Master the essential engineering skills to creatively and innovatively address the challenges faced by the civil engineer of the 21st century. From day one of studying our Civil Engineering BSc (Hons) degree course, you will be working on real built environment projects using maths and science to tackle engineering problems. You will become well equipped to shape our future built environment whether it involves design, construction and maintenance of bridges, buildings and transportation systems, planning flood defences or developing infrastructure for sustainable energy generation.
Full description
Civil engineers shape the world around us by working on major projects to develop sustainable, resilient communities and infrastructure. Confronted with challenges such as climate change and a growing and changing population, their role in adapting current structures and systems is crucial.
At ARU, we understand how the needs of the industry change. We've revised our Civil Engineering degree courses to make sure that you're trained in the challenges faced by civil engineers in the 21st century.
With our newly designed degree course, your learning will be based around the civil engineering project, giving you the chance to immediately apply the theory you learn in class to address the challenges of the project. Using our specialist workshops and labs you will learn how to carry out site investigations, select the best materials for the job, analyse and design structures and engineering systems, plan the construction process and assess and mitigate the environmental impact of the project.
While studying Civil Engineering at ARU, you’ll design, analyse, build and test your projects; develop your technical skills and knowledge; and be ready to hit the ground running as a graduate civil engineer.
What is the different between the BSc and the BEng?
Our BSc (Hons) course focuses on the contractor and production so if it is the construction site that excites you, then this is course for you. If you're interested in the design and analysis of infrastructure, the BEng (Hons) will give you the theoretical framework to work in consultancy.
So what is an MEng?
The three-year BEng and BSc degrees are both accredited, however to reach CEng (Chartered Status) you will need to go on and do a Masters degree to apply for this status. An MEng is a four-year course that incorporates a BEng degree with a postgraduate year, giving you the ability to apply for CEng status at the end of your course.
Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators acting on behalf of ICE, IStructE, CIHT and IHE for the Engineering Council UK, this degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). With further learning (a masters) both courses are accredited for Chartered (CEng) status. See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
Foundation year option
You have the option to study this course as a four-year degree with foundation year. In your first year you'll study with our partner, ARU College on our Cambridge campus. After that:
UK students study with us in Chelmsford in years 2 to 4
EU and international students stay in Cambridge for Year 2, but study with us in Chelmsford in years 3 to 4.
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Level 3 (foundation year)
Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Technology
Year one, core modules
Introduction to Civil Engineering
Engineering Skills 1
Civil Engineering Project 1
Engineering Essentials
Year two, core modules
Civil Engineering Project 2
Ruskin Module
Hydraulics and Geotechnics
Engineering Skills 2
Material Technology
Work placement (optional placement year)
Year three, core modules
Civil Engineering Project 3
Structural Analysis
Materials and Manufacture
Major Project
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
Civil engineers tend to specialise in two areas – design and production. This course will prepare you for both.
Design civil engineers work mainly in offices, looking at the need for projects and how a particular project can be achieved.
Production civil engineers work and plan on-site, check the quality of work, and oversee schedules and budgets.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. If you would like to continue your studies and develop further skills with us, we offer a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate courses. If your goal is CEng (Chartered Engineer)status then you will need to complete a technical Masters like our MSc Civil Engineering course.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
