BEng Engineering (Civil)

 You'll have access to excellent facilities in the Fraser Noble Building and our Engineering Laboratories, which feature modern civil engineering equipment, including structures testing apparatus, hydraulics benches, and materials testing facilities where you can apply theory to real-world scenarios. 

Here’s how you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience:

• Industry-Standard Software: You'll develop skills in essential professional tools including AutoCAD for technical drawing, Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), and specialist analysis software used in civil engineering design.

• Scottish Context Design Projects: You'll work on group design projects that often incorporate Scotland's unique environmental conditions and infrastructure needs, developing practical solutions to real engineering challenges.

• Structures Laboratory: You'll test building materials and structural components using our modern testing equipment, gaining hands-on understanding of structural behavior and material performance.

• Hydraulics Laboratory: You'll use our flow measurement equipment and hydraulic benches to model water behavior and environmental processes relevant to civil engineering projects.

• Materials Testing Laboratory: You'll test and analyze construction materials using our comprehensive materials testing equipment, learning about concrete properties and performance characteristics.

Graduates of Aberdeen’s BEng in Civil Engineering move confidently into professional roles such as Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, or Transportation Engineer. 

• University Services Supporting Employability
  You’ll benefit from the Careers and Employability Service, which offers one-to-one career guidance, CV and interview support, the MyCareerHub vacancy portal, employer networking events, and mentoring opportunities to help you secure placements and graduate roles.

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • 100% of Aberdeen civil engineering graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their degree.

  • Average graduate salary is £31,500 after 15 months, rising to around £33,000 within five years.

  • 95% report their work is meaningful and directly applies skills gained at Aberdeen.

• University–Industry Partnerships
  The School of Engineering works closely with companies such as Jacobs, Skanska, Network Rail, Mott MacDonald, and Kier, offering guest lectures, site visits, scholarships, and industry-linked final-year projects. These strong links ensure your learning is grounded in real industry practice.

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value
  The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE), fully meeting the educational base for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, paving the way for professional recognition worldwide.

• Graduation Outcomes
  Aberdeen engineers are sought after in sectors ranging from transport and construction to offshore energy and infrastructure development, reflecting the University’s reputation for producing graduates who are adaptable, technically confident, and industry-ready.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BEng, you may choose to:

• Progress to the MEng Civil Engineering at Aberdeen, giving you a direct route towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Pursue an MSc in specialised areas such as Structural Engineering, Renewable Energy, or Environmental Engineering.

• Continue into PhD research at Aberdeen, benefiting from the University’s internationally recognised expertise in energy, infrastructure, and sustainability.