Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University
| Civil and Environmental Engineering at Abertay University | |
| Course Duration | 4 years (full-time) BEng (Hons) , 5 years (full-time) MEng |
| Course Intake | September |
| Course Details Website Link | Visit Website |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Tution Fees | £ 14,000 |
| English Language Requirment | |
| IELTS | 6.0 |
| TOEFL | 78 |
| PTE | 54 |
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.
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 |
| Abertay University Average Tuition Fee Per Year | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | £ 14,361 |
| Postgraduate | 16,425 |
| Abertay University Cost Per Year | |
| Overall cost of living | £ 4,860 |
| Campus accommodation | £ 3,860 |
| * Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses. | |
| Abertay University English score required | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Undergraduate | 6.0 |
| IELTS Postgraduate | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Undergraduate | 78 |
| TOEFL Postgraduate | 78 |
| * Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme. | |
| Abertay University University Contact Details |
|---|
| Abertay University Address |
| Bell Street,Dundee Bell Street DD1 1HG |
| Abertay University Email |
| ez@abertay.ac.uk |
| Abertay University Phone |
| +44 (0)1382 308000 |