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Civil Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

MEng Civil Engineering covers materials, structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and transportation engineering, and will provide you with the key skills and knowledge required to become a professional civil engineer working in industry.

You’ll concentrate on analysis and behaviours of materials in the early years of the degree, with a focus on design and management as you progress through your studies.

Your personal development within a professional environment will be supported and developed throughout your studies to ensure you gain the core technical skills and personal qualities required to strive within the dynamic built environment industry at the highest possible technical level.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including Maths plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Maths at B plus English at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including Maths plus 4 Highers at AABB.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H201

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Department

Civil and Structural Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.hw.ac.uk

Career Area

Construction

Career Sectors