MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering

This MEng programme is uniquely designed to shape you into a future leader who can tackle the world's most pressing infrastructure and environmental challenges through a powerful combination of advanced theory and hands-on practice. You'll have access to our world-class facilities, including specialised environmental hydraulics laboratories, water quality research centres, and geotechnical testing facilities that are at the forefront of sustainable engineering innovation.

Here’s how you’ll gain advanced, specialised practical experience:

• Environmental Engineering Software: You'll master industry-specific tools, including MIKE by DHI for water modelling, Revit for sustainable design BIM, GIS applications for environmental mapping, and Plaxis for geoenvironmental analysis.

• Integrated Design Project: A capstone of your final year is a research-intensive group project focused on complex challenges like sustainable drainage systems, water resource management, or climate-resilient infrastructure design.

• Environmental Hydraulics Laboratory: You'll conduct experiments in our advanced flow channels and wave tanks to model flood dynamics, sediment transport, and water quality processes.

• Water Quality Research Centre: You'll use state-of-the-art equipment for water and soil analysis, contaminant transport studies, and environmental impact assessment testing.

• Geoenvironmental Laboratory: You'll work with advanced apparatus for testing soil-contaminant interaction, landfill design properties, and sustainable ground improvement techniques.

Graduates of Aberdeen’s MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering consistently launch into roles such as Chartered Civil Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Transport or Environmental Engineer, or Bridge/Infrastructure Engineer. Because this programme deepens standard civil engineering with essential environmental expertise—from managing water, soil, and air quality to sustainable waste solutions—you leave as a versatile, future-ready engineer.

Here’s how the University supports you stepping into that future:

• Career Services & Employability Support
  Through the Careers & Employability Service, you’ll receive one-to-one career coaching, CV and interview workshops, and direct access to the MyCareerHub jobs portal—giving you an edge when applying for placements or graduate roles.
   

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • Median salary: £30,000 15 months after graduating, rising to around £34,000 at three years and £38,500 at five years—well above UK averages.
     

  • 95% employment rate within six months of graduation and 83% student satisfaction underscores the programme’s strong outcomes and value.
     

• University–Industry Partnerships
  You’ll engage with industry through courses that address engineering with environmental considerations—such as surface water, groundwater, and air pollution control—reflecting close collaboration with external partners who shape both teaching and applied projects.
   

• Accreditation & Long-Term Value
  This MEng is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE), meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status—so you graduate ready for professional recognition.
   

• Graduation Outcomes & Recognition
  Ranked 12th UK and 1st in Scotland for general engineering, the degree blends civil fundamentals with environmental sensitivity—preparing you to design infrastructure that withstands modern challenges like climate change and sustainability needs.
   

Further Academic Progression:
Upon completing your MEng, exciting opportunities await:

• You're already set for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration—elevating your professional profile significantly.

• You may also pursue MSc or PhD study in advanced areas like sustainable infrastructure, transport resilience, or environmental fluid mechanics, leveraging Aberdeen’s rich research environment.