Civil Eng with Architecture MEng
BEng : AAB – BBB at A level, A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only); graduates earn a median £30,000 three years on.
Typical A level offer
BEng : AAB – BBB
A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only) · 75% of entrants came with A levels · 75% stay on after year 1 · Glasgow course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
BEng : AAB – BBBtypical A level offer
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. A contextual offer can be lower for applicants from under-represented backgrounds; none is published for this course.
Glasgow course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1A-level Mathematics and Physics. (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only)
Who actually got in: 75% with A levels, 25% via Access courses. 40% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 40 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications2
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Highers | AAAAA | Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).; Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. |
| IB | BEng : 34 (6,5,5) | HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics). |
Years 1–5
What do you study?
8compulsory modules in year 1
Compulsory modules this year: engineering & manufacturing 50% · arts & humanities 21% · transversal skills 8% · green & sustainability 5%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Glasgow course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 8 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Architecture C1
What you learn (7)
- describe the role of architects in shaping building design
- apply a simple design process to produce a basic architectural proposal
- produce freehand drawings to represent a design idea
- construct a simple physical model of a design concept
- explain basic architectural terminology using verbal and graphic methods
- present a simple design project in a studio setting
- complete a defined design task with some independent initiative
- Engineering Skills 1
What you learn (20)
- identify university support services available to students
- collaborate within a team to achieve a shared engineering goal
- describe the responsibilities and ethical duties of a professional engineer
- discuss how standards and regulations shape engineering practice
- apply research findings to inform an engineering design
- develop a solution for an open-ended creative design brief
- build a prototype of sufficient quality to demonstrate a concept
- evaluate a prototype through testing and refine its design
- produce basic drawings, models and assemblies using CAD software to engineering standards
- write a basic computer program
- use software tools to prepare reports, calculations and data presentations
- apply manufacturing processes to construct prototypes or models
- build a basic electrical circuit from a drawing and identify faults
- write a technical report that meets engineering conventions
- cite references using correct engineering conventions
- give and respond to verbal and written feedback, showing resulting improvement
- maintain written records of progress such as logbooks or portfolios
- communicate engineering ideas through functional sketches
- present data and graphs according to engineering conventions
- write up engineering calculations for a professional audience following conventions
- Environmental Engineering 1
What you learn (11)
- describe the stages of the engineering design process
- formulate a specification for a given process
- research a specific engineering topic using appropriate sources
- report findings of a research investigation clearly
- explain how people, environment and economics interact in engineering design
- incorporate social, environmental and economic factors into a design solution
- discuss professional ethical responsibilities of an engineer
- relate the UN sustainable development goals to engineering practice
- plan a short presentation and written report for a target audience
- deliver a concise oral presentation on a technical topic
- produce a structured technical report of defined length
- Materials 1
What you learn (10)
- compare structural features of metals, polymers and ceramics
- calculate material density from crystallographic data
- identify factors determining stiffness, strength and toughness of materials
- identify factors determining electrical conductivity of materials
- distinguish elastic from plastic deformation behaviour in materials
- apply yield criteria to analyse multiaxial stress states
- conduct a basic mechanical test on a material sample
- analyse results obtained from a mechanical test
- select materials for applications by weighing efficiency and lifecycle factors
- use ashby diagrams to support material selection decisions
- Civil Engineering 1
What you learn (6)
- identify key material properties of concrete, steel and timber
- explain how material properties affect construction use
- design a concrete mix using standard charts and tables
- discuss sustainability issues in the use of construction materials
- describe applications of Building Information Modelling in construction
- use BIM software to develop a simple building design
- Dynamics 1
What you learn (3)
- solve basic engineering dynamics problems using standard methods
- explain the physical phenomena underlying motion and forces in dynamic systems
- integrate multiple engineering analysis techniques to solve complex dynamics problems
- Statics 1
What you learn (5)
- identify types of forces acting in mechanical systems
- combine multiple forces to find their resultant
- apply equilibrium conditions to analyse engineering structures
- formulate mathematical models linking applied and internal forces
- solve mathematical models to determine force relationships
Year 2 · 9 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Architecture C2
What you learn (5)
- design a simple building considering spatial organisation and circulation
- evaluate architectural and engineering drawings from published sources
- summarise a contemporary example of engineering design thinking applied to architecture
- communicate design ideas through visual presentation
- explain design ideas verbally to an audience
- Soil Mechanics 2
What you learn (13)
- describe common engineering soil types
- classify soils according to engineering classification systems
- calculate water content, void ratio and degree of saturation from soil sample data
- determine how total stress, pore pressure and effective stress vary with depth
- apply effective stress principle to compute elastic strain in loaded soil
- apply effective stress principle to assess failure conditions under loading
- construct flownets for isotropic soil conditions
- construct flownets for anisotropic soil conditions
- use a flownet to calculate seepage flow rate
- use a flownet to determine pore pressure distribution
- use a flownet to evaluate factor of safety against piping
- calculate final settlement of a wide foundation from an oedometer compression curve
- apply one-dimensional consolidation theory to predict settlement development over time
- Structural Design 2
What you learn (9)
- identify appropriate loading conditions for structures and elements
- apply relevant loads to structural elements
- determine the significant effects resulting from applied loads
- calculate load effects using mechanics principles
- select suitable trial sections for structural elements
- design structural elements in reinforced concrete, steel and timber
- evaluate the load-bearing capacity of existing structural elements
- evaluate the effectiveness of a structural design solution
- propose alternative design solutions
- Structural Design Project 2
What you learn (13)
- develop an architectural brief responding to a community societal issue
- devise two alternative architectural concepts for a given site and users
- produce two alternative structural framing plans for the concepts
- evaluate alternative solutions against a structural design brief
- analyse the chosen structural solution in detail
- design the chosen structural solution in detail
- assess the sustainability performance of a structural design proposal
- outline a construction sequence for the proposed structure
- identify health and safety considerations in the construction process
- produce a large-scale drawing representing the complete design
- present a design proposal to a panel of assessors
- defend design decisions in response to panel questioning
- apply structural analysis and design methods to solve real-life engineering problems
- Civil Engineering Skills 2
What you learn (9)
- solve basic engineering problems using a programming environment
- analyse a problem to identify a logical solution sequence
- translate a solution strategy into a working program
- describe fundamental programming constructs such as input, output, loops and branching
- apply user-defined functions within a program
- test program code to check its correctness
- apply standard drawing conventions in engineering sketches
- identify common structural forms used in civil engineering
- analyse simple structural frames to determine deformation
- Geology and Surveying for Civil Engineers 2
What you learn (9)
- identify common rock types
- produce concise engineering descriptions of rock samples
- produce concise engineering descriptions of soil samples
- infer likely groundwater conditions from field observations
- explain key surveying terminology
- apply surveying terminology in practical contexts
- perform basic levelling using surveying instruments
- perform simple setting-out tasks using surveying instruments
- interpret borehole log data
- Mechanics of Structures 2A
What you learn (10)
- construct shear force diagrams for structural members
- construct bending moment diagrams for structural members
- calculate geometric and structural properties of cross-sections
- determine bending stresses in structural members
- determine shear stresses in structural members
- determine axial stresses in structural members
- calculate elastic deflections of statically determinate beams
- determine elastic stresses in circular shafts under torsion
- determine elastic stresses in thin-walled sections under torsion
- calculate angle of twist for shafts subject to torsion
- Mechanics of Structures 2B
What you learn (5)
- calculate principal stresses and strains for a given loading condition
- construct Mohr's circle to determine stress and strain states
- interpret strain gauge rosette readings to determine strain values
- calculate the stability of flexible structures containing rigid members
- evaluate elastic stability of columns under different boundary conditions
- Engineering Mathematics 2
What you learn (16)
- construct contour plots of multivariable functions
- determine stationary points of multivariable functions
- calculate rates of change and gradients using partial differentiation and chain rule
- apply the total differential to estimate experimental errors in engineering problems
- determine whether a differential equation is exact
- solve for the parent function of an exact differential
- apply exact differentials to calculate work done in conservative fields
- construct double integrals to determine the volume of solid objects
- construct path integrals to determine areas and work done in force fields
- classify differential equations by order, degree, type and linearity
- identify separable differential equations and solve them by integration
- solve first-order linear differential equations using the integrating factor method
- describe the general form of solutions to higher-order differential equations
- apply second-order differential equation methods to model engineering systems
- apply symmetry properties to simplify Fourier series calculations
- apply Laplace transforms to solve ordinary differential equations with initial conditions
Year 3 · 8 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Fluid Mechanics 2
What you learn (14)
- explain behavioural differences between fluids and solids
- define key physical variables used in fluid mechanics
- define dimensionless quantities such as reynolds number
- apply dimensional analysis to fluid mechanics problems
- apply mechanics principles to static fluid problems
- explain significance of conservation laws in fluid mechanics
- apply conservation laws to simple fluid flow problems
- state the bernoulli equation
- apply the bernoulli equation to simple fluid dynamics problems
- solve flow problems in closed pipe systems
- solve flow problems in open channel systems
- carry out fluid mechanics experiments
- analyse experimental data from fluid experiments
- report findings of fluid mechanics experiments
- Architecture C3
What you learn (5)
- identify how simple structural systems shape a building design
- distinguish materials based on colour, texture, size and weight
- depict a landscape site as context for a design project
- produce three-dimensional drawings of design concepts
- compare historical and contemporary buildings to assess design approaches
- Mechanics of Solids 3
What you learn (12)
- define stress components in two and three dimensions
- define strain components in two and three dimensions
- calculate principal stresses and strains in 2D and 3D
- define octahedral, hydrostatic and deviatoric stress components
- calculate octahedral, hydrostatic and deviatoric stresses and strains
- apply geometric, matrix and index notation to transform stress and strain states
- use Mohr's circle to find stresses and strains at given orientations
- explain experimental methods for measuring stress fields
- solve two-dimensional strain gauge rosette problems
- explain yield criteria used for brittle and ductile failure
- explain the mechanisms underlying material plasticity
- calculate the likelihood of yield in practical 2D and 3D stress states
- Structural Design 3
What you learn (11)
- identify appropriate loading conditions for structures and elements
- apply appropriate loads to structural elements
- identify significant effects resulting from applied loads
- analyse load effects using mechanical principles
- select trial structural sections to reduce carbon impact
- design reinforced concrete elements for various loads
- design structural steel elements for various loads
- evaluate effectiveness of proposed structural design solutions
- propose alternative design solutions where needed
- perform basic structural analysis using Robot software
- verify software results using hand calculation methods
- Structural Mechanics 3
What you learn (10)
- explain the theoretical basis of the force method for structural analysis
- explain the theoretical basis of the displacement method for structural analysis
- analyse trusses and frames under varied loads and support conditions
- construct influence lines for determinate structures using quantitative methods
- construct influence lines for indeterminate structures using qualitative methods
- apply influence lines to identify worst-case loading conditions
- apply limit load analysis concepts from elastic limit to structural collapse
- calculate the collapse load and mechanism of simple frame structures
- modify existing code within a structural analysis program
- optimise structural designs to reduce material usage
- Geotechnical Engineering 3
What you learn (15)
- calculate in-situ stresses within soil masses
- calculate shallow foundation settlement using elastic theory
- calculate consolidation settlement using consolidation theory
- propose sustainable approaches to limit differential foundation settlement
- explain soil shear failure using the mohr-coulomb criterion
- interpret triaxial test data for sands and clays under different drainage conditions
- interpret soil behaviour through critical state soil mechanics concepts
- calculate lateral earth pressures using rankine and coulomb theories
- apply eurocode 7 partial factors to geotechnical design problems
