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Undergraduate

Ready to shape the future? Our Civil Engineering programme is designed for hands-on learners eager to innovate sustainable infrastructure.

Dive into practical projects while harnessing cutting-edge technology with our state-of-the-art labs, featuring 3D printing and advanced material testing facilities. Our programme encompasses essential areas such as structural engineering, design, geotechnics, hydraulics, building information modelling (BIM), construction, and resilient-smart infrastructure.

With a strong focus on innovative design, you'll cultivate the vital skills that are increasingly sought after worldwide. Moreover, learning in the UK's 'Energy Estuary' offers you strong industry partnerships and valuable real-world experience through placements and site visits, keeping you connected to the latest trends in the field.

About this course

Learn the heart of the UK’s rapidly growing ‘Energy Estuary’ and unlock solutions that improve lives through Hull's Civil Engineering programme. With a focus on sustainability, resilience, and innovation, you’ll gain the skills needed to address the challenges of modern infrastructure, from climate change to urbanisation. The course covers key areas such as structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulics, and building information modelling (BIM), providing a solid technical foundation alongside practical, hands-on experience.

From day one, you’ll be treated as a trainee engineer, engaging in project-based learning where you can plan, build, and test your own prototypes. You’ll have access to resources such as the Ken Swift Manufacturing Centre, the Mechanical Engineering Workshop, and the Material Lab for materials testing. The Acoustic Wind Tunnel Lab allows practical learning in fluid dynamics, while the Robotic Lab and HIVE immersive technologies provide cutting-edge tools for project-based work and simulations. These state-of-the-art facilities ensure you gain the practical experience needed for a successful career in civil engineering.

The programme’s emphasis on real-world applications means you’ll gain experience through laboratory work, industry collaborations, and optional placement opportunities. Our industry connections and partnerships with key industry leaders including Spencer Group, ABP, ARUP, Sewell Group, Mott MacDonald, Siemens, Orsted, McKinsey & Company, Smith & Nephew, and Alan Wood & Partners mean students can gain invaluable insights into the engineering industry, embarking on live projects and site visits.

With a curriculum designed to meet the demands of the modern workforce, you’ll graduate equipped with both technical expertise and practical experience in sustainable design, project management, and resilient infrastructure, ready to shape the world’s future.

Learn by getting your hands dirty and clean.

Module options

Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.

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Our facilities

Equipped with the latest 3D printers, laser scanners and cutters, and CNC machines. This is where you’ll digitally fabricate models and prototypes. Then test them.
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Our academics

At Hull, you'll be taught by expert engineering lecturers who bring real-world industry links into the classroom. You’ll learn from practising engineers whose cutting-edge research directly shapes our courses.

Their dedication to advancing the profession ensures you'll be at the forefront of emerging engineering trends. A part of this is our strong female presence in our engineering faculty, who empower the next generation of diverse leaders in the field.

Professor Xudong Zhao

Professor Xudong Zhao

Professor of Engineering / Director of Research

Dr Vicky Skoulou

Dr Vicky Skoulou

Graduate Research Director (GRD) of School of Engineering / Assoc. Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Chemical Engineering

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Future prospects

Civil engineers are behind the infrastructure that shapes our world—designing and building everything from bridges and highways to sustainable urban spaces and water treatment systems. Your skills will be in high demand across a wide range of industries, from construction and transportation to environmental management and beyond. With a national shortage of engineers, you'll have excellent career prospects in an ever-growing field.

Potential Careers include: Structural Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Construction Project Manager and many more.

Become part of the next generation of futuremakers

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

The standard way to apply is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.

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Not ready to apply yet?

Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

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