MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering (Yr2) at Abertay University

Programme overview

A Year 2 entry route to the MEng/BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree, accredited by five professional bodies and including a guaranteed 12-week industry work placement. The MEng route leads to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status; the BEng route to Incorporated Engineer (IEng).

Duration: 4 years full-time (MEng, Year 2 entry); BEng (Hons) 3 years | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Practical, hands-on study of the principles, methods and technologies of civil and environmental engineering, combining engineering principles with environmental science and management, with lab and design work, field trips, an industry placement and a final dissertation.

Career pathways

Environmental Engineer, Building Control Surveyor, CAD Technician, Consulting Civil Engineer, Contracting Civil Engineer, Design Engineer, Wastewater Engineer, Consulting Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 2 entry: Scottish Advanced Higher BB including Maths; A-level BCC including Maths; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering); IB 30 points with Mathematics and Physics plus one other Higher Level; SQA HNC grade C (approved course) or BTEC HNC Merit in Construction and the Built Environment (Civil Engineering). All applicants need a pass in Maths (National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent). Contextual offers: applicants expecting three Scottish Highers (A-C) who have been in care, are young carers, attended a school or live in an area with low progression to university, are eligible for free school meals, are estranged, hold refugee or asylum status, or are in a recognised aspiration-raising programme are encouraged to apply. Year 3 entry is available with SQA HND (Civil Engineering) grade C or BTEC HND Merit.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students; typically paid by SAAS. 2026/27 fee; 2027 entry fees for rest of UK and international being confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,950 a year (2026/27). Eligible international students automatically receive a scholarship worth GBP 12,000-28,000 over the course. 2026/27 fee; 2027 entry fees for rest of UK and international being confirmed. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time (MEng, Year 2 entry); BEng (Hons) 3 years

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