About Civil And Environmental Engineering in Abertay University
Our course is ranked 8th in the UK by the Guardian University guide 2019, and is the only Civil Engineering undergraduate degree in Scotland with a guaranteed work placement during Year 3.
By studying Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills you need to become a Chartered Civil Engineer. You’ll also help contribute to the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, and societies by understanding interactions between buildings, infrastructure, and the environment.
This degree will give you a firm grounding across a wide range of civil and environmental engineering applications, with plenty of practical and hands-on experience gained through industry partners, including Transport Scotland, Balfour Beatty, Sweco, BAM, and BEAR Scotland.
As you progress, you’ll get a chance to work directly in the industry – an integrated part of your degree – and to take a deeper focus on specific areas that impact the built, human and natural environment.
Accreditation
The BEng (Hons) / MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers.
The BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering degree is accredited as:
- Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
- Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
The MEng Civil and Environmental Engineering degree is accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). See www.jbm.org.uk for further information.
Academic qualification equivalents
- We normally require students to have a senior secondary school leaving certificate (12th standard from ICSE, CBSE or state boards) with a minimum of 65% or better, or the equivalent of A-levels or IB (International Baccalaureate).
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT: 78 (L-17, R-18, S - 20 and W - 17)
- PTE: 54 (all components at 51)
Abertay University Highlights
Foundation Year |
1994 |
Type of University |
Public |
Location |
Urban |
Percentage of Undergraduates |
89% |
Graduate Prospects |
94% |
Acceptance Rate |
29.04% |
Mode of Application |
Online |
Type of Courses |
Full time/Part-time |
Abertay University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International applicants are always encouraged to have an estimate of the expenses required to study in a foreign land before enrolling at any institute abroad. A basic estimate of the expenses comprising cost of living in the UK is as compiled below.
Tuition fee*
Course |
Fee for International students (in pounds) |
Undergraduate programmes |
15,500 / 14,000** |
Postgraduate taught degrees |
16,000 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Food, Environment, Sport, Science, Engineering |
14,750 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Ethical Hacking, Computing, Nursing, Computer Games, Computer Arts |
13,750 |
PhD/ MPhil/ MbR in Economics, Accountancy, Counselling, Marketing, Management, Sociology, Psychology, Business |
12,750 |
Pre-sessional English programme (5 weeks) |
1100 |
Pre-sessional English programme (9 weeks) |
2200 |
*One must note that the tuition fees are different for Scottish and EU students and students from England, North Ireland and Wales.
**Note that the tuition fee may vary for different courses.
Other expenses
Entity |
Estimated cost (in pounds) |
Accommodation |
300 – 400 per month |
Electricity and gas |
30 – 50 per month |
Telephone bills |
15 – 20 per month |
Travel (student railcard) |
30 per year |
TV licence |
147 per year |
Abertay University Application Process
Basic Admission Requirements
- Offer letter
- Referees
- Personal statement
- Minimum 65% in boards or equivalent A-levels or IB
- Specific requirements of countries.
- Visa
- Proof of proficiency in the English Language: The minimum score required for application with the university are as follows:
English Proficiency Test |
Minimum Score |
IELTS |
6.0 |
TOEFL |
78 |
Pearsons(PTE Academic) |
54 |
WAEC/NECO |
C6 |
International Bacc |
English B at S5 or H5( if pursuing English A then the result is not needed) |
Cambridge B2 First |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
Cambridge C1 Advanced |
Cambridge Grading Scale-169 |
Cambridge C2 Proficiency |