About Civil Engineering With Architecture Beng/meng in University of Glasgow
Civil Engineering with Architecture will give you an understanding of the architect’s role in construction and the interaction between architect and civil engineer. Our Civil Engineering degree is focused around problem-based learning and our students enjoy tackling design projects in all years of the programme.
This is a unique degree programme in collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art. The architectural component is entirely design-oriented, studio-based and directed towards the production of sketches, drawings and models and their compilation into a portfolio.
- You will take part in a week long residential, construction project, 'Constructionarium', where you will build scaled versions of iconic buildings using a range of construction materials
- You will take part in the five week multi-disciplinary Interact project with Architecture and Quantity Surveyor students from Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow Caledonian University respectively
- There are several engineering focused student societies including Glasgow University Civil Engineers (GUCE) and Engineers Without Borders
SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)
- AAAAAA Higher or AAAA + BB Advanced Higher (AAABB S5 minimum for consideration)
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics.
SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- MD20 – BBBBB (also other target groups*)
- MD40 – AABBB*
- Additional requirements: Higher English and a Higher Humanities subject or Mathematics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
A-level Standard Entry Requirements
- AAB – BBB
- Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject.
IB Standard Entry Requirements
- 38 (6,6,6 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)
- Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities subject.
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
- 90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
PTE (Academic)
- 60 with minimum 59 in all sub-tests.
- Tests must have been taken within 4 years 5 months of start date. Combined scores from two tests taken within 6 months of each other can be considered.
University of Glasgow Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
No. of Campuses |
3, Gilmorehill, Dumfries, Garscube Campus |
Residence Halls |
11 |
Work-Study |
Available (20 hrs/week) |
Graduate Employability Rate |
~95.9% |
Research Funding Available |
179 million GBP |
No. of International Student |
Over 11,000 from 120 countries |
No. of Research and Teaching Staff |
3400 |
No. of Study Abroad and Exchange Partners |
420 |
University of Glasgow Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance will also include any additional costs a foreign student may have, such as living expenses while studying in the UK in addition to tuition fees.
University of Glasgow Fees
Tuition fees for some of the popular programs are as follows:
Program/Level of Education |
Annual Tuition Fees (GBP) |
Science, Engineering, Nursing, Medicine |
21,920 |
Dental Surgery |
45,170 |
All other bachelor degrees |
16,970 |
MS Data Science |
23,500 |
Masters in International Business |
21,900 |
Cost of Living at University of Glasgow
Other costs involved include rent or on-campus accommodation fees, expenses on books and material, and other lifestyle choices
Type of Expense |
Cost (GBP/year) |
On-Campus Accommodation |
5121-12,680 |
Books and Stationery |
400 |
Travel |
300 |
Entertainment |
1440 |