Civil Engineering courses

About Civil Engineering Meng in University of Dundee

To become fully chartered at CEng level (Chartered Engineer) you should complete this five-year degree.Our MEng is accredited as fully satisfying the educational requirements for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). 

Civil engineering brings together the design, technology and construction of physical and natural environments. 

This course gives you a broad overview of core civil engineering topics. For example, you'll study geomechanics, structural analysis, surveying, materials, and fluid mechanics. 

Using this knowledge, you'll explore your creativity by developing innovative designs and structures. You'll also learn about key issues for practicing civil engineers, such as health and safety, and management. 

Many of your projects will involve working with others. You'll have opportunities to develop communication and team working skills. There are also opportunities for vocational and industrial placements throughout your degree. 

In year 5, you'll complete a major design project working with practising engineers and architects. This will involve all aspects of civil engineering, from conceptual design to managing the construction process.

We are the only Scottish university taking part in the CMS Collaboration, a major experiment at the Large Hadron Collider CERN. Our students have had the opportunity to visit the site during their studies.

Our Civil Engineering society run regular social events and have close connections with ICE (Institute of Civil Engineers) Tayside.

Career

There is a continuous demand for civil engineers, particularly in the energy and water sectors.The skills you learn on the course are transferable across various areas.

Our graduates have gone on to achieve high level positions in most sectors of the profession. These include:

• consulting engineers 
• contractors
• the offshore industry
• research organisations

The MEng is the first step in your journey to becoming a Chartered Engineer.  Once you have graduated, you will need to work in the industry for approximately five years before you gain CEng status.  

Academic qualification equivalents

• Students must have good results (60% overall) in the CBSE, ISC or leading state board XII Standard exams.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: The requirement for most undergraduate and postgraduate degrees is IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6.0 in writing and 6.0/5.5 minimum in the other three components.
• TOEFL (iBT): 88 overall, including at least 21 in Listening, 20 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
• PTE: 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills

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