Study at an award-winning university
We're the Times Higher Education (THE) University of the Year. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
With challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity, engineers have an important part to play in designing, planning and future-proofing our built environment.
By studying BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at ARU, you’ll focus on the design and analysis of infrastructure.
From day one of this civil engineering degree, you will be working on real built environment projects. Our course is project-based, meaning you’ll be getting hands-on experience – and learning to think and work like an engineer.
Loading...
Entry requirements are not currently available, please try again later.
Explore how our students discover the link between their design and the construction process within civil engineering.
Work with other engineering students and build up your teamwork, management, leadership and problem-solving skills.
Explore all aspects and stages of the engineering process and discover where your passion and talents lie.
Tackle real-world engineering challenges and design, prototype and manufacture the products of the future.
“We provide hands-on experience with tools, components and materials through fun events and projects to help you build your skills. It's a fantastic way to meet other students, make industry contacts, and find mentors through our practical competitions, workshop days and events.” Sophie, President of the Engineering Society.
At ARU you’ll use our specialist facilities in Chelmsford, which include labs for:
As well as getting hands-on experience in our labs, there’s the chance to:
This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators, comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council, for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Senior Lecturer, Civil Engineering; Course leader
Deputy Head of School
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Civil engineers tend to specialise in two areas – design and production. The chances are that as a BEng (Hons) student your interests will lie in design, but our 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’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including our MSc Construction and Civil Engineering Management, which will prepare you for CEng (Chartered Engineer) status. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Informed by employers, our courses support an integrated approach to employability. You’ll have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities they are looking for and gain a deeper understanding of how your academic learning relates to the world of work through Live Briefs and Ruskin Modules.
To amplify your career ambition, you will need to actively dedicate time outside of your studies, whether you choose to explore placements, internships or volunteering. Or you could make a social impact by collaborating with our partner organisations through our volunteer scheme Students at the Heart of Knowledge Exchange (SHoKE). These all give you an edge, providing you with experience that you will be able to evidence on your CV and talk about in interviews.
Our Employability and Careers Service offers a range of expert advice and support to build your unique professional profile, including tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, and help to complete job applications. You’ll have 24/7 access to the Careers Centre, our comprehensive online digital resource, which empowers you to start building a Personal Career Development Plan from the very start. Design your future at ARU.
"Gain knowledge that you can deliver in your practical job."
UjjwalBEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Engineering at ARU (360 video)Chelmsford has something for everyone, and our green, modern campus is just ten minutes from the city centre.
Get to know ChelmsfordDo you have a question that we haven't answered so far? Talk to our application experts. You can also ask our Student Ambassadors about life at ARU.
We're here Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm (please note we close at 3.30pm on the first and third Thursday of the month for staff training), and Friday 9am-4.30pm.
You have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.
Your guide to placementsLoading...