Ranking | NTU is the 2nd most sustainable university in the world (UI GreenMetric World University Rankings 2024).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• National Student Survey | 100% of BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering full-time students are positive that their course has developed their knowledge and skills needed for the future (NSS, 2024).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Outstanding Employability | NTU are ranked 1st in the UK for employability (Uni Compare 2025).<br/><br/>

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management