MSc Civil Engineering

The MSc Civil Engineering is designed for ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates and those with related degrees and professional experience looking to expand their technical expertise, skills and career opportunities.

This programme offers education and training in advanced civil engineering principles and current industry standards and practices. Theoretical study is reinforced with practical application to real-world scenarios, and you will develop the analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills needed to succeed in this multi-disciplinary profession.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts of civil engineering including geotechnical and structural design, materials science, floodplain management, sustainability policies and innovative technologies.

Why choose this course?

• provides a clear route to a professional career in civil engineering, combining technical knowledge with professional skills to produce highly employable postgraduates
• gain the technical and professional skills needed to contribute to the civil engineering infrastructure that underpins our everyday life
• study for a master’s based on the current needs of the industry and shaped by our Industrial Advisory Group
• learn in our new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building (opening in 2024) with experiential learning zones, from large Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) spaces, workshops, laboratories and more flexible learning environments
• use cutting edge software to understand how technology is practically applied in civil engineering
• benefit from our industry connections with seminars from partners and professional bodies.
• 5th for engineering in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023)