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BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
An accredited degree covering the main branches of civil engineering, from structures to transport and geotechnics. Placement and study abroad options are available.
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Potential funding at Edinburgh Napier University
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A clearer look at BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
An accredited degree covering the main branches of civil engineering, from structures to transport and geotechnics. Placement and study abroad options are available.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on structures, materials and infrastructure systems, engineering analysis, design and modelling, safe and sustainable infrastructure delivery. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Structures, materials and infrastructure systems
- Engineering analysis, design and modelling
- Safe and sustainable infrastructure delivery
- Apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Engineering calculation
- Design and modelling
- Technical problem-solving
- Project communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to apply mathematics and science to the design and delivery of safe, sustainable infrastructure. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Civil engineer
- Structural or infrastructure engineer
- Site engineer
- Engineering consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Qualifications must include Mathematics (e.g. A Level Maths); HND Civil Engineering holders may be considered for advanced entry
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Eligible with the required grades in GCE A-Levels
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5 (higher for some courses, e.g. Nursing 7.0)
- English alternatives
- An approved English language test is required
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on napier.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Edinburgh Napier University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.