Information for applicants to our Civil and Environmental Engineering programmes Civil and Environmental Engineers work firmly at the interface of the built and natural environments. They ensure the humanity enhancing structures and facilities they build sustainably harmonise with the natural environment within which they sit. They also understand the natural environment in a way that allows us to protect humanity from the natural forces of weather, erosion and climate change induced impacts. Above all they strive to provide sustainable solutions for the enhancement of all life. By choosing Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Edinburgh you will learn from our world leading experts in structures, geotechnics, construction, fire and the environment. We place a strong emphasis on sustainability throughout our programmes and you will develop the essential skills to equip you for your future career, from mastery of fundamental theories, through practical skills, to teamwork and problem solving. You will also benefit from our first-class facilities and resources, including the structures test hall, soils, fluids and fire laboratories.This information below is for applicants to our Civil Engineering programmes including Civil Engineering, Structural and Fire Safety Engineering, and Structural Engineering with Architecture. Programme details Need a refresher of the details of your programme? Our Degree Finder provides information, including what you will study, how you will learn and career opportunities, as well as fees and funding. Our Degree Programme Tables (DPTs) provide detailed information about the structure of the Civil Engineering programmes, including course content. The detailed programme content for 2025-26 will be available in April. Until then, you can view the 2024-25 DPTs. Please note these may be subject to change. Find out more about Civil Engineering programmes in the Degree Finder Find out more about the courses you will study in the DPT Sample timetablesThese sample timetables are intended to give you an idea about a week in the life of a first year Civil Engineering student in semester 1. There are three sample timetables:Civil Engineering. Discovering Astronomy taken as an optional course.Structural and Fire Safety Engineering. Discovering Astronomy taken as an optional course.Structural Engineering with Architecture Courses may be subject to change and availability. Click below to view the sample timetable. Civil Engineering - sample timetable Monday10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) 11am to 1pm Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture) Tuesday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2pm to 4pm Engineering Principles 1 (seminar) Wednesday10am to 12pm Engineering Principles 1 (group work)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) Friday2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (seminar) Structural and Fire Safety Engineering - sample timetable Monday10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) 11am to 1pm Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture) Tuesday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2pm to 4pm Engineering Principles 1 (seminar) Wednesday10am to 12pm Engineering Principles 1 (group work)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) Friday2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (seminar) Structural Engineering with Architecture - sample timetable Monday10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) 11am to 12pm Architectural History 1A (seminar)4pm to 5pm Architectural History 1A (lecture) Tuesday9am to 11am Architectural Design: Elements (lecture)11am to 12pm Architectural Design: Elements (workshop)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)4pm to 5pm Architectural History 1A (lecture) Wednesday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)4pm to 5pm Architectural History 1A (lecture) Friday9am to 5pm Architectural Design: Elements (studio) Why study Civil Engineering?Our programmes give you breadth and depth in Civil and Environmental Engineering. You will be taught by and learn from leaders in their Engineering fields whose knowledge is sought out by industry and government internationally. You will learn from field trips, design-led and team-oriented teaching approaches, and strong engagement with industry which informs our teaching. Our thriving student-led civil engineering society (CivSoc) connects students with social, industrial and academic networks and activities. All our degrees are accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators on behalf of the Engineering Council. You will benefit from our strategic academic partnership with the Institution of Civil Engineers. Your future careerThe Engineering Placement Team and the Careers Consultant linked with the School work closely together to support students by providing tailored guidance to the Careers Service’s resources, information about our placement programmes and organising workshops to prepare you for your future career. We also work with employers to foster industry engagement opportunities, both for our industrial placement programmes and wider internship and graduate opportunities. This includes a Careers in Engineering Fair and hosting employer presentations. Careers in Engineering Our community Join the School of Engineering and you will become part of our vibrant student community, with student groups working on everything from rocketry, racecars and robotics, to sustainable engineering projects, Hyperloop technology and more. We even have a dedicated student makerspace where you can design, build and test your own inventions! Clubs and societies Engineering Makerspace Hear from our students Read about the study experiences of our current students and recent graduates of the School. Undergraduate profiles This article was published on 2025-02-04
