Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BEng Hons Civil Engineering program, which develops and improves facilities and services that society needs. The program focuses on structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, environmental engineering, and transport planning.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: H200
• Accreditation: Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Engineers
• Study Abroad: Opportunity to study abroad in Year 3
• Second-Year Entry: Available for suitably-qualified students

Why This Course?

Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs, from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways, and stations. Graduates of this program develop and renew towns and cities, improve links with remote communities, and solve problems of air, land, and water pollution.

What You'll Study

The program follows a common structure in Years 1 to 3, with five core threads:

• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Water engineering
• Environmental engineering
• Transport and construction

In the later years of study, the course provides graduates with knowledge and skills in these five core areas.

Year 1

You'll study Foundations of civil engineering, including mathematics, engineering mechanics, civil engineering design, computing, professional skills, and geology.

Year 2

The second year of study focuses on structural engineering, soil mechanics, hydraulics and hydrology, chemistry and materials, and surveying.

Years 3 and 4

In the third and fourth years, you'll study structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, environmental engineering, transport planning, and engineering, construction management, and undertake a project dissertation. There is an increased emphasis on design and project work in the final two years of study.

Induction Course and Mentoring

The university runs an induction course for first-year students, designed to make them feel at home in the department. They also run a student mentoring system, whereby senior students mentor new students, and senior students are, in turn, mentored by civil engineering graduates.

Work Placement

Many companies offer summer placements for students at the end of Years 3 and 4. Some of these placements are tied to continuing sponsorship programs.

Student Competitions

As part of the curriculum, Year 3 students will take part in the Engineers Without Borders Challenge. In the past, students have also participated in annual design competitions run by the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers.

Assessment

The university assesses students individually and in groups, using a mix of methods ranging from class exams, coursework, laboratory reports, and design submissions.

Learning and Teaching

The university's learning and teaching aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career as an engineer. Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, student-led seminars, group projects, laboratory work, and fieldwork.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAB / AABBB (Maths A or Maths B and 1 Science at A or B)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB (Year 1 entry), AAA-ABB (Year 2 entry)
• International Baccalaureate: 34-32 (Year 1 entry), 36-34 (Year 2 entry)
• HNC/HND: Year 1 entry: HNC Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Construction Engineering with A in Graded Unit and pass in Maths for Construction
• International Students: View the entry requirements for your country
• English Language Requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit the English language requirements page for full details

Fees and Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales, and Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland fee status
• International: £29,350
• Additional Costs: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - approximate costs £40 to £50, Placements and field trips - optional constructionarium £50, compulsory outward bound no fee but charge for no show £300

Careers

The university's graduates are highly employable, with many working in civil engineering and construction, as well as in areas such as oil and gas, renewable energy, business, and accountancy. Some graduates also continue into postgraduate research.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Engineers, on behalf of the Engineering Council, as fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). A program of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng.