Civil and Structural Engineering (with a placement year)

This MEng degree equips you with the underlying knowledge and skills you need to become a creative Civil and Structural Engineer, capable of planning, designing and overseeing the construction of sustainable structures and transport infrastructure systems.

Civil and Structural Engineering involves the design, construction, and maintenance and repair of infrastructure such as roads and bridges, buildings, and underground transport systems.

You’ll develop a broad knowledge of geotechnical, structural, environmental and management aspects of civil engineering, and gain the computing, mathematical, drawing and communication skills you need as an engineer.

This 5-year MEng programme includes four years of study and a placement year in industry. The placement enables you to build industry contacts while developing your skills and professional confidence.

On completion of the programme you’ll be able to enter range of graduate civil engineering roles. You’ll be joining a dynamic profession with a high demand for skilled graduates, and contribute to the prosperity of our society.

Professional Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation on behalf of the Engineering Council as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

The degree is also recognised by ENAEE (European Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education).

Course Modules

Year 1:

Computer Aided Engineering (20 credits, core) |

Design, Build and Test (Chemical) (20 credits, core) |

Electronics and Mechanics (20 credits, core) |

Mathematical Methods and Applications (20 credits, core) |

Engineering Materials (20 credits, core) |

Thermofluids (20 credits, core) |

Year 2

Design of Steel and Concrete Structures (20 credits, core) |

Engineering Mathematics and Machine Learning (20 credits, core) |

Soil Mechanics (20 credits, core) |

Water Engineering (20 credits, core) |

Structural Mechanics and Analysis (20 credits, core) |

Structural Design Project (20 credits, core) |

Year 3

Advanced Steel and Concrete Design (20 credits, core) |

Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Design (20 credits, core) |

Feasibility Study (20 credits, core) |

Sustainability in the Built Environment (20 credits, core) |

Individual Research Project (Civil and Structural Engineering)  (20 credits, core) |

Project Management and Six Sigma (20 credits, optional) |

Sustainable Energy (20 credits, optional) |

Transportation Studies (20 credits, optional) |

Year 4

Placement year

Year 5

Advanced Final Year Project (40 credits, core) |

Advanced Geotechnics (20 credits, core) |

Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering (20 credits, optional) |

Construction Management (20 credits, core) |

Water and Wastewater Treatment (20 credits, optional) |

Risk Assessment and Management (20 credits, optional) |

We deliver our modules using innovative teaching methods that combine theory with practice.

You’ll undertake a range of design exercises where you’ll address real industry problems/scenarios.

These projects enable you to apply your theoretical knowledge, while improving your communication skills.

Teaching methods include formal lectures, case studies, tutorial exercises, practical demonstrations, site visits, directed learning, group and individual work. Modules are assessed through formal written examinations, class tests, analytical and experimental coursework, presentations.

Students must achieve a stage progression average of 50% or above to continue on the MEng.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Civil Engineers, Institution of
• Structural Engineers, Institution of
• The Joint Board of Moderators