
Environmental Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Environmental Civil Engineering BSc (Hons)
A Civil Engineer helps to make some of the most innovative structures in the world – the infrastructure for transport, energy, industry and commerce is the result of civil engineering.
The programme is designed to produce graduates as comfortable with the engineering and technical aspects of the industry as they are with contracts management and planning. Site visits are organised throughout the programme and have recently included the M74 motorway extension, the White Cart flood prevention scheme, new Forth Crossing and Whitelee Wind Farm.
Students can attend a f...
A Civil Engineer helps to make some of the most innovative structures in the world – the infrastructure for transport, energy, industry and commerce is the result of civil engineering.<br/><br/>The programme is designed to produce graduates as comfortable with the engineering and technical aspects of the industry as they are with contracts management and planning. Site visits are organised throughout the programme and have recently included the M74 motorway extension, the White Cart flood prevention scheme, new Forth Crossing and Whitelee Wind Farm. <br/><br/>Students can attend a five-day study trip to an exciting venue in Europe, linked to one of our Erasmus university partners.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H220
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
to include either Maths, Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in Civil Engineering or Engineering subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
including HL Maths and Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Civil Engineering or Technology/Engineering subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
including Maths or Physics or a Technological or Engineering subject
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Civil Engineering including Mathematics for Civil Engineering and Civil Engineering: Fluid Mechanics with B in Graded Unit. Year 1 Entry: HNC Civil Engineering or Built Environment subjects considered with B in Graded Unit
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 3 Entry: HND Civil Engineering with BB in Graded Units including Civil Engineering: Fluid Mechanics and Mathematics for Civil Engineering modules. HND Civil Engineering without essential units may be considered for Year 2 entry
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
A level
C,C,C
including Maths or Physics
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |