Why this course?

Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs – from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways and stations.

Tall buildings such as the Shard in London or the new Queensferry Bridge across the Firth of Forth are exciting examples of civil engineering.

Graduates of our civil engineering degrees develop and renew towns and cities, and improve links with more remote communities.

Solving problems of air, land and water pollution and protecting society against natural disasters are also important aspects of civil engineering.

Study with us

• unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring
• only Civil Engineering department in Scotland to hold an Athena Swan Silver award
• professionally accredited courses and academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers
• groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries
• student successes in national competitions

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the:

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

on behalf of the Engineering Council as:

• fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
• partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Careers

Our graduates ability to fit quickly and productively into teams in industry makes them highly employable. Many graduates work not only in civil engineering and construction but also in areas such as oil and gas, renewable energy, business and accountancy.

Some of our graduates also continue into postgraduate research.