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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H201

Civil Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MEng (Hon) Civil Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Analysis
Mechanics of Materials
Structural Analysis and Design
Geotechnical Engineering Principles
Hydraulics and Water Engineering
Transportation Engineering and Planning
Civil Engineering Project Management
Professional Practice and Ethics in Engineering
UCAS Code:H201
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Mathematics.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,808

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£129,040

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£30,500£36,500
5 years£30,500£37,500£45,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Civil Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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