BEng/BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

at Edinburgh Napier University

In year one you will learn the principles of Civil Engineering via an introduction to Materials, Structural Analysis, Construction Process and methods of Engineering Communication including use of industry-standard software platforms. The formative stages of your studies are specific to Civil Engineering and are not taught as part of a common first and second year. All areas are underpinned by developing competency in relevant mathematical techniques and approaches to problem solving.

Once an understanding of the fundamental principles of Civil Engineering has been established, you will then progress on to more advanced areas of Structural Design, Geotechnics, Fluid Mechanics and Transportation Engineering. You will implement practical solutions across a range of applied applications and develop your skills in lateral problem solving and innovative thinking.

In your final year of study you will develop, manage and undertake a programme of independent investigation under the guidance of an associated research supervisor. You will also work as part of a team to fulfil a client’s project brief relating to the development of a substantial piece of Built Environment Infrastructure – the successful fulfillment of this brief will require you to utilize all of the skills developed over the course of your studies with us.

Popular modules

Year 1

• Construction Engineering
• Principles of Civil Engineering
• Foundation Mathematics
• Construction Surveying
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Communication

Year 2

• Civil Engineering Principles and Materials 2
• Fluid Mechanics
• Structural Analysis and Design Geotechnics 1
• Intermediate Mathematics
• Project Management

Year 3

• Water Resources Engineering Geotechnics 2
• Transport Engineering
• Construction Methods
• Structural Engineering 1
• Further Intermediate Mathematics

Year 4

• Geotechnics 3
• Railway Engineering
• Structural Engineering 2
• Integrated Engineering Design 1
• Honours Project (Dissertation)

Undergraduate and postgraduate taught degrees 

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component

LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with overall 39 or above, and 25 or above in all skills

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students.

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.    

                
Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Civil engineers plan, design and oversee nearly all aspects of construction projects. Projects can come in many different forms, whether that is large buildings or essential systems like railways and water management.

Civil engineering projects almost exclusively have considerable implications to all aspects of day-to-day life and our environment.
There is clear progression in the field of civil engineering at Edinburgh Napier with chances to take up international trips and internships.

The average civil engineering salary in the UK is highly competitive and employment opportunities are everywhere.
A degree in civil engineering from Edinburgh Napier University allows for a wide scope of career options, including:
• Consultant Design Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Transport and Urban Planning
• Environmental Engineering
• Automation or Robotics
Amongst other opportunities.