Civil and Structural Engineering, MEng (Hons)

Structural Engineering is a specialized branch of Civil Engineering, offering a comprehensive honours degree that builds on the standard MEng Civil Engineering program. This course introduces key specialisms, with a compulsory focus on Advanced Structural Analysis in the fourth year. It extends foundational concepts like the stiffness method for analysing plane frames and space structures, including elastic instability, plastic design of steel beams and portal frames, yield line theory for plates and slabs, and an introduction to shells and the finite element method, supported by practical computer applications.The first two years provide a broad engineering foundation, covering civil, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, and electrical disciplines, with specialization occurring in later years. Students can switch between MEng and BEng up to the second half of the fourth year, provided grade requirements are met. The program is accredited by professional bodies such as the Institutions of Civil and Structural Engineers, and it ranks 12th in the UK for General Engineering (Complete University Guide 2022 and Guardian 2022). Assessments include coursework, practicals, and exams, enhancing employability through transferable skills.

View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.