Civil and Environmental Engineering

Civil and environmental engineering is a degree that recognises what modern engineering practice increasingly demands: that the design and construction of infrastructure must be understood in its environmental context, and that environmental management cannot be separated from the physical systems that human societies build. Civil engineering is concerned with roads, bridges, buildings, water supply, drainage, and the full range of infrastructure that makes modern life possible. Environmental engineering addresses the impacts of those systems on natural environments and the management of soil, water, and air quality.

Together they provide a qualification of great practical relevance.

At the University of Aberdeen, this four-year full-time programme develops both the technical foundations of civil engineering and the environmental understanding that the combined title implies. You will study the mechanics of structures, geotechnics, hydraulics, and project management alongside environmental impact assessment, sustainable design, and the regulatory frameworks that govern environmental protection. The programme includes a year abroad, broadening your engineering perspective through engagement with different approaches to infrastructure and environmental management in other countries.

The typical entry tariff of 152 points reflects the engineering demands of the programme.

You will develop the analytical, design, and problem-solving skills that civil engineering requires alongside the environmental knowledge that sets graduates of this combined degree apart from those of pure civil engineering programmes.

Graduates pursue careers in civil engineering consultancies, construction companies, local authorities, environmental agencies, project management, and infrastructure development. The environmental specialism is particularly valuable in roles involving site contamination, environmental impact assessment, sustainable drainage, and the growing field of green infrastructure design. Postgraduate study in civil engineering, environmental engineering, or project management is a well-established route.