BEng/MEng Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering (Heriot-Watt University)
Civil engineering is a diverse subject that involves the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical environment.
Structural engineering is a sub-discipline of civil engineering that involves designing and analysing the strength, stability, and rigidity of structures such as building, bridges, dams, and tunnels.
This course is delivered at our Falkirk Campus for the first year and provides students with a sound understanding of civil engineering construction principles and techniques. The course is suitable for those seeking a career or progressing their careers in civil engineering design, or management and maintenance of infrastructure elements, such as construction of buildings, bridges, and rail.
Students study at Heriot-Watt University from year two and will develop knowledge of structures, elements, geotechnics, and hydraulics and hydrology, along with gaining design skills in transport design, infrastructure, and society.
At the end of year four, students can graduate with BEng (Hons) or stay for a further year and gain a Masters in Engineering (MENg) in either specialism.
Content
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Civil Engineering Contract and Project Management
- Civil Engineering Materials and Testing
- Civil Engineering Technology
- Construction Site Surveying A
- Construction Technical Communication Skills
- Construction Technology: Substructure
- Mathematics for Construction
- Structural Mechanics
- Civil Engineering Specialisms
- Civil Engineering Graded Unit 1
- Geotechnics A
- Mathematics for Civil Engineering
- Computer Applications for Civil Engineering
- CAD for Civil Engineering
Career Paths
- Senior Civil Engineering Technician
- Structural Engineer
- Construction Management
- Transportation project planner
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two highers at grade B and one at grade C or equivalent (to include Maths and a science or technology subject. Please note: Applications of Maths qualifications will not be accepted as an alternative to Maths qualifications)
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering plus one further Higher at B to from Physics or Maths (Please note: Applications of Maths qualifications will not be accepted as an alternative to Maths qualifications)
- NC in Engineering Level 6
Additional Requirements:
- Please note that selection will be made via successful interview
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Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
04 June 2027
Level 7