Civil Engineering - BEng (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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Merchiston Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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The profession of Civil Engineering covers many branches, allowing graduates to choose from a wide range of careers including geo techniques, water engineering, hydraulic structural engineering, environmental engineering and transportation.This course will give you an advanced introduction to each of these areas allowing you to decide on your specialism. Once specialised, you are not limited to your chosen field, but also have an understanding of how these other specialisms fit into the wider ...Read more

The profession of Civil Engineering covers many branches, allowing graduates to choose from a wide range of careers including geo techniques, water engineering, hydraulic structural engineering, environmental engineering and transportation.This course will give you an advanced introduction to each of these areas allowing you to decide on your specialism. Once specialised, you are not limited to your chosen field, but also have an understanding of how these other specialisms fit into the wider context.You will learn the fundamentals of Civil Engineering and the specifics of structural analysis, construction surveying, geotechnical engineering and relevant computer applications, as well as getting the chance to get experience in the field with a civil engineering internship.Combining mathematical and design skills, as well as communication and management abilities, our course offers many skills that can be applied to a range of civil engineering projects that will appeal if you have a creative mindset and jump at the opportunity to solve complex problems.Work Placement: Yes and Study abroad: Yes.

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20/279
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33rd
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£9,790 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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