Study Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment

Clearing at Roehampton

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Build a future in a world that doesn't stand still.

At the University of Roehampton, our engineering, surveying, construction and built environment BSc degrees combine practical learning with industry-focused teaching to help you develop the technical knowledge, project management skills and experience employers value.

Learn in industry-standard facilities and apply your knowledge through real-world projects, gaining the practical experience needed to tackle industry challenges in civil and environmental engineering, construction and the built environment, and shape a more sustainable future while you study engineering in London.

Why study Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment at Roehampton?

  • Learn in specialist facilities including engineering laboratories, digital fabrication spaces, technical drawings studios, 3D printing, laser cutting and concrete technology and materials testing facilities within the Dorothy Buchanan Building.
  • Tackle real-world challenges through hands-on projects, practical learning and employer-informed activities that help you apply theory to industry scenarios across engineering, construction and surveying.
  • Build skills for the future by exploring how technology, design and innovation can create more sustainable, resilient buildings, infrastructure and communities through civil and environmental engineering and the wider built environment.
  • Benefit from strong industry connections through partnerships with employers and guidance from our Industry Advisory Board, helping ensure your learning reflects the needs of industry and supports careers in engineering project management and construction.
  • Collaborate across disciplines with students and academics from across the built environment, reflecting the way professionals work together in practice across architecture, construction surveying and engineering.
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers across architecture, civil engineering, architectural engineering, architectural technology, construction management, land surveying, surveying and project management.

Where you'll be learning

Based in the Dorothy Buchanan Building, our specialist engineering laboratories and fabrication spaces give you hands-on experience with the tools, technologies and testing equipment used across the engineering and built environment sectors. From digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping to materials testing and hydraulic engineering, you'll develop practical skills that prepare you for professional practice.

  • Design, create and prototype using advanced 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC routing technologies.
  • Develop practical engineering skills by testing materials, analysing performance and applying classroom learning to real-world challenges.
  • Explore civil and environmental engineering principles through hands-on experiments in specialist hydraulic and engineering laboratories.
  • Work with industry-standard equipment and software, building the technical knowledge and confidence employers value.
  • Collaborate on innovative projects in dedicated facilities designed to support creativity, experimentation and problem-solving.

Accommodation & support

Starting university through Clearing can feel like a big step, but you won’t be doing it alone.

We offer cost-of-living support that really makes a difference, along with timetables designed to fit around you. You’ll also benefit from affordable accommodation and career guidance tailored to your ambitions, so you have the confidence to succeed every step of the way. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Clearing, from offers and results day to accommodation, finance and what happens next. If you need quick guidance before making your next move, you’ll find it here.

You'll speak to one of our friendly Admissions Advisers who are there to help you and answer any questions. 

When you call, please have the following information ready:

  • Your UCAS ID number if you have one. (Don't worry, we can help you even if you are not already in the UCAS system)
  • A list of your qualifications (including GCSEs) and the grades you achieved in each
  • The name of the course you are interested in

We'll ask you for the information above and then will let you know if we can make you an offer. 

At this stage, offers will be conditional and will only be confirmed once you have added a Clearing choice in UCAS or made a direct application and met your conditions.

Flexible offer-making - we will consider your wider circumstances in considering your offer. We accept a wide range of qualifications including BTEC qualifications, A-levels, and T-levels and will offer flexibility depending on your wider circumstances. We welcome applications from students of all ages and backgrounds.

Remember, we will only be able to help you if you already have all your results.

Please note that any offer made is subject to our student contract.

We'll send you a provisional offer email which will have details of the next steps – make sure you keep an eye out for it!

We'll have rooms available for you in our on-campus accommodation. If you accept your offer by Thursday 11 Septmeber, we can guarantee you a place.

Check out our accommodation

Yes! You can book onto a campus tour! Find out more about our upcoming events.

Ready to take the next step?

Get in touch to explore our Engineering, Construction and Built Environment degrees, find the right course for you and take the next step towards applying.

Our team is here to answer your questions and support you throughout the application process.