Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Civil and Environmental Engineering is a hugely relevant degree for today. The environment is a major consideration for local, national and international companies and governments, but never more is this true than when it comes to engineering projects of all sizes. Greater consideration has to be given to a range of environmental factors and this degree will go some way to making students aware of them. This Honours degree programme follows a similar structure to the straight MEng Civil Engineering degree.
The major difference is the compulsory requirement to study the Environmental Engineering course in year 4. This particular course deals with various aspects related to:
- surface water: sources of water pollution and their impact on aqueous environment and public health, water quality and supply, wastewater treatment;
- soil and groundwater: groundwater flow, groundwater contamination and pollution, subsurface contaminants transport mechanisms, sustainable land-groundwater management;
- solid waste: sources of solid waste, characterisation and treatment of solid waste, solid waste management;
- air pollution and control: air pollutants and sources, air pollution meteorology, pollutant dispersion in the air, air pollution control.
Students will develop a greater understanding of the environmental challenges and considerations required as part of major civil engineering projects, how to manage these challenges and implement effective solutions.
The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years you specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin third year.
It is possible to move between MEng and BEng and this can be accomplished at any point until the second half session of fourth year. Successful BEng candidates will be offered the chance to change to the MEng and there is no quota, meaning that if grade requirements are met that transfer is guaranteed.
Ranked 12th UK, 1st in Scotland for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022) Ranked 12th UK, 2nd in Scotland for General Engineering (Guardian 2022)
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| International | £26100 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £26100 | year 1 |
| EU | £26100 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| International | £24800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £24800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
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)
UCAS application code:
H255
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FAQ about Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- 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.
- Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.