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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Civil Engineering with Architecture

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Civil Engineering with Architecture course at University of Glasgow.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

Most popular A-levels studied

The Civil Engineering with Architecture course at University of Glasgow 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.

Civil engineering
Architecture
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
PhysicsA
ChemistryA
Design and TechnologyA
EconomicsB
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsA
ChemistryA
English LiteratureA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H2K1

Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Civil Engineering with Architecture course.

Civil Engineering with Architecture will give you an understanding of the architect’s role in construction and the interaction between architect and civil engineer.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

This is a unique degree programme in collaboration with the Glasgow School of Art. The architectural component is entirely design-oriented, studio-based and directed towards the production of sketches, drawings and models and their compilation into a portfolio.

Career Prospects?

Our recent graduates have been employed by companies such as WSP, Atkins Global and Mott MacDonald.

Source: University of Glasgow

Course details

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

School of Engineering

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Architecture

• Civil engineering

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Glasgow student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
5 star
53%
4 star
26%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1 year ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Student Union

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Four stars: Great

(4)
University life

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1 year ago

Three stars: Good

(3)
Finance

Graduate

1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Support

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1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Facilities

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Five stars: Excellent

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Civil Engineering with Architecture course at University of Glasgow 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

Civil engineering
Architecture

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

82%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

59%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

89%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

81%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

57%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

54%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

62%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

74%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

73%

low

How well organised is your course?

84%

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?

84%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

84%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

68%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

87%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

92%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

100%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

68%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

83%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

42%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

59%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

82%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

68%

low

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

68%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

59%

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?

92%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

92%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

92%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

67%

low

Student information

The Civil Engineering with Architecture course at University of Glasgow 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.

Civil engineering
Architecture
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female35%Male65%
Where students come from
International25%UK75%
Student performance
2:1 or above68%
Number of students285
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female52%Male48%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Number of students75
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Glasgow graduates who took Civil Engineering with Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.

Civil engineering

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

85%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

80%

Engineering professionals

5%

Media Professionals

5%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Civil Engineering with Architecture - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£29.2k

First year after graduation

£34.3k

Third year after graduation

£40.2k

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 Civil Engineering with Architecture.

Source: LEO

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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