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Undergraduate degrees

Civil engineering is one of the most diverse professions available. As a civil engineer, you’ll become involved in a wide range of activities, including planning, designing, constructing, maintaining, improving and managing the physical environment around us. You may help design transport systems, undertake the treatment and restoration of contaminated sites, enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, or design and construct iconic structures.

All degree courses within the School share a common first year of six compulsory modules. These expose you to the range of programmes offered within the School and provide a firm basis on which to specialise in later years – as well as giving you the flexibility to switch between these courses.

Enhancing your degree

Studying abroad is a great way to enhance your university experience, develop as a person, and grow in confidence.

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Taking an industrial placement during your course gives you a competitive edge when taking your next steps.

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Studying a four-year Integrated Masters (MEng, BEng), extends your studies to Masters level. It’s the highest award for undergraduate studies in engineering in the UK.

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Study civil engineering

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Why study at Leeds?

Accredited degrees: Our Industrial Advisory Committee, links with professional organisations and our academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers ensure our accredited courses are up-to-date with the modern practices and techniques that will enable you to succeed in industry upon graduation.

Hands-on learning: You’ll carry out project and design work, build scale physical models, and develop graphical presentation and computer modelling skills using industry-standard software in our teaching facilities.

Flexible degrees: Enhance your learning by choosing to take a study abroad year or industry placement, which develops your independence and is attractive to employers.

Career prospects: Our graduates are highly sought after by leading employers. 100% of UK based graduates who responded from the School of Civil Engineering are in graduate level employment such as professional or managerial work within 15 months of graduation (Graduating cohort 2020/21, Graduate Outcome Survey).

Research-based learning: Our globally recognised research feeds directly into your course and shapes what you learn with the latest thinking.

Global community: When you choose to study at the University of Leeds, you'll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of students and researchers who come from all over the world.

Supporting your studies: We support you from the moment you arrive to help you adjust to studying at university, and you'll be guided through your course by your personal tutor. We’re proud to have been awarded Silver Athena SWAN status which shows our strong commitment to equality.

Project and design work

Design projects are the core of the architecture and architectural engineering programmes, bringing together technical and creative skills.

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Civil Engineers work on projects that combine skills and knowledge to deliver a solution to a client.

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Top 10

in the UK for Civil Engineering

Guardian University Guide 2024

Top 50

in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Top 10

in the UK for Civil Engineering

Complete University Guide 2024

Exploring Leeds

Grand buildings, iconic landmarks and sustainable green space: our single-site campus has it all. When you study at the University of Leeds, you’ll be on the doorstep to one of the most vibrant and multicultural cities in the UK, with the benefit of enjoying our historic campus.

Funding your degree

If you have the talent, drive and potential to succeed, we want to make sure you can study with us whatever your financial circumstances. Find out about the different types of funding available in our funding overview and scholarships directory.

Find your place

One of the best ways to find out what it's like to live and study in Leeds is by speaking to a student. We have over 100 ambassadors live on Unibuddy, and you can search by course, subject area, level of study and nationality to find the right person to talk to.

"The learning played to my strengths but also developed my weaker creative side that I was curious to explore. Most architecture schools only focus on engineering or design, this focuses on both which is very valuable."
Rithik Jai CHand, Architecture MEng, BEng

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"I specially came from Italy for an open day and to see the university. I could really experience the friendly and professional environment and whoever I met was very welcoming."
Adeel Sheikh, Civil and Structural Engineering MEng, BEng

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"The course gives you an appreciation for both architecture and engineering which I think will make you a more well-rounded and efficient professional."
Ellen Slack, Architectural Engineering MEng, BEng

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