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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 is a 36-week period of paid industrial training incorporated into this degree, which is obtained competitively. If you are successful in completing this period of employment, you will graduate with a 'Sandwich' degree which demonstrates to employers that you are ready to make an immediate contribution to their teams. This thin sandwich placement is undertaken out-with term time/on a part-time basis meaning it does not affect the duration of the degree. The practical nature of the civil engineering course also means that you will visit construction sites and spend time at the National Construction College as part of the degree.

Entry Requirements

2023 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.