| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Civil and Environmental Engineering (BEng) program at Cardiff University is a three-year full-time program that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to become work-ready engineers. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, design classes, and individual projects, students gain a comprehensive understanding of civil and environmental engineering principles, with a focus on environmental issues. The program is accredited by several professional engineering institutions and has strong links with industry, providing graduates with excellent career prospects.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
This three-year full-time Civil and Environmental Engineering (BEng) program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to become work-ready engineers. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory work, design classes, and individual projects, students gain a comprehensive understanding of civil and environmental engineering principles, with a focus on environmental issues.
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Provide a solid foundation in mathematics, science, and engineering principles.
- Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Equip students with practical design and analysis abilities.
- Foster an understanding of environmental sustainability and its role in civil engineering.
- Prepare graduates for professional careers in civil and environmental engineering.
Outline:
Program Content:
The program covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Engineering mathematics and computation
- Fundamentals of civil engineering
- Applied design and practice
- Building modeling
- Environmental engineering
- Hydraulics and soil mechanics
- Structural analysis and design
- Sustainable civil engineering design and practice
- Construction and construction management
- Environmental policy and regulation
- Water engineering
- Geotechnical engineering
Program Structure:
- Year 1: focuses on establishing a strong foundation with core modules like engineering mathematics, fundamentals of civil engineering, and applied design and practice.
- Year 2: builds upon the knowledge from year 1 with modules like building modeling, environmental engineering, and hydraulics and soil mechanics. It also includes a five-day residential field course focused on field studies of the natural and built environment.
- Year 3: allows students to specialize in their chosen area through elective modules and complete a major individual project.
Modules:
The program features various core and optional modules, including:
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Engineering Maths and Computation (EN1211)
- Fundamentals of Civil Engineering (EN1212)
- Applied Design and Practice (EN1217)
Year 2 Core Modules:
- Engineering Analysis (EN2026)
- Building Modelling (EN2091)
- Environmental Engineering (EN2313)
- Hydraulics and Soil Mechanics (EN2314)
- Structural Analysis & Design Theory (EN2320)
- Sustainable Civil Engineering Design & Practice (EN2321)
Year 3 Core Modules:
- Construction and Construction Management (EN3104)
- Environmental Policy and Regulation (EN3220)
- Project (EN3300)
- Water Engineering (EN3303)
- Geotechnical Engineering (EN3304)
- Structural Design Studies (EN3307)
- Civil Engineering Design (EN3309)
Year 3 Optional Modules:
- Concrete Materials and Structures (EN3311)
- Environmental Geotechnics (EN3314)
- Environmental Hydraulics (EN3317)
- Waste Management and Recycling (EN3401)
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Tests
- Short reports
- Professional development portfolio
- Presentations
- Written examinations
- Dissertation report
Assessment Criteria:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Professional skills
- Key skills
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Time management
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Laboratory work
- Design classes
- Individual projects
- Field trips
- Guest lectures
Faculty:
The program is taught by experienced and qualified academics who are active researchers in their respective fields.
Unique Approach:
The program uses a hands-on, project-based learning approach that allows students to apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Students also have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources, including design studios, laboratories, workshops, and computer suites.
Careers:
Career Paths:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers in a variety of areas, including:
- Civil engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Construction management
- Project management
- Consultancy
Career Opportunities:
Graduates are employed by major consultancy and contracting firms, national and multinational companies, and government agencies.
Career Outcomes:
- High graduate employability rates
- Starting salaries are competitive
- Many graduates continue their studies at the postgraduate level
Other:
Accreditations:
The program is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers.
Open Access Makerspace:
Students have access to an open-access makerspace where they can design, create, and collaborate.
Location:
The program is offered at Cardiff University, which is located in the heart of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales.
Additional Notes:
- Tuition fees and entry requirements are not included in this response.
- The program content and structure may be subject to change.
Fees for home status
We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.
Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland
We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. Learn more about the undergraduate fees for students from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. The University will provide resources such as computers and associated software, laboratory equipment (including any safety equipment) and any required learning resources (both electronic and in hard copies).
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget.
Living costs
We're based in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Find out more about living costs in Cardiff.
