Civil Engineering involves the planning, design, construction, management, maintenance, and operation of much of the infrastructure that surrounds us and underpins modern civilisation. Examples of such infrastructure includes buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, towers, pipelines, retaining walls, sewers, wastewater treatment plants, drainage, flood control and water supply. The BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering programme thus develops essential knowledge of engineering principles and enables their application towards the solution of civil engineering problems, with the aim of improving the quality of life of all.

Future Careers

Graduates are expected to be able to progress towards become a professionally qualified civil engineer. Career opportunities are available in a wide range of organisations in the civil engineering and construction sector, including public works, consulting and construction companies, civil aviation, road and transportation authorities, environmental protection authorities. Furthermore, graduates are equipped with fundamental problem-solving and numeracy skills which enable them to adapt to the challenges of working in many other industries, as well as in research and development.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for admission to the BEng (Hons) programmes must satisfy the following minimum general entry requirements:

• At least a Credit Six in Bahasa Melayu at GCE ‘O’ Level (applicable only for Bruneian students applying for Government Scholarship)
• At least a Credit Six in Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent
• At least a Credit Six in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Level or an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL overall score of 550 or its equivalent.
• For mature applicants: standard university requirements for mature candidates as prescribed by university regulations apply.

In addition to the general requirements above, specific entry requirements for BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering below must also be satisfied:

• CCC or a minimum of 240 GCE ‘A’ Level points for 3 ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics (Grade C or higher) and two relevant subjects*.
  *Relevant subjects include Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Design and Technology, Computer Science and Geography. Accounting, Economics, Information Technology and Psychology are also acceptable if the applicant has at least a credit in GCE ‘O’ Level Physics.

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• An International Baccalaureate Diploma score of 28 points, with a minimum of 5 points each in Physics and Mathematics at standard level or 4 points each at higher level, and with at least two relevant subjects in Sciences and/or Mathematics at higher level.

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• A relevant Diploma at BDQF Level 5 or BTEC/BDTVEC Higher National Diploma or Advanced Diploma or its equivalent with minimum CGPA of 1.6 out of 3, and Merit grade or higher in at least 60% of analytical modules such as Mathematics, Soil Mechanics, Hydraulics and Structures.

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• For mature applicants, a relevant BDQF Level 5 Diploma or its equivalent, with relevant engineering-focused work experience to be decided on a case-by-case basis.

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• Other work experience and/or qualifications deemed to be equivalent to one of the above to be decided on a case-by-case basis (including successful completion of the BriTE programme).