Civil Engineering

Entry requirements

Normally, a first or upper second-class Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent overseas qualification) in any civil engineering discipline.

Applicants with a degree in environmental engineering, maths, physics and mechanical engineering may also be considered.

Lower degree classifications might be considered if there is strength elsewhere (for example, relevant work experience, excellent final project/dissertation, very strong academic letter of reference, very strong application statement linking with career goals.)

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The MSc Civil Engineering offers two options:

• a general option if you’re looking to convert to civil engineering (or for those wishing to diversify/complement their existing skills)
• if you have a background in civil engineering you can choose our 'sustainable pathways' route

We offer a generalist MSc in Civil Engineering, to allow applicants with a degree in environmental engineering, earth science, maths, physics, and mechanical engineering to do an accredited MSc to convert to civil engineering. The generalist MSc in Civil Engineering is also suited to those with a background in civil engineering and wishing to diversify/complement their skills. You can select optional modules from the general Civil Engineering curriculum.

If you have a background in civil engineering you can opt for an MSc with the following sustainable pathways:

• Sustainable Structural & Geotechnical Infrastructure
• Sustainable Water & Environmental Management

If you choose the pathways, you'll still apply and enrol as an MSc Civil Engineering student. Your selection will be made during induction week.

This degree is accredited by the;

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)

In addition to modules in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering or Water and Environmental Management, we propose modules addressing ‘net zero and sustainable development’ and offer robust industrial engagement via industry-led design group projects and the possibility to conduct an MSc dissertation co-supervised by industry.

As part of the class 'Independent Study in Collaboration with Industry', you can apply to work with industry projects. If you select modules within one of the two pathways, you can apply to an MSc dissertation co-supervised by industry.

Fees and funding

Available scholarships can be found online.