MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture
About this course
MEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering and Architecture, integrating structural engineering principles with architectural design. Core topics include Programming, Research Methods, Project Management, and Engineering Design. The final year incorporates a collaborative design project or industry placement. Group-based work occurs at multiple points throughout the programme.
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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).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 50 offers from 62 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 10%
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 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
- Architectural Technology 1
- Engineering Materials
- Introduction to Structural Analysis
- Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A
- Mechanics
- Science and Engineering Mathematics 1B
- Engineering Project II
- Personal Development Planning
- Between Thinking and Making, Historic Architecture in Context
- Architectural Theory + Practice 2
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Surveying
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Fluid Mechanics
- Geomechanics
- Structural Analysis
- Structural Analysis & Design
- Personal Development Planning
- Cities, Infrastructure and Society.
- Civil Engineering Materials and the Environment
- Professional Development
- Soil Mechanics
- Digital Structural Analysis and Design
- Concrete Structures and Sustainability
- Mathematics for Engineers II
- Contemporary Architectural Practice and Precedent
- Individual Research Project
- Geotechnical Design
- Construction Management I
- Structural Design
- Conceptual Design Project
- Project Management Processes
- 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
- Multi-Disciplinary Project
- Design Internship in Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £33,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 195 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 50 offers from 62 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture 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 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 MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture at University of Dundee?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.