Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Civil Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £28500 | £32000 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £29000 | £25500 - £32000 | £27000 - £36500 |
All Civil Engineering courses of Heriot-Watt University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28663 | £31250 | £35302 |
25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £26397 - £36777 | £29125 - £43439 |
All Civil Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
This degree covers the main Civil Engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering and transportation engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil engineers. The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with a focus on design and management in the specialisation Years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.
Civil Engineering is ranked in the UK top 20 and 3rd in Scotland for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021. Our degrees are supported by the Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities.
In Year 1 you have the opportunity to visit a range of construction sites and experience guest lectures from professional engineers.
In Year 2 you have the opportunity to participate in Constructionarium, which provides hands-on construction working alongside professional engineers and tradesmen to construct scaled down versions of bridges, buildings, dams and civil engineering projects from all around the world.
There is flexibility to transfer between Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering degrees in Years 1, 2 and 3.
In Year 4, students undertake a week long collaborative design project working with students from across the built environment disciplines or can apply to study at a partner institution in Europe or North America.
In Year 5, students have the opportunity to participate in a field trip to Barcelona, looking at the design of some of the worlds’ most iconic structures.
Students on this programme also have the opportunity to apply for an Inter-Campus transfer to Dubai or Malaysia.
Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) and 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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
90% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Civil Engineering MEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £24048 | year 1 |
International | £24048 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
H201
University Rankings
of Heriot-Watt University
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Heriot-Watt University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #4
- #22
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #4
- #381
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 31 university rankings of Heriot-Watt University
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | 86% | 0% | 9% | £9250 | £40940 | 200 | London |
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Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng | University of Strathclyde | 87% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £26700 | 200 | Glasgow |
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Civil Engineering and Architecture with Industrial Placement Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 87% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 174 | Southampton |
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Environmental and Civil Engineering (with a Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £25300 | 161 | Belfast |
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Civil Engineering Design and Construction MEng (Hons) | Nottingham Trent University | 89% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £17150 | 117 | Nottingham |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 52% | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 119 | Pontypridd |
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Engineering (Civil) MEng (Hons) | Durham University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £30000 £31250 | - | Durham |
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Civil Engineering and Architecture with Foundation Year MEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £23620 | 174 | Southampton |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Exeter | 72% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £29700 | 171 | Exeter |
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Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 50% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £29110 | 155 | Sheffield |
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FAQ about Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) Heriot-Watt University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £28500 3 years after graduation and £32000 after graduation.
- Therapy professionals (90%), Teaching Professionals (5%), Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (5%),
- 10 graduates rated the course 93. This means that 93% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Heriot-Watt University achieved the highest ranking for Civil Engineering. It is ranked #22 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Civil Engineering). See all subject rankings for Heriot-Watt University.
- Civil Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Heriot-Watt University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 153 which is higher than 82.96% of all Civil Engineering courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024