Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Strathclyde offers a BEng in Civil & Environmental Engineering, a professionally accredited course that equips students with the knowledge and skills required to build a successful career as an engineer.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: H291
• Accreditation: Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation & Institute of Highway Engineers
• Study abroad: Opportunity to study abroad in Year 3
• Second-year entry: Available for suitably-qualified students

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as:
• fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Course Content

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

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

Year 1

• Foundations of civil engineering, including mathematics, engineering mechanics, civil engineering design, computing, professional skills, and geology.

Year 2

• Structural engineering, soil mechanics, hydraulics & hydrology, chemistry, and materials, and surveying.

Years 3 & 4

• Structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, transport planning & engineering, construction management, and a project dissertation.

Learning and Teaching

Our 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
• Fieldwork

Assessment

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

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AAAB / AABBB (Maths A OR Maths B & 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: 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.

Fees and Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & 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 & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £29,350

Careers

Our graduates’ ability to fit quickly and productively into teams in industry makes them highly employable. Many graduates work not only in civil engineering and construction but also in areas such as oil and gas, renewable energy, business, and accountancy. Some of our graduates also continue into postgraduate research.