Civil Engineering

This MEng degree is accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers and supported by the Civil Engineering Industry Advisory Committee. Find out more. Heriot-Watt is ranked 1st in the UK for Building (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026) and Top 150 in the world for Civil and Structural Engineering (2026 World University Subject Rankings).

<br> Develop the skills and expertise to design essential infrastructure that shapes and supports modern society with the MEng Civil Engineering. MEng Civil Engineering covers materials, structures, geotechnics, water engineering, and transportation engineering, and will provide you with the key skills and knowledge required to become a professional civil engineer working in industry. You’ll concentrate on analysis and behaviours of materials in the early years of the degree, with a focus on design and management as you progress through your studies.