About this Programme

This MSc in Civil Engineering aims to produce postgraduates capable of developing into Chartered Engineers who can play a significant role as professional civil engineers. It focuses on developing the skills essential for those destined to take lead roles within the civil engineering profession. Specifically, it provides a pathway for students with a B.Eng. in Civil or Structural Engineering to fulfill the learning requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The programme offers a thorough understanding of civil engineering, a critical awareness of current issues informed by the latest research, and encourages the development of conceptual understanding to evaluate and create design methodologies. It also cultivates an awareness of ethical issues and responsibilities concerning sustainable construction, and provides experience in planning and executing extended research projects.

What You'll Learn

• Acquire a thorough understanding of civil engineering and a critical awareness of current issues in the field, informed by the latest research.

• Develop your conceptual understanding of civil engineering to evaluate the latest research and design methodologies, and to develop your own methodologies.

• Enhance your awareness of the ethical issues of civil engineering and your responsibilities with regard to sustainable construction.

• Gain experience in the planning and execution of an extended research project in the form of a dissertation.

• Develop subject-specific skills, practical skills, cognitive skills, and a range of high-level transferable skills.

Indicative Modules

• Induction Module

• Advanced Structural Design and Bridge Engineering

• Applied Finite Elements

• Energy and Carbon Management

• Sustainable Construction and Innovation

• Research Methods

• Water and Wastewater Treatment

• Research Project

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this MSc in Civil Engineering program are highly prepared for advanced and leadership roles within the civil engineering profession, with a clear pathway towards achieving Chartered Engineer status. Their expertise in advanced structural design, sustainable construction, energy management, and water treatment, combined with strong research and ethical awareness, makes them ideal candidates for positions such as Senior Civil Engineer, Structural Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Project Manager, or roles in infrastructure development, sustainable design, and public works. The programme equips them to contribute significantly to addressing complex engineering challenges globally.