Civil Engineering

Civil engineers are instrumental in building a sustainable and more resilient future. By designing, constructing and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins people’s lives, they play a vital role in tackling global challenges such as climate resilience, sustainable development and urban regeneration. At Nottingham, our Civil Engineering programmes empower you to become a part of – and lead – that change.

Our MEng Civil Engineering programme equips you with the technical expertise, creative thinking and leadership skills to deliver high-profile projects and be a future leader in the industry. From buildings and urban developments to transport networks and water systems, you’ll learn to engineer solutions that are safe, efficient and environmentally responsible.

This four-year course combines rigorous academic study with hands-on experience on our award-winning University Park Campus. You’ll study core disciplines including structural engineering, geotechnics and fluid mechanics – and you’ll bring your learning to life through collaborative design projects that build expertise in construction management and sustainable development.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. Through site visits, access to extensive lab facilities and state-of-the-art surveying equipment, you’ll turn theory into practice and gain the confidence to lead in real-world environments.

In your final year, you’ll tailor your studies by selecting from a wide range of optional modules. Whether your interests lie in advanced structural design, transportation infrastructure or sustainable development, this flexibility allows you to deepen your expertise in the areas that matter the most to you.

This programme opens doors to careers in consultancy and contracting – as well as many other professions that value an analytical, creative mind. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators of the ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE and PWI, ensuring your degree meets industry standards. With strong links to leading companies, Nottingham equips you for a future where your ideas shape the built environment.

Explore how our graduates are already making an impact in consultancy, infrastructure and innovation by discovering their stories and imagine where your journey could take you.

Why choose this course?

Course highlights

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators of the ICE, IStructE, CIHT, IHE and PWI.

• Dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering and outstanding career prospects. Graduate destinations include Arup, AECOM, Mott MacDonald, GRAHAM, Network Rail and Pell Frischmann.

• Opportunity to study abroad, including at the University of Nottingham China or University of Nottingham Malaysia.

Proven results

• 11th in the UK for civil engineering (The Guardian Good University Guide 2026).

• 94.7% of civil engineering undergraduates secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22-2022/23).

Course Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page:

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Civil-Engineering-MEng-Hons.html

For detailed information about the course assessment methods please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Civil-Engineering-MEng-Hons.html

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