Civil Engineering

Design a sustainable future. Get hands-on with real civil engineering projects, tackle climate challenges, and help create safer, greener, resilient cities.

What is civil engineering?
Civil engineering is about making life work. From the bridges you cross and roads you travel on to flood defences and future sustainable cities, civil engineers design, build, and protect the environments we rely on every day.

If you want a career where you can see the impact of your work, solve real-world problems, and help protect the planet, civil engineering puts you right at the heart of it.

Why study civil engineering at Leeds Beckett?

Our BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering degree is a hands-on, industry-focused course designed to turn your ideas into practical engineering skills. You won’t just learn theory, you’ll design, test, analyse, and build, using the same tools, software, and techniques used by professional engineers.

As part of this course, you’ll:


• Tackle society’s global challenges – including climate change, sustainability, and resilient infrastructure



• Build practical, hands-on engineering skills employers are actively looking for



• Learn from industry experts in structural, water, geotechnical, and highways engineering



• Work in specialist laboratories using industry-standard software and equipment



• Gain industry experience through summer placements and an optional paid placement year



• Start building your professional engineering profile from day one



You’ll graduate with the confidence, competence, and mindset to succeed as a graduate civil engineer.

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Accreditation that boosts your future
This degree is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) on behalf of the Engineering Council. This means it meets the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

The JBM represents leading professional bodies including:


• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)



• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)



• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)



• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)



• Permanent Way Institution (PWI)



Accreditation gives your degree professional recognition and a clear route into engineering practice.

Industry experience and placements
We’ll support you in securing summer placements and an optional placement year in industry. This gives you opportunities to work on real engineering projects, build confidence in professional environments, and stand out to employers before you graduate.

Professional guidance
You’ll take part in development sessions led by industry professionals, helping you explore different civil engineering careers and discover where your strengths lie. We also maintain strong links with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), one of the world’s most respected engineering institutions, with more than 200 years of history. Through our relationship with the ICE, you’ll learn more about the work of civil engineers, why the profession matters, and the global opportunities a civil engineering career can offer.

Why study the BSc Civil Engineering course at Leeds Beckett University?
• Fully JBM-accredited, supporting your journey to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status



- 94% of students on BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*


• Real paid placement opportunities – boost your CV, earn while you learn, and get a head start in industry with a summer placement or optional placement year



• Train in industry-standard labs and specialist facilities – use the same tools and technology as professional engineers



• Get out on site – take part in local and regional site visits to see major projects happening in the real world



*National Student Survey 2026

Curiosity needs thinkers, makers, and dreamers. It needs you!

Leeds Beckett believes that when unlike minds come together, incredible things happen. That’s why they don’t just teach; they collaborate, challenge and inspire.

Their courses are meticulously designed, combining practical experience through work placements with a vibrant location at the heart of one of the UK’s largest student communities. Boasting a top 10 UK ranking for both course quality and student life (Unicompare 2026) and a prestigious five-star QS rating, LBU sets the standard for excellence.

The university prioritises student wellbeing and stands among just seven universities nationwide to earn the University Mental Health Charter Award - proof of their unwavering commitment to advancing mental health and wellbeing.

All of this is why 98% of Leeds Beckett students and graduates would recommend studying at the university to a friend (Unicompare, 2024 reviews).