MSc Civil Engineering

Applying with prior qualifications

• 2:2 honours degree in civil engineering, or an appropriate built environment subject area.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

We will also consider applicants with the following qualifications:

• Postgraduate diploma, or equivalent academic achievement in civil engineering or appropriate built environment subject area.

Applying with industry experience

• Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Assessment of your experience will confirm that you have achieved the necessary skills in the course of your general experience.
• If you are applying for the part-time mode, you would typically have two to three years’ experience, and have the support of your employer who will wish to integrate study and projects into your day-to-day work.
• You will probably be employed on significant infrastructure, and civil engineering and/or building works, either as a direct employee of local or national government, or in the private sector. You will likely have experience of developing and coordinating significant infrastructure, and civil engineering or building projects.

For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more

There are numerous sources of funding available for postgraduate students, both from external sources such as the Government and funding bodies, and from the University.

100% of Civil Engineering postgraduate students are in a graduate level role 15 months after finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).

Core modules

• Research Project/Dissertation
• Current Practices in Civil Engineering
• Advanced Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Transport Planning and Engineering
• Managing Organisations and Projects in Civil Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
• Advanced Construction Materials
• Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation and Design

Optional modules

• Advanced Hydraulics and Hydrology
• Finite Element Analysis
• Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures
• Analysis and Design of Specialised Infrastructure