MEng Civil Engineering
About this course
MEng in Civil Engineering. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, Institute of Highway Engineers, and Railway Engineering Institution, meeting the educational base for Chartered Engineer (CEng). Group design projects address challenges in developed and emerging countries, with industry-led problem-based learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths A OR Maths B & 1 Science at A or B) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5 & 1 science subject HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6 & 1 science subject HL6)
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 89%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 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.
- BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £38,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. 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 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 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. BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Civil Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.