Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng
University of Abertay Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £29000 | £25000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £30000 | £21500 - £30000 | £23500 - £35000 |
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Abertay Dundee
Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28663 | £30583 | £35060 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £25509 - £35943 | £28785 - £43518 |
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Course Description
Why Study Abertay's MEng/BEng (Hons) in Civil and Environmental Engineering?
Our course is ranked 8th in the UK by the the 2021 Guardian Guide, and the top course in Scotland. It is the only Scottish Civil Engineering undergraduate degree with a guaranteed work placement during Year 3.
By studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Chartered Civil Engineer. You’ll also help contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and societies by understanding interactions between buildings, infrastructure, and the environment.
This degree will give you a firm grounding across a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, with plenty of practical and hands-on experience gained through industry partners, including Transport Scotland, Balfour Beatty, Sweco, BAM, and BEAR Scotland.
As you progress, you’ll get a chance to work directly in the industry – an integrated part of your degree – and to take a deeper focus on specific areas that impact the built, human and natural environment.
Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it:
UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide).
UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021).
UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
Accreditation
The BEng (Hons) / MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers.
MEng Accredited CEng (Full)
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 and Environmental Engineering MEng at University of Abertay Dundee
| 85% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Civil Engineering
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Abertay Dundee
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Maths at National 5/GCSE grade C/4 required
Costs
Tuition Fees Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:-
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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:
January 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
University Rankings
Positions of University of Abertay Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Abertay Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #56
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Abertay Dundee
Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
