MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £39,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Is MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.