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University degree

Civil Engineering

University of Portsmouth
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Design, construct and maintain infrastructure that supports everything from buildings and transportation to safe drinking water and sanitation. Shape the world. Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng Design, construct and maintain infrastructure that supports everything from buildings and transportation to safe drinking water and sanitation.

Shape the world. 112-120 points (BEng) / 120-128 points (MEng), from 2 or 3 A levels or equivalent, to include a relevant subject Look up at skyscrapers you’ve helped design, travel on roads you’ve engineered, and lead major infrastructure projects around the world. On this accredited Civil Engineering degree, you’ll learn how to design, construct, operate and maintain the essential infrastructure that supports everyday life — from buildings and transportation networks to flood defences, clean water systems and sanitation.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
96-111 pts25%
112-127 pts15%
128-143 pts25%
144-159 pts25%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
100%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
£32,000
After 15 months
£29,000
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Portsmouth's own site.
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