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Civil Engineering BEng Hons
Civil engineers design, build and operate the physical infrastructure that we often take for granted; from bridges and buildings to water treatment and waste management systems.
Civil engineering involves:
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member674149
9th December 22
Civil Engineering, BEng Hons FullTime
Civil Engineering here at the University of Edinburgh has been an overwhelming experience with good value of money in terms of lab experience, academic staff and facilities.
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What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Civil Engineering BEng Hons
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Entry requirements for Engineering and Civil Engineering at University of Edinburgh
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
A,B,B
Required subjects for Civil Engineering BEng Hons at University of Edinburgh
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.
UCAS points for current students on Engineering and Civil Engineering at University of Edinburgh
English language requirements
6.5
Additional details
Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
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9th December 22
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25th May 21
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17th October 20
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22nd May 20
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