We know that your future career prospects are important, and we're here to help you prepare for the world of work.

Whether you've just joined ARU or you're starting to think about graduation, the Employability Service can support you with career planning, job searches, interview preparation and more. We also organise a host of events, including careers fairs, workshops and opportunities to meet employers.

The MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course prepares you for a design, technical or managerial role in civil engineering. Initially, this position is likely to be with either a multi-disciplinary consulting company, a civil engineering design practice, a large infrastructure organisation or a contracting organisation. After gaining some experience and completing professional qualifications graduates will be able to work as a self-employed consultant or start their own specialist consultancy practice.

Our civil engineering graduates work in a range of project and lead engineer roles in multi-national organisations including Skanska, Network Rail, Atkins, Balfour Beatty, Carillion, SETRACO Nigeria, Environment Agency and Transport for London as well as in local authorities across the UK.

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

Employers, consultants and clients in the construction industry value professional qualifications and so the MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering has been presented for accreditation by the Joint Board of Moderators who represent several organisations including the Institution of Civil Engineers, one of the main professional bodies representing civil engineering employers and civil engineers. An accredited MEng provides all the academic learning required to become a Chartered Engineer.

Accredited courses are designed to deliver the skills required by employers which means that successful students are highly desirable to civil engineering organisations.

Studying with us for longer than six months

If you’re coming to study with us for undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research course, you’ll need to apply for the Tier 4 student visa.

The new ‘Graduate’ route will be open to all international students –  immigration status as a student and have successfully completed a course of study in any subject at undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider. The visa will allow eligible students to work, or look for work, in any career or position of their choice, for two years after completing their studies.

India to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board  
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: CBSE, Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu
HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of 5 subjects from any other exam board

Bangladesh to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma 
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
2-year Bachelor degree in a related subject from a recognised institution with  60% or above

Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board or other recognised institution) in a related subject with 60% or above

Nepal to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma
International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
Higher Secondary Education Board Examination Certificate with 60%

Sri Lanka to ARU

A recognised foundation programme
International Baccalaureate Diploma

International Advanced Levels (A Levels)

Two General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level examinations or local Sri Lankan A levels with grade C in relevant subjects with grade C or above

GCE A levels from a recognised UK examination board.
An International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 24 points.
A university foundation course recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Relevant qualifications obtained in your home country

If English is not your first language you'll need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Do note that some of our courses may have higher English language proficiency requirements; for specific details and exceptions regarding IELTS, please visit your course page of choice.

Please note that any student requiring a SELT for pre-sessional English course must ensure that they take their IELTS at an approved test centre.

We also accept the following English language tests as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element:

ETS TOEFL iBT with 80 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Pearson PTE with 57 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

128 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
3 GCSEs including English Language and Science grade C, or grade 4 or above, and Maths grade B or grade 6 or above.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Alternatives
UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted, related subjects are required.
UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted, related subjects are required.
UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.