- assess slope stability for cuts and rotational or translational slides
- evaluate how environmental conditions affect slope stability
- explain how climate change affects slope stability
- identify sustainable methods for stabilizing slopes
- design simple gravity and embedded retaining structures
- design shallow foundations based on analysis of soil behaviour
- Structural Design Project 3
What you learn (16)
- gather background engineering information from a project brief
- develop a conceptual structural design
- evaluate the effectiveness of alternative design solutions
- propose design alternatives considering efficiency and sustainability
- present a final design orally using visual aids
- collaborate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- design a braced or rigid frame structure
- select suitable materials and technologies for structural members and connections
- define structural loads for a superstructure
- analyse a superstructure using 3D frame analysis software
- calculate foundation bearing pressure and overall stability
- identify critical structural members and connections
- design structural elements to eurocode standards
- define a safe structural erection procedure
- quantify the embodied carbon of a structural design
- report on a structural design covering function, efficiency and impact
- Construction Management 3
What you learn (6)
- identify the parties involved in a construction contract
- describe party responsibilities under different contract forms
- apply health and safety legislation to practical construction scenarios
- conduct a risk assessment for a straightforward work activity
- use measurement techniques to produce a bill of quantities
- develop a project plan using bar chart and network analysis methods
Year 4 · 9 core · 150 credits ≈ 1,500 hours
- Finite Element Analysis 4
What you learn (4)
- apply approximation methods to engineering problem analysis
- perform a finite element analysis on an engineering problem
- identify modelling issues such as discretisation and boundary conditions
- evaluate the validity of a finite element model
- Architecture C4
What you learn (8)
- identify the site context and surroundings of a building proposal
- describe the intended function of a building design
- assess the suitability of a design for its purpose
- identify the architectural intention behind a design proposal
- identify the structural forms used in a building design
- justify the selection of materials for a building design
- produce drawings to represent a building design proposal
- reflect on personal design decisions through drawing
- Civil Design Project 4
What you learn (6)
- collaborate within a team to address open-ended engineering problems
- plan a design or feasibility study for a complex multi-disciplinary project
- integrate sustainability, economic and socio-political factors into project analysis
- evaluate alternative design options critically
- deliver project findings through a professional oral presentation
- produce a professional written report of project outcomes
- Geotechnical Engineering 4
What you learn (14)
- describe the stages involved in a typical site investigation
- identify resources and equipment commonly used in site investigations
- describe common drilling and sampling methods used in ground investigation
- explain the significance of soil index test results
- describe standard laboratory soil element tests
- describe procedures for standard in situ soil tests
- interpret data obtained from in situ soil testing
- identify different pile types and their construction methods
- explain implications of pile type selection for foundation design
- evaluate the axial load capacity of a single pile under short-term conditions
- evaluate the axial load capacity of a single pile under long-term conditions
- calculate the settlement of a single vertical pile using analytical methods
- design a pile group to meet geotechnical requirements
- apply Eurocode 7 partial factors in pile design calculations
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
What you learn (8)
- evaluate feasibility and potential impact of proposed solutions using established methods
- analyse how an engineering business operates
- apply project planning techniques to develop realistic timelines
- formulate a business plan proposal for an engineering venture
- justify the technical and financial feasibility of a business proposal
- synthesise feedback from mentors and peers to refine a business strategy
- align a refined strategy with market needs
- propose measures to minimise adverse environmental and societal impacts
- Individual Project 4
What you learn (12)
- develop an independent project plan
- carry out project tasks safely and independently
- summarise relevant technical literature and standards for a project
- apply mathematical and engineering principles to analyse a problem
- devise a creative solution to an engineering problem
- evaluate technical project outcomes critically
- quantify the effect of input data uncertainty on results
- assess design and analysis decisions within wider engineering contexts
- evaluate implications of design choices for business, society and environment
- interact professionally and ethically with colleagues
- compose a detailed technical report in clear English
- present technical information orally to a non-specialist audience
