Civil Engineering
University of StrathclydeCivil Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 4 years. 81% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is ABB - BBB.
A-Level Entry
ABB - BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
81.39%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Civil Engineers plan, design, construct and operate the major infrastructure systems on which our society depends including transport, water and energy systems as well as major buildings and other structures.
Why Civil Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 1 in Scotland and Number 3 in the UK for Civil Engineering by The Guardian University Guide 2024.
Unique opportunities to participate in industry-led problem-based learning and mentoring.
The only Engineering Department in Scotland to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award, and one of only three Gold awards in Engineering across the UK.
Groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries.
Groups design projects related to developed and emerging countries.
Student successes in national competitions.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation.
Your Career
Recent employers include Atkins, Mott MacDonald, AECOM, Jacobs, BAM Nuttall, COWI, Laing O’Rourke, Systra, RJ McLeod, I & H Brown, WSP, Balfour Beatty, Scottish Power, Scottish Water and Wood Group.
Recent graduate roles include:
Consultant
Designer
Site Engineer
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Glasgow
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Civil engineering, Architecture and planning, Building and construction
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