BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development

BEng (Hons) Scheme in Civil Engineering and Sustainable Development is designed to provide students with a high-quality interdisciplinary education in areas of environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, structural and transportation engineering as well as construction management. Students will study the common curriculum for the first year and select their major study at the end of second semester of Year 1 according to their interests and strengths.

Attractive Features

• Four-year full-time comprehensive programme
• Opportunities to join exchange programmes for 1-2 semesters at internationally famed universities
• Practical training modules in the technologically advanced Industrial Centre of the University
• Summer placement in Hong Kong, Mainland China or overseas
• Scholarships are available for students demonstrating excellent academic performance

Entrance Requirements

Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):

• Chinese Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics (Extended part - Calculus and Statistics) or Mathematics (Extended part - Algebra and Calculus)
• Combined Science: Biology + Chemistry
• Combined Science: Biology + Physics
• Combined Science: Physics + Chemistry
• Geography
• Integrated Science
• Economics

Applied Learning subject(s):

• Building Facilities Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Notes:

There is no compulsory subject requirement. The admission score will be calculated based on “Any Best 5 Subjects” mechanism (after subject weightings have been applied). For more details, please visit the website of Academic Registry.

Applicants who have not taken the preferred subjects will still be considered for admission but they may need to take relevant underpinning subjects in order to gain the foundation knowledge.

Professional Recognition

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) is the only statutory professional engineering body in Hong Kong. Graduates are expected to be qualified for Corporate Membership of HKIE after appropriate trainings and are eligible to join Scheme A training of HKIE in respective disciplines. 

*For details, please refer to the curriculum

^Potential accreditation pending assessment by HKIE

Career Prospects

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering
Graduates are well-prepared for employment as engineers and receiving rewarding salaries in both public and private sectors, such as governmental agencies, engineering consultants and contractors.

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering (Structural and Fire Safety Engineering)
Graduates are well-prepared for employment as engineers and can receive good salaries in both the public and private sectors.

BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development
Graduates are ready for employment as environmental and transportation engineers and sustainable development professionals in both public and private sectors, such as civil servants, managers, analysts, and environmental consultants.