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

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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

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Civil engineers design, build and operate the physical infrastructure that we often take for granted; from bridges and buildings to water treatment and waste management systems.Civil engineering involves:* creatively applying your physics and mathematics knowledge to deliver unique solutions to complex problems * selecting and using the appropriate engineering and computational tools to ensure safe and sustainable solutions * using your advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering materials to ...Read more

Civil engineers design, build and operate the physical infrastructure that we often take for granted; from bridges and buildings to water treatment and waste management systems.Civil engineering involves:* creatively applying your physics and mathematics knowledge to deliver unique solutions to complex problems * selecting and using the appropriate engineering and computational tools to ensure safe and sustainable solutions * using your advanced knowledge of Civil Engineering materials to select the correct solution for the required applicationThis programme will train you to be a civil engineer for the future, giving you the knowledge and skills you need to shape and sustain our ever-changing world.You will have the opportunity to specialise in many technical streams including:* structural engineering * environmental engineering * construction management * geotechnical engineering * fire safety engineeringWe put a strong emphasis on engineering design, both individually and in groups, throughout this degree programme.


Why Edinburgh?

You will be taught by leaders in their Engineering fields whose knowledge is actively sought out by industry and government internationally. Our unique programmes give you a broad and detailed understanding of Civil and Environmental Engineering, setting you up to work in any field you choose after graduation. You will benefit from field trips, design-led and team-oriented teaching approaches, and strong engagement with industry which informs our teaching.Our university boasts world-leading facilities, creating the perfect atmosphere in which to learn.Our thriving student-led civil engineering society (CivSoc) connects students with social, industrial and academic networks and activities, while our student-led Engineering societies lead the country in: * hyperloop technology * rocketry and satellite design * electric vehicle innovation * and much more You will be supported to gain recognition for undertaking an Industrial Internship via the Edinburgh Award.


Ties to industry

We have strong industrial engagement through our Industrial Advisory Board and industrial input to our teaching, including our design projects.You will also have opportunities to interact with recent graduates who are now working in industry.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
15th
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%
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95%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£25,000
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Entry requirements

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A level:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

ABBB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 32 Grades / Points required

ABB - BBB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science/Computing, Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. GCSEs: Physics or Science at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

ABBB by end of S5 or AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B and English at C.

34 points with 655 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Design Technology at 5. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL) and English at 5.

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Civil Engineering

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Chemistry
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Further Mathematics
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Economics
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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£36,800 per year

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£36,800 per year

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£36800 Per year

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