MEng Civil & Transportation Engineering

Bachelor's degree

In Edinburgh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    5 Years

Course introduction: As a civil engineer or transportation specialist, you’ll help create the built environment around us. Bridges, airports, highways, buildings and railways present their own problems and challenges and need efficient and effective engineering solutions.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Minimum Year 1 SQA Higher AABB including Higher Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject. Standard Grade 2/National 5 B in Maths and English. A Level BBC including Higher Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject. GCSE Grade B in Maths and English. Irish Leaving Certificate A2, A2, B1, B1 at Higher Level including Maths and Science. B at Ordinary level in Maths and English. International Baccalaureate points overall with three HL subjects at grade 5 including HL Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject....

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Design
  • Mathematics
  • Construction
  • Planning
  • Engineering
  • Accredited
  • IT Management
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Construction Training
  • GCSE Mathematics

Course programme

Learn the fundamentals of civil engineering and develop skills in structural analysis, transport systems, ground engineering, water resource management and transport planning. You’ll put these into practice on a work placement and gain industry insights from site visits, a week-long survey camp, an overseas field trip and input from engineering companies. You may also apply to study abroad as part of a tailored civil engineering exchange scheme or the Erasmus+ programme. These courses are accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation and the Institution of Structural Engineers. MEng Accredited CEng (Full) This degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See for further information. What you study Year 1 Construction Engineering Principles of Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Materials Engineering Communication Foundation Mathematics Construction Surveying Year 2 Civil Engineering Principles and Materials2 Fluid Mechanics Structural Analysis and Design Geotechnics 1 Intermediate Mathematics Project Management Year 3 Water Resources Engineering Geotechnics 2 Transport Engineering Construction Methods Structural Engineering 1 Further Intermediate Mathematics Year 4 Geotechnics 3 Railway Engineering Structural Engineering 2 Integrated Engineering Design 1 Honours Project (Dissertation) Year 5 MEng Dissertation and Integrated Engineering Design 2 MSc Transport Planning and Engineering Options Select four from: Public Transport Transport Policy Development Planning and Transport Assessment Traffic Engineering Control Transport and Traffic Models Transport Economics and Appraisal Traffic Management Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

Qualified and accredited civil engineers are in high demand for positions in companies and projects all over the world. You’ll find opportunities in consulting engineering companies, contractors, local / national government and utility companies. You may also continue on to study at Masters or PhD level.

MEng Civil & Transportation Engineering

Price on request