Edinburgh Napier University

BEng/BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The profession of Civil Engineering covers many branches, allowing graduates to choose from a wide range of careers including; geo techniques, water engineering, hydraulic structural engineering, environmental engineering and transportation. This course will give you an advanced introduction to each of these areas allowing you to decide on your specialism. Once specialised, you are not limited to your chosen field, but also have an understanding of how these other specialisms fit into the wider context.

You will learn the fundamentals of Civil Engineering and the specifics of structural analysis, construction surveying, geotechnical engineering and relevant computer applications, as well as getting the chance to get experience in the field with a civil engineering internship. Combining mathematical and design skills, as well as communication and management abilities, our course offers many skills that can be applied to a range of civil engineering projects that will appeal if you have a creative mindset and jump at the opportunity to solve complex problems. Civil engineers contribute to our ever-expanding built environment, becoming a civil engineer means you can make a real impact on communities around the world.

Key highlights

  • Advanced introduction to geotechnics, water, structural, environmental and transport engineering
  • Choose your specialism after exploring each branch of civil engineering
  • Modules in structural analysis, construction surveying and geotechnical engineering
  • Civil engineering internship provides hands-on experience in the field
  • Training in relevant computer applications for engineering projects
  • Develops mathematical, design, communication and management skills

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — to include to include Maths
  • Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer

Scholarships

  • Albert Morris Scholarships

    Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Civil engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Geotechnical engineer
  • Water engineer
  • Environmental engineer
  • Transportation engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £21,120

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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