Civil and Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Dundee
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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16-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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Course info

This course gives you a broad overview of core civil engineering topics. For example, youll study geomechanics, structural analysis, surveying, materials, and fluid mechanics.Using this knowledge, youll explore your creativity by developing innovative designs and structures. Youll also learn about key issues for practicing civil engineers, such as health and safety, and management.Many of your projects will involve working with others. Youll have an opportunity to develop communication and team ...Read more

This course gives you a broad overview of core civil engineering topics. For example, you'll study geomechanics, structural analysis, surveying, materials, and fluid mechanics.Using this knowledge, you'll explore your creativity by developing innovative designs and structures. You'll also learn about key issues for practicing civil engineers, such as health and safety, and management.Many of your projects will involve working with others. You'll have an opportunity to develop communication and team working skills. You'll regularly go on trips, site visits, and other installations which gives you a valuable insight into industry as well as practical experience.There are also opportunities for vocational and industrial placements throughout your degree.We are the only Scottish university taking part in the CMS Collaboration, a major experiment at the Large Hadron Collider CERN. Our students have had the opportunity to visit the site during their studies.Our Civil Engineering society run regular social events and have close connections with ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) Tayside.This course is accredited as fully satisfying the educational requirements for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). This means it will give you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of civil engineering design and application.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
58th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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callum
01 Mar 23

Very personal feel to teaching. Lecturers always making an effort to help even out of University hours. University is less than 5 minutes away from city centre. Course is very..Read more

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Oliver
01 Mar 23

All the study facilities you could ask for for civil engineering. And great opportunities for sport with like minded people. Little opportunities to help direct entry students..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC - ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 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

including mathematics

including mathematics

Higher Level grades 5, 5, 5 to include mathematics

A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM

A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit. To include either Higher Maths at B or Maths for Engineering 1

A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Unit. To include either Higher Maths at B or Maths for Engineering 1

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,100 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.

£23,100 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Civil Engineering (General) reviews

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callum
01 Mar 23
Civil and Structural Engineering MEng (Hons)
Very personal feel to teaching. Lecturers always making an effort to help even out of University hours. University is less than 5 minutes away from city centre. Course is very...
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Oliver
01 Mar 23
Civil Engineering MSc
All the study facilities you could ask for for civil engineering. And great opportunities for sport with like minded people. Little opportunities to help direct entry students...
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University of Dundee
Nethergate Dundee Dundee, City Of DD1 4HN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.2 miles away

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