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Civil Engineering

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Civil engineers tackle some of society’s greatest challenges by designing and building the structures and infrastructure that support an increasingly urbanised global population in a rapidly changing world.

Our Civil Engineering MEng course involves extensive design work linked to real-life engineering problems, allowing you to develop important professional skills such as teamwork, presenting, project management and report writing. These skills, combined with your specific technical expertise and critical thinking, will enable you to pursue a career as a professional civil engineer or choose from a wide range of other career options.

You’ll graduate ready to work as part of a team responsible for planning, designing, constructing and maintaining infrastructure systems such as bridges, roads, railways and a wide range of buildings, including skyscrapers, airports, hospitals and sports stadia. Success in this work requires a strong understanding of the people, disciplines and processes involved throughout the construction cycle. You’ll gain this insight by learning in an environment where these elements are closely connected and explored in practice.

All our teaching is delivered by inspirational academics with excellent expertise in their research field. By studying with us, you enter a stimulating, diverse and interactive environment from day one. We also bring in leading speakers from industry to enrich the learning experience with real-life engineering challenges.

What's the difference between MEng and BEng?

The first three years of the BEng and MEng are very similar. The key difference comes in the fourth year of the MEng, where you study advanced topics in civil engineering analysis, design and management, take specialist optional modules and work on industry‑focused projects.

The MEng course fully meets the educational requirements for becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng). The BEng course meets the requirements for becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and provides part of the learning needed to become a Chartered Engineer. If you take the BEng route and want to achieve CEng status, you’ll need to complete additional study after you graduate, such as a relevant MSc or other approved learning.

If you start on the BEng, you can transfer to the MEng up to the end of your second year, as long as you meet the progression requirements.

Modules

Course Modules

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'Course structure' section of the course page on our website.

Assessment method

Assessment is by a combination of examinations, coursework, design projects, laboratory work, presentations, technical reports and field work.

Professional bodies

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

  • Civil Engineers, Institution of
  • Highway Engineers, Institute of (IHE)
  • The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation
  • Structural Engineers, Institution of
  • The Joint Board of Moderators
  • Permanent Way Institution

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Master of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H203
Institution code:
L79
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Loughborough University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H203
Institution code:
L79
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

AAB including Maths

T Level
Not accepted

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language grade 4/C

Scottish Advanced Higher
AB

AB including Maths plus Highers at majority A and B grades

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD plus A Level Maths at Grade A

Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 35

35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths at HL

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A Level Maths at Grade A

Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths

Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University

Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/
This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.

Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/

Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/ https://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants are usually selected solely on the basis of their UCAS application, but in exceptional cases, an interview may be required. If applicants are made an offer of a place, they will be invited to visit the department. This gives them the opportunity to meet staff and current civil engineering students, see the extensive facilities and gain a vital insight into what it is like to be a civil engineering student at Loughborough.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider contextual information as part of the assessment of an application to provide us with further insight into your achievements. This may lead to reduced offers, up to two grades lower than the typical offer requirements, as well as additional consideration when your results are received. For further information about Contextual Admissions at Loughborough including our Access Loughborough Contextual Offer please visit our website.

Learn more on the Loughborough University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU & InternationalTBC
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

The fees stated above are for the 2027/28 academic year; international fees are still to be approved. We will update this information as soon as it is available. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books or re-assessments which you might need.

UK tuition fees align with the applicable fee caps set by the UK government, and as such they are subject to changes made to the agreed cap in a specific year.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 1

We work closely with a consortium of the leading UK companies who offer our students sponsorship and placement opportunities.

The Loughborough Construction Consortium provides a core of sponsoring organisations that offer excellent placement and sponsorship opportunities, supplemented by extensive collaborating organisations across the wider industry.

Sponsorship will provide you with a bursary during your study, summer placement work for those who want it, and a paid twelve-month placement with your sponsor company. In many cases, students are offered employment with their sponsor company after graduating and many are now in senior positions within these companies.

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