Program Overview
The Civil & Transportation Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University is a MEng programme in Engineering over 60 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Civil & Transportation Engineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 60 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 13,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Civil & Transportation Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Construction Engineering
- Principles of Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering Materials
- Engineering Communication
- Foundation Mathematics
- Construction Surveying
- Civil Engineering Principles and Materials2
- Fluid Mechanics
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Geotechnics 1
- Intermediate Mathematics
- Project Management
- Water Resources Engineering
- Geotechnics 2
- Transport Engineering
- Construction Methods
- Structural Engineering 1
- Further Intermediate Mathematics
- Geotechnics 3
- Railway Engineering
- Structural Engineering 2
- Integrated Engineering Design 1
- Honours Project (Dissertation)
- MEng Dissertation and Integrated Engineering Design 2
- MSc Transport Planning and Engineering Options
- Public Transport
- Transport Policy
- Development Planning and Transport Assessment
- Traffic Engineering Control
- Transport and Traffic Models
- Transport Economics and Appraisal
- Traffic Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Minimum Year 1
- SQA Higher
- AABB including Higher Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject.
- Standard Grade 2/National 5 B in Maths and English.
- A Level
- BBC including Higher Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject.
- GCSE Grade B in Maths and English.
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- A2, A2, B1, B1 at Higher Level including Maths and Science.
- B at Ordinary level in Maths and English.
- International Baccalaureate
- 30 points overall with three HL subjects at grade 5 including HL Maths and Science (Excluding Biology) or Technical Subject.
- SL Maths and English at 5 points.
- HNC
- Pass in a relevant subject with Grade A in the graded unit.
- Must include Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent Maths unit.
Minimum Year 2
- SQA Advanced Higher
- BBB
- A-levels
- BBB
- HND
- Pass in a relevant subject with Grade AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
- Must include Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4 or equivalent Maths unit.
Minimum Year 3
- Irish Ordinary Degree
- 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.
- DUT
- Pass DUT with English at 11 in final year of studies.
Minimum Year 4
- Irish Ordinary Degree
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 13,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 13,060 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edinburgh Napier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, established from Napier Technical College (founded in 1964) and granted full university status in 1992, known for its...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 60 months