Explore how structures and infrastructure are designed, analysed and delivered. Build engineering judgement for projects that shape the built environment, with professional recognition requiring further competence and experience.
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For learners interested in building degree-level knowledge and practical skills for related careers or further study.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Design, Build and Test (Civil and Structural)First year
Computer Aided EngineeringFirst year
Mathematical Methods and ApplicationsFirst year
Soil MechanicsSecond year
Design Of Steel And Concrete StructuresSecond year
Engineering Mathematics and Machine LearningSecond year
Transportation StudiesFinal year (option)
Sustainable EnergyFinal year (option)
Feasibility StudyFinal year
Individual Research Project Civil and Structural EngineeringFinal year
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Compare two solutions for a small structure using assumed loads, explaining material choices and sustainability criteria.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Civil engineeringStructuresInfrastructure
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Civil engineer
Related career
Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.
Starting out
£29,000
UK median (2025)
£51,366
Experienced
£63,000
How to read the median
Covers professional civil engineers (SOC 2121), rather than construction technicians or tradespeople. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£56,021
Experienced
£65,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 1122: production managers and directors in construction. The group includes responsibilities and seniority above an entry-level job. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Quantity surveyors oversee construction projects, managing risks, controlling costs and making sure work is completed on time.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Develop surveying-specific technical skills and practical experience; a recognised surveying/conversion qualification may be needed, with separate assessment for RICS chartered status.
Business project managers plan tasks and organise people and resources to complete work projects on time and on budget.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop surveying-specific technical skills and practical experience; a recognised surveying/conversion qualification may be needed, with separate assessment for RICS chartered status.
Designs and maintains the power, lighting and environmental systems in buildings.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Supports geological investigations through sampling, measurements and laboratory tests.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Studies water systems to support flood management and sustainable use.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Measures land and prepares spatial data for development projects.
Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop surveying-specific technical skills and practical experience; a recognised surveying/conversion qualification may be needed, with separate assessment for RICS chartered status.
Assesses development proposals and plans how places use land.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000
How to get there: A relevant planning degree or recognised postgraduate conversion and practical planning experience are normally needed; chartered status requires the separate RTPI professional assessment.
Checks buildings against safety and building standards.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Requires building-regulations expertise and practical experience; regulated building-control activities require the appropriate Building Safety Regulator registration and competence class in England.
Analyse transport needs and develop sustainable movement plans.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£52,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Assesses environmental effects and advises on improvement and compliance.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Check the role’s required scientific subjects and methods; build laboratory, field or applied research experience. Specialist postgraduate study may be required; clinical registration is a separate route.
Produces technical drawings and models using design software.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000
How to get there: Match the role’s engineering discipline and practical design/technical requirements; conversion or specialist study may be needed. Chartered status requires separate experience and assessment.
Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Obtain appropriate occupational safety training, such as a recognised NEBOSH qualification, and practical risk-assessment experience; the academic course does not itself confer safety competence.
Insurance risk surveyors advise clients about the potential risks to them or their business, and how to minimise them to get the right level of cover.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Calculates the resources and costs needed for construction or engineering work.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Level 3 96 UCAS Points, or Foundation year Certificate
English language
ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.
Interview or assessment
No Interview
Classes and attendance
2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm
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Funding and support
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Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
