Structural Engineering MEng (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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5 Years

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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

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Edinburgh Campus

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5 Years

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MEng Structural Engineering covers the same thorough grounding in the major branches of civil engineering such as materials, structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and transportation engineering. This programme offers a stronger emphasis on the analysis, skills and knowledge appropriate to structural engineering design, and will provide you with the key skills and knowledge required to become a professional structural engineer working in industry. Youll concentrate on analysis and ...Read more

MEng Structural Engineering covers the same thorough grounding in the major branches of civil engineering such as materials, structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and transportation engineering. This programme offers a stronger emphasis on the analysis, skills and knowledge appropriate to structural engineering design, and will provide you with the key skills and knowledge required to become a professional structural engineer working in industry.

Youll concentrate on analysis and behaviours of materials in the early years of the degree, with a focus on structural design and management as you progress through your studies.

Your personal development within a professional environment will be supported and developed throughout your studies to ensure you gain the core technical skills and personal qualities required to strive within the dynamic built environment industry at the highest possible technical level.

Potential career paths

  • Engineering professionals

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
90/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
22nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
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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Naomi
06 Dec 23

The Heriot-Watt campus is not just big—it's a scenic paradise. Teachers here are like your academic BFFs—approachable, always ready to lend a hand, and lightning-fast with email..Read more

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hugh
01 Dec 23

It has a small environment feel and everyone is very..Read more

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Civil Engineering

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Mathematics
100%
Physics
85%
Chemistry
33%
Further Mathematics
13%
Geography
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£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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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£25,008 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,008 per year

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£25008 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Structural Engineering reviews

Structural Engineering
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Naomi
06 Dec 23
BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
The Heriot-Watt campus is not just big—it's a scenic paradise. Teachers here are like your academic BFFs—approachable, always ready to lend a hand, and lightning-fast with email...
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hugh
01 Dec 23
BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
It has a small environment feel and everyone is very...
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