This degree covers the main Civil Engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering and transportation engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil engineers. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with a focus on design and management in the specialisation Years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.
Civil Engineering is ranked in the UK top 20 and...
This degree covers the main Civil Engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering and transportation engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil engineers. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with a focus on design and management in the specialisation Years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.<br/><br/>Civil Engineering is ranked in the UK top 20 and 3rd in Scotland for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021. Our degrees are supported by the Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities.<br/><br/>In Year 1 you have the opportunity to visit a range of construction sites and experience guest lectures from professional engineers.<br/><br/>In Year 2 you have the opportunity to participate in Constructionarium, which provides hands-on construction working alongside professional engineers and tradesmen to construct scaled down versions of bridges, buildings, dams and civil engineering projects from all around the world.<br/><br/>There is flexibility to transfer between Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering degrees in Years 1, 2 and 3.<br/><br/>In Year 4, students undertake a week long collaborative design project working with students from across the built environment disciplines or can apply to study at a partner institution in Europe or North America.<br/><br/>In Year 5, students have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Barcelona, looking at the design of some of the worlds’ most iconic structures.<br/><br/>Students on this programme also have the opportunity to apply for an Inter-Campus transfer to Dubai or Malaysia. <br/>Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
H201
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in a relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics). GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherScottish HNCPass HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit and at least SCQF level 7 mathematics for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in a relevant subject with A in graded unit with at least SCQF level 7 mathematics. Scottish HNDPass For Year 2 entry: HND in a relevant subject with BB in graded units with at least SCQF level 7 mathematics. For Year 3 entry: HND in a relevant subject with AB in graded units with at least SCQF level 7 mathematics Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C A,B,B including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £25,008 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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