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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Civil Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

Civil Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year BEng

BEngUndergraduate (Foundation)Engineering
Foundation YearUK Campus Option

Course Highlights

  • Learn in cutting-edge facilities at the technology-enhanced 'smart' campus in Dubai.
  • Graduate with the same University of Birmingham degree as UK-based students.
  • Study alongside other engineering disciplines for a genuinely interdisciplinary experience.
  • Strong industry links bring guest lectures, site visits and on-campus careers events.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials, laboratory and design work, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, design projects and exams, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.

Foundation Year

An integrated foundation year building the mathematics, science and academic skills for engineering degree study.

  • Mathematics I20 credits
  • Mathematics II20 credits
  • Physical Sciences20 credits
  • Data Handling and Skills10 credits
  • Academic English and Study Skills (STEM)30 credits

Year 1

Build the shared engineering fundamentals: mathematics, mechanics, materials, electrical engineering, fluids, computing and integrated design.

  • Engineering Mathematics 120 credits
  • Mechanics 120 credits
  • Fluid Mechanics and Energy Transfer20 credits
  • Electrical Engineering 120 credits
  • Engineering Materials10 credits
  • Introduction to Computing for Engineers10 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 1A10 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 1B10 credits

Year 2

Specialise in structures, geotechnics, hydraulics, materials and construction management.

  • Engineering Mathematics 220 credits
  • Structural Engineering 120 credits
  • Geotechnical Engineering 120 credits
  • Materials Engineering 120 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 220 credits
  • Open Channel Flow Hydraulics10 credits
  • Construction Practice and Management10 credits

Year 3

Advance into structural and geotechnical design, hydrology and water engineering, with an industrial research project.

  • Structural Engineering II20 credits
  • Geotechnical Engineering 220 credits
  • Materials Engineering 220 credits
  • Integrated Design Project 3 (BEng)20 credits
  • Industrial Research Project20 credits
  • Surface and Groundwater Hydrology10 credits
  • Water Transmission and Treatment10 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBB-BCC at A Level, including Mathematics.
IB Diploma: 5,5,4 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 24 points overall.
English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.

Careers

The Careers Network in Dubai supports your progression across construction, infrastructure, energy and climate resilience, with guest lectures and site visits from industry partners.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

BBB-BCC at A Level, including Mathematics (foundation entry)

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Engineering

Campus

Dubai, Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Course Type

Single honours, Integrated foundation year

Tuition Fee

AED 134,922/yr

Tuition is AED 134,922 for the foundation year, then AED 149106 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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