Tall buildings such as the Shard in London or the new Queensferry Bridge across the Firth of Forth are exciting examples of civil engineering.
The MEng Civil Engineering at The University of StrathclydeÊdevelop 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.
What youÕll study
Courses in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering follow a common structure in Years 1-3. Five core threads run through the curriculum:
- structural engineering
- geotechnical engineering
- water engineering
- environmental engineering
- transport & construction
Careers
Our graduatesÕ ability to fit quickly and productively into teams in industry makes them highly employable. Many graduates work not only in Civil Engineering and construction but also in areas such as oil and gas, renewable energy, business and accountancy.
Some of our graduates also continue into postgraduate research.
