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BEng Civil and Structural Engineering

University of Dundee

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, covering structural analysis, materials, and construction. Core topics include programming, project management, research methods, and engineering design. The final year includes an individual research project and a conceptual design project planning a public building. The course is fully accredited for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

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Institution
University of Dundee
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Engineering
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
H200
Typical offer
A-level CCC, IB 28
Median salary
£33,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) Physics preferred.) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher Level Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBC (Essential subject: Mathematics at Higher).

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What students say

Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 89%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 89%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 15%

What graduates do next

Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 75%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 90%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 75%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 11%
  • East of England: 2%
  • London: 7%
  • South East: 2%
  • South West: 3%
  • Scotland: 73%
  • Northern Ireland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 95%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
  • Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
  • Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
  • Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Modules

  • Engineering Materials
  • Introduction to Structural Analysis
  • Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A
  • Engineering Project Management
  • Mechanics
  • Science and Engineering Mathematics 1B
  • Engineering Project II
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Surveying
  • Civil Engineering Project II
  • Mathematics for Engineers
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Geomechanics
  • Structural Analysis
  • Structural Analysis & Design
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Civil Engineering Materials and the Environment
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Professional Development
  • Soil Mechanics
  • Digital Structural Analysis and Design
  • Concrete Structures and Sustainability
  • Mathematics for Engineers II
  • Individual Research Project
  • Geotechnical Design
  • Water Resources and Treatment
  • Construction Management I
  • Structural Design
  • Conceptual Design Project

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee earn?

The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.

What do graduates of BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee do next?

70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee?

93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee?

The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.

Is BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Does BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.