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University degree

Civil Engineering

Coventry University
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 55% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Our Civil Engineering course is aimed at students with aspirations to become Incorporated Engineers and who wish to study civil engineering with an emphasis on practice and construction. Prepare for a career in civil engineering through hands-on projects, industry-standard tools and global experiences. Develop practical skills for infrastructure, sustainability and consultancy roles, with progression opportunities.

September 2026 November 2026 January 2027 March 2027 May 2027 July 2027 Combine theory with hands-on learning, industry-standard tools and real-world projects. Our career-focused civil engineering degree aims to prepare you for diverse roles in infrastructure, sustainability and engineering consultancy, with opportunities to progress to BEng and MEng pathways (subject to meeting progression requirements). Coventry University has signed an academic-professional partnership scheme agreement with The Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) as part of IHE’s Academic-Professional Partnership Scheme.

The purpose of the scheme is for the IHE to provide support, advice and guidance on the membership of a professional institute. The IHE can also provide advice and assistance on the routes toward professional registration for students studying civil engineering, with a particular interest in highways and transportation. For more information visit the IHE website .

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts25%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts15%
144-159 pts15%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts5%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
degree5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
80%
In professional / skilled jobs
45%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£30,500
3 years on
£37,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching88%
Assessment & feedback84%
Academic support75%
Well organised85%
Learning resources84%
Student community79%
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Coventry University's own site.
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