Structural Engineering Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelor & Master
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
73
/100
7951 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2024. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All Structural Engineering Courses in the UK
All Structural Engineering Courses in the UK
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 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
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 |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Structural Engineering
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Aug 27, 2024
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)