- Structural Analysis 4
What you learn (4)
- derive critical frequencies for simple vibrating structures
- derive mode shapes for simple vibrating structures
- calculate buckling loads for beams and framed structures
- solve eigenvalue problems applied to structural mechanics
- Advanced Steel and Concrete Design 4
What you learn (4)
- identify appropriate applications of these construction methods considering buildability
- analyse rigid steel frames to determine structural behaviour
- design pre-stressed concrete structural elements
- design composite construction structural elements
- Geotechnical Design Project 4
What you learn (12)
- interpret ground investigation data to build a ground model
- determine characteristic values for soil parameters
- research different pile foundation types and their design approaches
- evaluate the suitability of pile foundation options for a given project
- report findings on foundation suitability for a project
- apply geotechnical design methods to an open-ended design problem
- minimise the carbon footprint of selected construction materials
- organise design calculations in a logical sequence
- identify key assumptions underlying design calculations
- write a concise and well-argued design proposal
- collaborate effectively within a project team
- contribute identifiable work to a group project
Year 5 · 3 core · 100 credits ≈ 1,000 hours
- Individual Project 5
What you learn (14)
- direct a project plan to resolve an unfamiliar engineering problem
- manage work independently within an international engineering context
- collaborate with colleagues professionally and ethically
- apply project management techniques showing personal initiative
- summarise non-technical drivers and constraints affecting an engineering problem
- apply mathematical and interdisciplinary knowledge to analyse an engineering problem
- develop a creative solution to an engineering problem using broad knowledge
- assess interim project outcomes critically against intended goals
- adapt theoretical and experimental approaches to overcome identified weaknesses
- evaluate project results against current and emerging technologies
- evaluate project outcomes in relation to societal needs
- compose a detailed technical report in clear written English
- deliver technical information verbally to a non-expert audience
- use presentation aids to support technical communication
- Conceptual Design Project M
What you learn (9)
- design associated infrastructure and major components of a structure
- apply detailed design principles to structural components
- apply analysis techniques to major structural components
- evaluate design options against aesthetic, cost and functional criteria
- evaluate design options for safety, buildability and sustainability
- collaborate with a group to compare design alternatives
- identify challenges of coordinating multiple engineering specialisms
- explain design concepts and solutions to varied audiences
- produce a technical document detailing the design process and final scheme
- Architecture C5
What you learn (6)
- select a design enquiry reflecting personal architectural vision
- relate the chosen design enquiry to professional engineering practice
- identify a structural strategy for managing loads in a design
- select materials that enhance the architectural expression of a design
- integrate technical competence with expressive architectural qualities
- develop a detailed design for a key element of the proposal
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£30,000median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£27k
Median£30k
Upper quarter£32k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 35 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 24, 23
Half of graduates earned between £26,500 and £32,000. Five years on, the median is £36,500. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 100% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 125% left | 75% | 10 |
| In work or study, 15 months on10% studying | 90% | 10 |
| Professional or managerial job | 100% | 25 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £31,000 | 20 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £30,000 | 35 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £36,500 | 35 |
National Student Survey 2024-26
What do students say?
64%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 100% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 10 students answered
Highest: 100% agreed on question 1; lowest: 36% on question 13.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 100% |
| Question 2 | 100% |
| Question 3 | 100% |
| Question 4 | 100% |
| Question 5 | 100% |
| Question 6 | 100% |
| Question 7 | 100% |
| Question 8 | 73% |
| Question 9 | 100% |
| Question 10 | 64% |
| Question 11 | 91% |
| Question 12 | 91% |
| Question 13 | 36% |
| Question 14 | 80% |
| Question 15 | 91% |
| Question 16 | 91% |
| Question 17 | 100% |
| Question 18 | 73% |
| Question 19 | 100% |
| Question 20 | 64% |
| Question 21 | 100% |
| Question 22 | 91% |
| Question 23 | 100% |
| Question 24 | 64% |
| Question 25 | 91% |
| Question 26 | 64% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Glasgow’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Glasgow is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.