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BEng (Hons) Structural and Fire Safety Engineering

University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

66%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 265 students (84% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

83%

67%

88%

82%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

75%

69%

75%

57%

74%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

55%

63%

68%

58%

43%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

75%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

71%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

87%

78%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

89%

65%

48%

56%

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

71% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 265 students (85% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Civil engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

74%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 60 students (95% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

88%

79%

94%

90%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

70%

77%

81%

61%

76%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

73%

77%

80%

45%

43%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

83%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

79%

82%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

88%

92%

81%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

94%

67%

46%

54%

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

67% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 60 students (95% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types: Engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

470 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Civil engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

55 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

405 students

UCAS Tariff points: Civil engineering

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students

94% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Engineering

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

480 students.

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Civil engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Civil engineering

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

50 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Engineering courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Engineering.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£31,500

Typical range: £29,000 - £35,000

Data from

60 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£32,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £38,500

Data from

210 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£38,500

Typical range: £32,000 - £47,000

Data from

205 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Civil engineering courses

For graduates from University of Edinburgh

After 15 months

£31,000

Typical range: £28,000 - £32,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£30,500

Typical range: £28,000 - £36,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£34,000

Typical range: £31,500 - £43,500

Data from

55 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

100 students (55% of those who were asked).

100% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Civil engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

75 students (55% of those who were asked).

89% In highly skilled work

  • 65% Engineering professionals
  • 9% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • Less than 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

8% In other work

  • Less than 5% Sales occupations

3% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Civil engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked).

100% In highly skilled work

  • 95% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

0% In other work

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

87% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

65 students (55% of those who were asked)

69% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

87% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

95% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Civil engineering.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked)

100% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

95% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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