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University degree

Civil Engineering

Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited · Manchester
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

Civil engineers build the world according to people’s constantly evolving needs and to increasingly demanding specifications. The University of Bolton's BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering is an exciting opportunity to develop a deep understanding of civil engineering’s key principles and applications, helping you build a rewarding career in the sector.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts25%
64-79 pts25%
80-95 pts5%
96-111 pts20%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
How they qualified
80% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels80%
other higher education20%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
81%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
After 15 months
£23,000
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled40%
Elementary occupations30%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Sales occupations10%
What students say National Student Survey
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching70%
Assessment & feedback81%
Academic support82%
Well organised74%
Learning resources90%
Student community82%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Highly recommend
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — good transport links
Postgraduate · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On t
Final year · Part-time
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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 Manchester Conservatoire of Creative and Performing Arts Limited's own site.
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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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