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Civil Engineering
- MEng (Hon)
- 5 Years
- Full-time
- 07/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
This course develops the skills needed to play a senior role in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of major infrastructure
As a civil engineer you’ll help create the built environment around us.
Bridges, airports, highways, buildings and railways present their own problems and challenges and need efficient and effective engineering solutions.
You'll learn the fundamentals of civil engineering and develop skills in structural analysis, transport systems, ground engineering, water resource management and transport planning.
Putting these skills into practice on a work placement you'll gain industry insights from site visits, a week-long survey camp, an overseas field trip and input from engineering companies.
This course is accredited by:
CEng - Chartered Engineer
CIHT - Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
ICE - Institution of Civil Engineers
IHE - Institute of Highway Engineers
The Institution of Structural Engineers
JBM - Joint Board of Moderators
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H202
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC
To include Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade C.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 credits at Merit & 15 credits at Distinction. Maths required at Level 3 as part of the Access to HE Diploma.
Scottish Higher - ABBB
To include Higher Maths (Higher Applications of Maths is not accepted).
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 5. Standard Level Maths at grade 5 is required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3
To include Higher Level Maths.
T Level - M
T Level must be completed in a Maths subject or A Level Maths will be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Higher - BBB to include Maths.
A level - ABB to include Maths.
HNC - Pass in a relevant subject with Grade A in the graded unit. Must include Mathematics for Construction (SCQF Level 6) and Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 7).
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - Pass in a relevant subject with grade A in all SCQF Level 8 Graded Units. Must include Maths for Construction (SCQF Level 6), Maths for Civil Engineering (SCQF Level 7) and Applied Maths (SCQF Level 8).
Irish Ordinary Degree - Pass in a relevant subject with 60% overall and minimum 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.
Minimum Year 4 Entry Requirements
Irish Ordinary Degree - Pass in a relevant subject with 70% overall, with minimum 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBBC
To include Maths (Higher Applications of Maths is not accepted).
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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