MEng Civil Environmental Engineering
Course overview
The MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is a five-year course. It is an undergraduate course from which students graduate with a master's degree. Students can start in their first or second year and will have the opportunity to study abroad in their third or fifth year.
The programme combines civil engineering (such as building bridges, roads, and structures) with environmental engineering (including water supply, pollution control, and waste management). The programme is accredited by professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation, and the Institute of Highway Engineers.
Students learn through lectures, tutorials, seminars, individual and group projects, lab work, field work, and case studies. Assessment is through exams and coursework, lab reports, and design submissions.
Entry requirements
International students who want to study MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde must submit a transcript or a certificate of their previous educational qualification. They also need a passport and a personal statement.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants should have an A or a B in Maths and any science subject in high school or secondary school qualification (called Highers in Scotland) or its equivalent in your country (i.e., AAAA / AAABB (Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B).
- Applicants with the International Baccalaureate will need 36-32 points with HL5 in Maths and a science subject to start year one and 38-34 points (with Maths HL6 & 1 science subject HL6) to start year two.
English Proficiency:
- International applicants must demonstrate a minimum overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS English language test.
- Those who do not meet the English requirement can take any of the English language preparatory courses.
Scholarships
Asylum Seeker Scholarship
Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.
BBA International Scholarship
25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study
Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.
Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students
Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.
Up to £6,000Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship
Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.
Up to £5,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)
Value: 25% fee reduction per year.
Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.
Up to £7,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering can have jobs such as:
- Civil Engineer or Structural Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Water Resources or Hydraulic Engineer
- Construction Project Manager or Construction Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students to study MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is £29,350 every year. This fee can be reviewed yearly, and there can be additional costs.
Admission
International applicants can apply through UCAS or the University of Strathclyde admission portal. It is advised that international students contact AHZ Associates for free guidance on all the admission processes.
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