Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
- Develop design, modelling and testing skills.
- Work with professional constraints, standards and teamwork.
Cardiff University · Cardiff
Civil Engineering (BEng)
An accredited civil engineering degree (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE) with strong design content, lab and studio work and field trips. Year-in-industry and MEng routes are also offered.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Design engineer
- Project engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Engineering consultant
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A-levels ABB-BBC including grade B in Maths
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Minimum of 3 Sri Lankan A-Levels considered; offers generally comparable to the UK A-level requirements for the course
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each subskill
- English alternatives
- Usually IELTS 6.5 minimum; in-house English for University Study and summer pre-sessional courses available
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Cardiff University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on cardiff.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Cardiff University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.