Civil Engineering BEng

Course Highlights

• Birmingham is ranked 68th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, maintaining our position in the top 100 universities globally and placing us in the top 10 amongst UK universities.
• Access our world-class facilities and diverse academic team of research and education leaders
• Opportunities to engage with industry throughout the programme
• Learn from research-led teaching and industry-driven curriculum, keeping you at the forefront of robotics and AI innovation

What You'll Study

Teaching is jointly delivered by academic staff in Dubai and the UK, offering high-quality learning resources and assessments where you can undertake interdisciplinary or industry-supervised projects. Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields Engage in tutorials that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning Foster independence through project work, preparing you for professional environments and ongoing personal development Experience active learning and engagement in the lab which develop skills such as collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and independent problem-solving Assessment Learning and teaching methods will take the form of lectures, classes, case study work, online assignments and quizzes, presentations and self-directed study. Work will be assessed via exams, coursework, presentations and a dissertation. To enrich your learning experience, our teaching is jointly delivered by staff in Dubai and the UK. Typically, each module’s preparation team consists of staff members across both campuses with at least the module leader based in the Dubai campus. You'll receive the same high-quality teaching and learning resources (lecture notes, tutorial sheets, video resources, example lectures, logbooks, etc.) and rigorous assessments (projects, coursework, assignments, exams, etc.) as your fellow students on the UK campus. You'll have the opportunity to conduct projects under the supervision of staff members from either campus. You can also work on projects that are collaboratively supervised by staff members in other Schools within the University and with industry-based engineers, which significantly increases the type of project topics available. You'll also have the option to propose projects based on your interests during your final year project and in the coursework of some modules. Lecture Tutorial Projects Laboratory

Entry Requirements

Careers

You will benefit from our excellent links across all areas of the civil engineering industry. These will help enrich and enhance your learning and prepare you for the best possible start when you graduate. You will have access to a wide range of opportunities, such as: Guest lectures and seminars with industry partners Site visits to get involved in real projects On-campus careers events hosted by our Careers Network In a competitive global market, you need to be ready for work before you graduate. At the University of Birmingham Dubai, our careers services will help you plan and achieve your ambitions. Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network Dubai information, advice, and guidance service offers support to help you identify your options, develop your skills and gain access to opportunities that propel you towards your career goal.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

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