Construction and built environment

Study the legal system of Scotland, as well as private, public, criminal and commercial law. If you enjoy absorbing information and communicating effectively you can pursue a career as a solicitor.

If you hold an honours degree in any discipline, attain LLB status in two years. Pursue a career as a Solicitor via this fast track LLB route. Study the legal system of Scotland, as well as private, public, criminal and commercial law.

Progress to a career in engineering with employers such as Arup, IES, Cundall, Wallace Whittle, and RYBKA. Take existing skills in engineering and maths and apply them to data-analysis and insight.

Learn building management, design and construction at degree level and you can become a chartered building surveyor with professional technical knowledge.

As a construction manager you can enjoy leading projects, planning and organising. Study the technical, financial and planning aspects of construction at undergraduate degree level.

Focus on how civil engineering principles and environmental priorities work together. You'll gain the skills needed to design and manage projects, while adapting to different environmental contexts and minimising ecological impact.

With sustainability and green issues a priority, specialist environmental management skills are in demand. Make a real difference by learning how to manage waste, energy, water, and land.

Enhance your skills and knowledge as a designer, contractor, consultant or water professional in civil engineering. Study structures, construction materials, geotechnics and water resource management at degree level.

Develop your skills as a quantity surveyor in the building and civil engineering sectors. Study the financial, legal, managerial, and economic aspects of project management at degree level.

Play a vital role in shaping the built environment and get the technical knowledge and professional skills to manage construction costs, contracts, and resources from project start to completion.

Explore, understand and shape the world we live in by studying issues such as crime, justice, democracy, globalisation, immigration, gender, consumer culture, and human rights.

Complete an HND at college in two years, then continue at university for a further two years to graduate with a BA (Hons) Social Sciences degree.

Gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives with a degree in Social Work. Perfect if you enjoy Modern Studies, Psychology, Sociology, English or Health and Social Care.