MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

The Civil and Environmental Engineering degree at the University of Aberdeen is a five-year integrated Masters course that equips students with practical, innovative, and specialized skills set for facing future challenges in the field. The course also places a strong emphasis on responding to climate change and adopting sustainable development.Course Content: The programme includes studying core principles and techniques of engineering science, including structural engineering, soil mechanics, and construction materials. It also delves into designing sustainable solutions to environmental challenges like pollution and resource management. The course also touches on project management, health, and safety aspects.Key Modules: Key areas of study include Environmentally Sensitive Design, Geotechnics, Structures and Materials, Transport and Highways, Hydrology and Hydraulics, and Engineering Design and CAD. The third and fourth year provide advanced knowledge in Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The fifth year is dedicated to a research project.Accreditations: The undergraduate Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering is 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).Future Careers: Graduates can forge a career path in design, consultancy, and management in civil, structural, transport, and environmental engineering sectors. They can also work as project managers or consultants in industries such as utilities, construction, and transport.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.