MEng Structural Engineering
About this course
MEng in Civil Engineering, with a focus on structural engineering. The programme covers major branches of civil engineering including materials, structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and transportation engineering. Early years focus on analysis and behaviours of materials, with a shift towards structural design and management in later years.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (B in Maths required) IB: 30 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be in an engineering relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths. HNC: B in graded unit. Must be in an engineering relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 71%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 24%
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 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.
- 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.
Modules
- Mechanics A
- Construction Technology: Small Scale Buildings
- Shaping Tomorrow Together A
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Mechanics B
- Building Services Technology
- Shaping Tomorrow Together B
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University 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 at Heriot-Watt University?
91% 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 at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Is MEng Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University 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 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. 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.
Does MEng Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.