Civil Engineering

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Civil Engineering by the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. See Joint Board of Moderators website for further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng. Civil engineering develops and improves facilities and services that society needs – from the supply of clean water and energy to the design and construction of roads, railways and stations. Tall buildings such as the Shard in London or the new Queensferry Bridge across the Firth of Forth are exciting examples of civil engineering. Graduates of our civil engineering degrees develop and renew towns and cities, and improve links with more remote communities. Solving problems of air, land and water pollution and protecting society against natural disasters are also important aspects of civil engineering. Undergraduate courses in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering follow a common structure in Years 1 to 3. Five core threads run through the curriculum: In the later years of study, the course provides graduates with knowledge and skills in these five core areas. You'll study Foundations of civil engineering, including mathematics, engineering mechanics, civil engineering design, computing, professional skills and geology. The second year of study focuses on structural engineering, soil mechanics, hydraulics & hydrology, chemistry & materials and