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The BEng Civil Engineering course covers broad-based civil engineering subjects to equip you with knowledge and skills to plan, design and implement major civil engineering projects.

There are two 18-week periods of paid industrial training, which are obtained competitively. You will also visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the course.

Ranked top in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2019.

This course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and has been accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.

Entry Requirements

2022 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths and one from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Computing Science or Physics plus English at National 5.

Entry to year 2 is possible with 3 Advanced Highers at CCC including Maths and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Physics plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BBBB including Maths and one from Biology (or Human Biology), Chemistry, Computing Science or Physics plus English at National 5.

Progression Routes

Careers as a civil engineer are varied, ranging from design and construction in private industry to employment with national industries or with local, regional or central government.