Nottingham Trent University
Civil Engineering
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS H203
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
City Campus
Intl. Tuition
£17,950 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H203
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Course Overview
Civil Engineering at Nottingham Trent University in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
35,435
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
16.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
71.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Civil Engineering
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Civil Engineering topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Civil Engineering
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Engineering geology
- Minerals surveying
- Structural steel design
- Construction
- Architectural building studies
- Engineering surveying
- Built environment
- Construction technology
- Civil engineering
- Construction engineering
- Water supply
- Water management
- Bridge engineering
- Civil engineering law
- Excavation engineering
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
35,435
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
16%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
71%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,860
Average first-year salary
Costs & Living Expenses
Estimated Annual Costs
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