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

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University of Strathclyde

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering - MEng

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University of Strathclyde

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5 Years

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Civil and Environmental Engineers plan, design, construct and operate the major infrastructure systems on which our society depends and play key roles in projects which enhance the natural and built environments.Why Civil & Environmental Engineering at Strathclyde? Ranked Number 1 in Scotland and Number 3 in the UK for Civil Engineering by The Guardian University Guide 2024.Unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring.Groups design projects related to ...Read more

Civil and Environmental Engineers plan, design, construct and operate the major infrastructure systems on which our society depends and play key roles in projects which enhance the natural and built environments.Why Civil & Environmental Engineering at Strathclyde? Ranked Number 1 in Scotland and Number 3 in the UK for Civil Engineering by The Guardian University Guide 2024.Unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring.Groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries.Professional accreditation by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.The only Engineering Department in Scotland to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award, and one of only three Gold awards in Engineering across the UK.Your CareerRecent employers include Atkins, Mott MacDonald, AECOM, Jacobs, BAM Nuttall, COWI, Laing O’Rourke, I & H Brown, Balfour Beatty, Scottish Power and Scottish Water. Recent graduate roles include:ConsultantDesigner Site Engineer

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 20

Really enjoyed it, especially compared to high school. Lived in halls in first year and made friends for life, stayed at home for second year and got the best group of friends in..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
31 Oct 19

it has been very beneficial to my learning and i feel strathclyde is the best university for me. everyone i have met has been very helpful and pleasant to..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA - AAABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 - 32 Grades / Points required

Year 1 entry: Maths A OR Maths B and 1 Science at A or B; Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths A or Maths B and 1 Science at A or B)

Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B

Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5 and 1 science subject HL5; Year 2 Entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6 and 1 science subject HL6).

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SR
Student Reviewer
29 Feb 20
Civil and Environmental Engineering BEng (Hons)
Really enjoyed it, especially compared to high school. Lived in halls in first year and made friends for life, stayed at home for second year and got the best group of friends in...
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SR
Student Reviewer
31 Oct 19
Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng
it has been very beneficial to my learning and i feel strathclyde is the best university for me. everyone i have met has been very helpful and pleasant to...
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University of Strathclyde
McCance Building 16 Richmond Street Glasgow Glasgow, City Of G1 1XQ United Kingdom
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