BEng Civil Engineering
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, a civil engineering degree focusing on the planning, design, and implementation of major infrastructure projects. The programme includes a 36-week period of paid industrial training undertaken on a part-time basis or outwith term time, leading to a sandwich degree qualification. Students also participate in construction site visits and practical fieldwork as part of their studies.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. Advanced entry Advanced entry is possible to Years 2 and 3 of this course for suitably qualified applicants (see below). | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths and Physics; T Level: Full T-Level in relevant subject with Grade P (A* - C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths and Physics; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM (BBB) | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics; T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Maths and Physics; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent) | Year 3 Entry (BEng Only) -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent); DUT: Civil Engineering
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 94%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 25%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £41,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.