Civil and Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)

This programme is built around a practical, design-led approach to learning, ensuring you develop the hands-on skills and confidence to excel as a structural engineer from the very start of your career. You'll have access to our excellent facilities in the Fulton Building, which houses modern civil engineering laboratories, including our structures lab, concrete testing equipment, and geotechnics research apparatus where you can test designs and understand material behaviour. 

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

• Industry-Standard Software: You'll gain proficiency in essential professional tools including AutoCAD for design and drafting, Revit for Building Information Modelling (BIM), and Tekla Structures for structural analysis and detailing.

• Dundee Design Projects: A key feature of your degree is the series of group design projects where you'll work in teams to solve complex structural engineering problems, developing crucial project management and teamwork skills.

• Concrete Technology Laboratory: You'll work with our concrete mixing and testing facilities, learning about material properties and performance characteristics through hands-on experimentation.

• Geotechnical Engineering Equipment: You'll test soil properties and foundation behaviour using our advanced geotechnical testing apparatus, gaining practical insight into ground engineering principles.

• The Fulton Building: You'll learn in our purpose-built engineering facility that provides extensive workshop spaces, design studios, and computing labs specifically designed for engineering education.

Graduates of Dundee’s Civil and Structural Engineering degree regularly embark on careers such as Civil Engineer, Structural Designer, Transport Engineer, or Water Infrastructure Coordinator. 

Let’s break down how Dundee supports your success:

• Career Services & Employability Support
  You’ll benefit from Dundee’s strong Careers & Employability Service, which offers one-on-one guidance, CV and interview prep, graduate job listings via the MyCareerHub, and support even after graduation through alumni career services. 

• Employment Stats & Salary Figures

  • 15 months after graduation, the average salary is around £29,000, rising to £32,000 after five years. 

  • Strong graduate outcomes: 91% of graduates are in work or further study, and 87% are in graduate-level roles. 

• University–Industry Partnerships
  The programme includes site visits, field trips, vocational placements, and practical labs, ensuring real-world industry insight. Dundee’s involvement in CERN’s CMS Collaboration adds an extra layer of unique exposure. 

• Accreditation & Long-Term Professional Value
  This degree is fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators—including ICE, IStructE, CIHT, and IHE—meaning it satisfies academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and provides a strong basis for Chartered Engineer (CEng) progression through further learning. 

• Graduation Outcomes & Recognition
  Dundee tops student satisfaction rankings—2nd in the UK and 1st in Scotland for Overall Student Satisfaction in Civil Engineering—and is ranked 12th in the UK for Civil Engineering overall. 
  Additionally, the city of Dundee offers excellent graduate living standards, with a high quality of life and costs well below national averages. 

Further Academic Progression:
Once you've earned your BEng, you're in a strong position to move forward:

• Step into an MEng Civil and Structural Engineering programme—this pathway positions you well for full Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

• Begin postgraduate study through MSc or PhD degrees in areas like sustainable infrastructure, structural mechanics, or transport engineering—supported by Dundee’s research capabilities.