BSc Civil Engineering
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 65%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 46%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 95%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 30%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership.
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £48,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University?
65% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for Graduate Membership. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.