MEng Civil and Structural Engineering
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Research Methods. The course includes an individual research project and a major interdisciplinary design project where students collaborate with external engineers and architects. A conceptual design project planning a new public building is completed before the final year.
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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).
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
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 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 80%
- 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 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 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 a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully 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
- Project Management Processes
- Multi-Disciplinary Project
- Soil Dynamics
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
- Concrete Assessment & Repair
- Finite Element Modelling
- Life Cycle Analysis & Environmental Impact Assessment
- Use of Sustainable Materials in Construction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee?
99% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng 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 MEng 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 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 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 a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng 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 MEng Civil and Structural Engineering at University of Dundee?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.