Structural Engineering Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master

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Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Structural Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £31250 £35302
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £26397 - £36777 £29125 - £43439

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28616 £30688 £35273
25-75 percentile range £26476 - £30900 £26663 - £35399 £29988 - £42855

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Structural Engineering

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

Current jobs

Among graduates of Structural Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

Typical employers for graduates of Structural Engineering

  • Construction/Engineering Consultancies
  • Airports
  • Coastal and Marine Structures
  • Buildings
  • Bridges
  • Railways
  • Tunnels

Specialisations within Structural Engineering

  • Design and Construction of Buildings and Structures

Jobs of graduates of Structural Engineering (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Structural Engineering at University of Brighton

70% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sports and fitness occupations
0% Elementary occupations
0% Caring personal services

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Structural Engineering

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Structural Engineering, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Structural Engineering is the study of the principles of engineering as they apply to the design and construction of structures in the built environment.

The median salary of graduates of Structural Engineering was £28663 15 months after graduation, £31250 3 years after graduation and £35302 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Structural Engineering studies:
  • Master of Engineering (Honours) - MEng (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
  • Master of Engineering - MEng
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
  • Master of Science (Postgraduate) - MSc (PG)
  • Master of Science (Engineering) - MSc (Eng)