Undergraduate

Civil Engineering

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Learn the heart of the UK’s rapidly growing ‘Energy Estuary’ and unlock solutions that improve lives through Hull's Civil Engineering programme.
Unlock optional placement opportunities with our industry connections including Spencer Group, ABP, ARUP, Sewell Group, Mott MacDonald, Siemens, Orsted, McKinsey & Company, Smith & Nephew, and Alan Wood & Partners.
You’ll have access to resources such as the Ken Swift Manufacturing Centre, the Mechanical Engineering Workshop, the Acoustic Wind Tunnel Lab and and the Material Lab for materials testing.
Cover key areas such as structural engineering, geotechnics, hydraulics, and building information modelling (BIM), providing a solid technical foundation.
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This course will open soon for applications from students enrolling in the 2026/27 academic year.

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.

  • Boost your CV

    with a placement

  • Industry standard facilities

  • Live project

    based learning and site visits

  • Focus on

    sustainability and innovation

  • Learn in the UK's Energy Estuary

    and benefit from industry connections

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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.

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time is divided across the year varies and depends on the module you are studying.

How you'll be assessed depends on the course you study, and the modules you choose. You may be assessed through a mix of examinations, coursework, presentations and group projects.

Choose your modules

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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Entry requirements

What do I need?

When it comes to applying to university, you'll need a certain number of UCAS points. Different qualifications and grades are worth a different amount of points. For this course, you'll need…

We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.

But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.

Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.

What do I need?

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

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.

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Take a look at our facilities

Ken Swift Manufacturing Centre

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.

Robert Blackburn Computer Lab

200-seat high-performance desktops with various commercial software, i.e., SolidWorks, MATLAB, Aspen, and ANSYS, to problem-solve design-related exercises.

Mechanical Engineering Workshop

The SoE mechanical engineering workshop provides the means of using machinery such as lathes, milling machines, pillar drills, CNC machines, as well as a variety of hand tools.

Acoustic Wind Tunnel Lab

Our 20-year acoustic wind tunnel lab serves the purpose of enabling near- and far-field acoustic and aerodynamic studies on various aerodynamic components and to examine noise control techniques.

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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.

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Your next steps

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

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

Not ready to apply?

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.

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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