Sustainable Civil Engineering MSc

Entry requirements

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in civil, structural, environmental engineering or a relevant subject. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

Additional Requirements

International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused. Please visit: www.gov.uk/guidance/academic-technology-approval-scheme for more information.

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Months of entry

September

Course content

Shape the future of infrastructure with Sustainable Civil Engineering MSc. Explore asset management, climate-responsive design, net-zero targets, and circular economy strategies to develop resilient, low-carbon infrastructures.

This hands-on course blends laboratory work, field investigations, and industry collaboration to build in-demand skills in sustainable civil engineering. With the addition of research-led teaching, industry-aligned assessments, and experiential learning opportunities, you’ll be prepared for both technical and leadership roles in the sector.

A full-time Advanced Practice option also offers real-world experience through live, client-facing challenges that aims to enhance your portfolio through a practical, career-focused route embedded within the course.

Fees and funding