BEng Civil Environmental Engineering

The BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is a four-year, full-time undergraduate programme. The course combines civil engineering and environmental engineering. Students will learn how to build structures, construct roads, manage water, treat waste, reduce pollution, and improve the environment. Learning is done through lectures, project work, design projects, lab work, field trips, and a mentoring programme.

Students are assessed individually and in groups. Some of the assessment methods include coursework, lab reports, design submissions, and projects. The programme is accredited by professional bodies such as the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT), and the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE).

The University of Strathclyde is known as a technological university. It has been ranked highly for engineering in the UK. This makes it a great destination to study BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering. The university offers both education and career paths for students from different countries in the world. It has about 30,000 students from more than 140 countries.

The university has also been named the UK University of the Year by the Daily Mail University and Times Higher Education Awards. It has also been named Scottish University of the Year by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide, and is a Recipient of the Queen’s Anniversary Prize.

International students who wish to study BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at Strathclyde should submit transcripts or a certificate of previous qualifications. They also need to submit a personal statement, academic references (via UCAS), and proof of identity.

Grade Requirements:

• The standard entry requirement is an A in Mathematics and an A or B in one Science subject. The minimum requirement is a B in Mathematics or another Science subject. This is in high school (called Highers in Scotland) or the equivalent in your country.
• For A-level, students need a B in Mathematics and one Science subject for year one. For year two, they need an A in both.
• For the International Baccalaureate (IB), applicants need 34–32 points with 5 in Mathematics and one Science subject for year one. For year two, they need 36–34 points with 6 in both.
• For HNC or HND in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering, an A in the Graded Unit is needed for year one. An A and a B in the Graded Units are needed for year two.

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English will need to provide proof of their English ability by having at least a 6.0 overall score in IELTS.
• Those who do not meet the English requirement can take the English Language Teaching courses.

The tuition fee for this course for international students is £29,350 every year. There may be additional costs. This fee is subject to review by the university every year.

There are scholarships and funding available for international students who study BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. They include funding to cover part of the tuition and also reduce the cost of living. Some of them include the Emergency Aid Fund, Housing Support Fund, and the Mature Students Hardship Fund.

Graduates of BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering can work as:

• Civil Engineer
• Structural Engineer
• Consulting Engineer
• Urban Development or Infrastructure Planner
• Environmental Engineer

International applicants can apply through UCAS or the University of Strathclyde admissions portal. For a free consultation on every step of the application, contact AHZ Associates.