Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng
Abertay University
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Master of Engineering - MEng

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering - MEng

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**Study Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay and gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Chartered Civil Engineer. Our Civil Engineering undergraduate degree is vocational and has industry work placements integrated into the course. There is a big shortage of civil engineers in Britain and Europe, making you hugely employable as soon as you graduate.** You’ll gain a firm grounding across a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, with plenty of ...Read more


Study Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay and gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Chartered Civil Engineer. Our Civil Engineering undergraduate degree is vocational and has industry work placements integrated into the course. There is a big shortage of civil engineers in Britain and Europe, making you hugely employable as soon as you graduate.

You’ll gain a firm grounding across a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, with plenty of practical and hands-on experience through placements with industry partners such as Transport Scotland, Balfour Beatty and BEAR Scotland.


Practical, hands-on experience

You’ll also get hands-on experience with a practical construction challenge in year two. This is where you work in teams to plan, project manage and construct a scaled-down version of real-world structures such as bridges, pavilions, wind turbine footings and other civil engineering projects.


Almost 100% employment after graduation

You’ll contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and societies by understanding interactions between buildings, infrastructure, and the environment. Due to smaller class sizes our approach is more personal, as it means we have more time to spend with each student. After following a common pathway for two years, you’ll take either the Standard or Applied route. The Applied route includes an 18-week work placement, crucial if you want to be a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.This course ranked


1st in Scotland for teaching satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2023)

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Accreditations


Integrated Masters: MEng Accredited CEng

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprised of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See www.jbm.org.uk for further information. You can choose to take either the five-year Integrated Masters (MEng) or the four-year Bachelor’s (BEng Hons) degree. If you leave after stage three (having passed 360 credits) you will be given the award title 'BEng in Civil Engineering'.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
89/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
53rd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
99th
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
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Marcus
01 Mar 24

The University is very modern and in-tune with student needs. There are plenty of ways that Abertay help to support your study and alleviate stresses connected to mental health..Read more

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Samantha
29 Feb 24

Great university, library is a fantastic place to study and has everything you need. Lecturers are lovely, helpful and understanding. definitely needs more cafes though i barely..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

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Scottish Higher:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

Pass Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

To include Maths

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To include Maths at S5 or H4

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Construction and the Built EnvironmentConstruction and the Built Environment (Building Services Engineering)Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering)

Entry into Year 2 with one of the following HNC's:-Civil Engineering - Graded Unit BConstruction Management - Graded Unit B to include module DW45: Structural MechanicsEntry into Year 1 with one of the following HNC's:-Architectural Technology - Graded Unit BBuilding Surveying - Graded Unit BComputer Aided Drafting & Design - Graded Unit B plus numerate subject at BEngineering Practice - Graded Unit BEngineering Systems - Graded Unit BMechanical Engineering - Graded Unit B

Entry into Year 3 with HND Civil Engineering - Graded Unit BEntry into Year 2 with HND Construction Management - Graded Unit B to include module DW45: Structural MechanicsEntry into Year 1 with one of the following HNC's:-Architectural Technology - Graded Unit BBuilding Surveying - Graded Unit BEngineering Systems - Graded Unit B

in Core Component.Design, Surveying & Planning for ConstructionOnsite ConstructionBuilding Services Engineering for ConstructionDesign & Development for Engineering & ManufacturingMaintenance, Installation & Repair for Engineering & ManufacturingEngineering, Manufacturing, Processing & ControlAgriculture, Land Management & Production

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£15,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£15,000 per year

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Students from International

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£15000 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Environmental Engineering reviews

Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
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M
Marcus
01 Mar 24
Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng
The University is very modern and in-tune with student needs. There are plenty of ways that Abertay help to support your study and alleviate stresses connected to mental health...
Read more
S
Samantha
29 Feb 24
Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng
Great university, library is a fantastic place to study and has everything you need. Lecturers are lovely, helpful and understanding. definitely needs more cafes though i barely...
Read more
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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