BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course covers broad-based civil engineering subjects to equip you with knowledge and skills to plan, design and implement major civil engineering projects. There is a 36-week period of paid industrial training incorporated into this degree, which is obtained competitively. If you are successful in completing this period of employment, you will graduate with a 'Sandwich' degree, which demonstrates to employers that you're ready to make an immediate contribution to their teams.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time. Sandwich placement options possible. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich/placement option | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

In addition to the core programme content, industry experts share their expertise with guest lectures throughout the course. Guest lectures further deepen your understanding and appreciation of real-world civil engineering practices.

Career pathways

As a UWS Civil Engineering graduate, you will have the skills to make useful contributions to any professional civil engineering & construction team from the moment you start your full-time career. There is a 36-week period of paid industrial training incorporated into this degree, which is obtained competitively.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Advanced entry; Advanced entry is possible to Years 2 and 3 of this course for suitably qualified applicants (see below). Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths and Physics; T Level: Full T-Level in relevant subject with Grade P (A* - C) (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths and Physics; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM (BBB); Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics; T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Maths and Physics; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 7 or equivalent); Year 3 Entry (BEng Only): SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: Civil Engineering (including Maths at SCQF Level 8 or equivalent); DUT; Civil Engineering; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code H200.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time. Sandwich placement options possible.

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e1ebb812-325e-daae-4366-23b0779e7c09

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