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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Structural and Fire Safety Engineering
University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Structural and Fire Safety Engineering course at University of Edinburgh.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB - BBB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science/Computing, Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. GCSEs: Physics or Science at B or 6 and English at C or 4.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £36,800 per year |
| International | £36,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HHF1
Here's what University of Edinburgh says about its Structural and Fire Safety Engineering course.
Fire safety strongly influences the built environments we inhabit and impacts our lives in many diverse ways. Traditional approaches are based mainly on experience, however, the building industry is constantly innovating in pursuit of efficiency.
It is the role of the fire safety engineer to anticipate, understand and react to these innovations, proposing solutions based on sound engineering principles.
The subject is fundamentally multi-disciplinary in nature and the engineer must seek to balance the complex and often conflicting demands of clients, architects, the fire authorities and regulators.
The fire safety engineer therefore needs to be equipped with essential knowledge of fire phenomena, and an understanding of how people, structures, and fire safety systems respond to fire.
Through this degree you will build on many of the fundamental concepts of civil and environmental engineering, applying your scientific knowledge in the design of infrastructure that properly addresses fire hazards.
Why Edinburgh?
You will be taught by leaders in their Engineering fields whose knowledge is actively sought out by industry and government internationally.
Our unique programmes give you a broad and detailed understanding of Civil and Environmental Engineering, setting you up to work in any field you choose after graduation.
You will benefit from field trips, design-led and team-oriented teaching approaches, and strong engagement with industry which informs our teaching.
Our university boasts world-leading facilities, creating the perfect atmosphere in which to learn.
Our thriving student-led civil engineering society (CivSoc) connects students with social, industrial and academic networks and activities, while our student-led engineering societies lead the country in:
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hyperloop technology
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rocketry and satellite design
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electric vehicle innovation
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and much more
You will be supported to gain recognition for undertaking an Industrial Internship via the Edinburgh Award.
Ties to industry
We have strong industrial engagement through our Industrial Advisory Board and industrial input to our teaching, including our design projects.
You will also have opportunities to interact with recent graduates who are now working in industry.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
Central area campus | Edinburgh
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Structural engineering
• Fire safety engineering
Start date
September 8, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Edinburgh reviews
Showing 108 reviews
1st year student
I love our student union, I think it is a great space and a good bar, however the student union club could do with a bit of work, making it more accessible and having a range of music. The drinks are a good price, and food deals are welcomed!
1 year ago
1st year student
Campus is sociable and vibrant during the day and in the evening. There is lots to do throughout the week, but I do feel that this dies down quickly. I think overall it is very good, but that there could be better communication in showing students what is out there. rn
1 year ago
1st year student
I haven't been made aware of financial support offered, but I know there is it out there, so potentially it could be advertised more. I would say that the university is adding to rising prices of 1st year student accommodation- not helping living in a city where renting student flats is already very...
1 year ago
1st year student
I have had good communication with my student advisor, and have no complaints. However, I feel I have not needed to communicate lots with academic support, so maybe I am not the best representative. The same goes for welfare services.
1 year ago
1st year student
These are great! The main library could be slightly larger or have more seating areas, just as it is often difficult to find a seat. But I love all the other libraries available, and the fact that our main one is 24/7.
1 year ago
1st year student
I personally enjoy my course, but feel as if first year has been very broad. I understand all things need to be covered, but potentially there could be an evaluation of things everyone has learnt across Higher Scottish exams, A-level and international qualifications, to limit going over unnecessary ...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Structural and Fire Safety Engineering course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
87%
med
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
Assessment and feedback
57%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
67%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
63%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
42%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
76%
low
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
68%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
48%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
56%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
66%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
72%
low
Learning opportunities
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
71%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
60%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
42%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
45%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
45%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
92%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
66%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
54%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
72%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
66%
low
Student information
The Structural and Fire Safety Engineering course at University of Edinburgh features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | A | |||||
| Biology | A | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Further Mathematics | B | |||||
| Product Design | A* | |||||
| Art and Design | A* | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Structural and Fire Safety Engineering at University of Edinburgh.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Edinburgh graduates who took Structural and Fire Safety Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£35k
Third year after graduation
£39.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Structural and Fire Safety Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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