BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with Placement Year
Course Overview
Civil engineering is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable world. At Aston University, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and build the infrastructure of the future, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This program is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on technical skills but also on the interpersonal and ethical aspects of the profession. However, at Aston University, we don't just teach theory; we emphasise practical, real-world experience. Our partnerships with industry leaders mean you'll have the opportunity to work on live projects and gain hands-on experience from day one.
Key Program Highlights
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- 5th in the UK: Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘value added’ (Civil Engineering; Guardian, 2026)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
Course Overview
Civil engineering is at the forefront of creating a more sustainable world. At Aston University, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to design and build the infrastructure of the future, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility. This program is designed to provide a well-rounded education, focusing not only on technical skills but also on the interpersonal and ethical aspects of the profession. However, at Aston University, we don't just teach theory; we emphasise practical, real-world experience. Our partnerships with industry leaders mean you'll have the opportunity to work on live projects and gain hands-on experience from day one.
Key Program Highlights
- Gold standard teaching: Aston University was awarded Gold- the highest possible rating for Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
- 5th in the UK: Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘value added’ (Civil Engineering; Guardian, 2026)
- Ranked 24th in the world: Aston University is ranked 24th in the world for reducing inequalities
- Top 5% in the world: Top 5% of global evaluated institutions (QS World University Rankings 2026)
- Earn more: Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 three years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)
Requirements
Modules
- Introduction to Civil Engineering
- Engineering Surveying
- Construction Materials
- Introductory Mathematics for Engineering, Digital, and Physical Sciences
- Engineering Science 1
- Power Skills
- Interdisciplinary Design Project
- Introductory Programming for Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Structural Analysis and Numerical Modelling
- Sustainable Materials and Design
- Fluid Mechanics
- BIM for Construction
- Transport Infrastructure Engineering
- Geotechnics 1
- EPS Placement Year
- Independent Civil Engineering Project
- Civil Engineering Design Project
- Hydraulics
- Geotechnics 2
- Civil Engineering Project Management
- Sustainable Infrastructure Systems
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