Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,008
(c. USD33,368.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering program explores materials science, structural systems, geotechnical principles, hydraulic engineering, and transport infrastructure, equipping students with essential competencies for achieving chartered engineer status. Initial coursework emphasizes material analysis and properties, gradually shifting toward design methodologies and project management in later stages. Throughout your academic journey, we foster professional growth by cultivating both technical expertise and interpersonal skills necessary to excel in the evolving construction sector at an advanced technical standard. Our curriculum benefits from the specialized knowledge of practicing civil engineers, structural specialists, construction experts, and academic researchers. Heriot-Watt University's engineering research achieved 96% world-leading status in REF 2021, securing top positions in Scotland and ranking third nationally through collaborative research with the University of Edinburgh. The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering curriculum integrates cutting-edge research from Heriot-Watt's Institute of Sustainable Built Environment (ISBE), operating within the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) - a premier UK institution for interdisciplinary studies addressing crucial economic and social challenges. ISBE researchers pioneer impactful studies in sustainability, digital transformation, and built environment management, ensuring our undergraduate program maintains its innovative, industry-aligned approach. The school additionally participates in the Royal Academy of Engineering-endorsed Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design, one of four national hubs promoting best practices in sustainable construction education and research. Professional opportunities for graduates include various engineering specializations.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Year 1: Standard entry requirements - Highers AABB (including Mathematics), A-Levels BBC - ABB (including Mathematics at B), Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (including 5 in HL Mathematics), BTEC DMM (in relevant engineering course), HNC B in graded unit (including 1 unit of SCQF Level 7 Maths if you do not have Higher Maths), check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Minimum entry requirements (under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you: live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or are care experienced)- Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B), A-Levels BBC - ABB (including Mathematics at B). Year 2 - Advanced Highers BB (including Mathematics plus AABB at Higher), A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics at B), Int. Baccalaureate 35 points (including 6 in HL Mathematics), HNC A in graded unit (in a relevant subject area and Mathematics at SCQF Level 7), HND BB in graded unit (in a relevant subject area and Mathematics at SCQF Level 7), BTEC DDM (in relevant engineering course), Global College Successful completion of our Engineering with Accelerator Programme. Year 3 - HND AB in graded units (in a relevant subject area and Mathematics at SCQF Level 7). IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
25,008