Civil Engineering with Construction Management

A Brighton Civil Engineering with Construction Management MEng degree prepares you to design, plan and deliver the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and safe — roads, bridges, water systems, railways and more — while managing projects efficiently from concept to completion.

At Brighton you’ll become part of a welcoming, supportive community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This integrated masters course combines advanced civil engineering knowledge with specialist construction management skills, giving you the confidence, technical expertise and leadership tools to succeed at the highest level.

Brighton graduates go on to work in civil engineering consultancies, construction firms, infrastructure agencies and project management roles or progress to Chartered Engineer status and senior leadership positions.

Top reasons to choose this course

• Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) – professional recognition for your degree.

• Fully meets the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) – the MEng route provides the academic foundation for chartered status.

• Final year at masters level – develop leadership, project management and research skills through a major individual project and specialist modules.

• Excellent career prospects – Brighton civil engineering courses rank 2nd in the UK for student satisfaction and 12th for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide).

• Dual expertise – combine advanced civil engineering technical skills with construction management knowledge to give you a competitive edge.

• Industrial Advisory Board support – benefit from expert advice, networking opportunities and one-to-one meetings with professionals to help you plan your career and secure placements.

• Industry-focused learning – fieldwork, site visits and guest lectures from professionals.

• Specialist facilities – including concrete, hydraulics, soils and dynamics labs, plus a wave tank room.

• Learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) – gain a professional advantage with digital design skills.

• Placement opportunities – choose an optional paid placement year with employers such as Balfour Beatty, Mott MacDonald and South East Water.

Why Brighton is a great place to study Civil Engineering with Construction Management
Less than an hour from central London, our Moulsecoomb campus puts you at the heart of a city powered by engineering, construction and infrastructure innovation. Brighton is home to thriving local industries, major civil engineering consultancies and active regional projects, all within easy reach of your lectures and labs.

You’ll study in a community that’s diverse, welcoming and well connected, with transport links that make site visits, employer events and placement opportunities part of everyday learning.

Course Modules

Year 1
You’ll build a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and their role in business, society and sustainability and learn skills in surveying, structural analysis, material science, soil mechanics and engineering geology, supported by practical labs and fieldwork. Maths and statistics for engineering problem-solving are introduced, alongside an understanding of professional practice, health and safety and environmental considerations. You’ll also take part in a group project linked to the Engineering for People Design Challenge, applying your learning to real-world scenarios.

Core modules
Land and Construction Surveying
Structural and Stress Analysis
Construction Materials
Engineering Geology and Soil Mechanics
Mathematics for Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering Practice

Year 2
You will apply your knowledge to more complex civil engineering and construction management tasks and deepen your understanding of structural analysis, soil and fluid mechanics and reinforced concrete design, while learning advanced construction methods and technologies. Specialist modules in construction project management and computational mechanics introduce you to planning techniques, lifecycle management and numerical modelling, giving you the skills to analyse and simulate engineering problems. Group projects and practical sessions ensure you apply theory to real-world scenarios.

Core modules
Construction Methods and Technology
Construction Project Management
Structural Analysis
Concrete Technology and Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures
Fluid and Soil Mechanics
Computational Mechanics

Optional Placement Year
By choosing a salaried placement after your second year you will gain hands-on experience in the civil engineering industry and apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects, develop technical and professional skills and build industry contacts. This enhances your employability and confidence, giving you a competitive edge when starting your career.

Year 3
You will focus on advanced design and construction management, tailoring your studies through specialist options. Core modules cover steel structure design, construction management, project planning and analysis, and an integrated approach to structural design, combining technical and managerial expertise. You’ll work on multidisciplinary projects, including a group design challenge and the design and building of a small-scale structure. Option modules allow you to specialise, tailoring your learning with your career goals.

Core modules
Design of Steel Structures
Integrated Approach to Design of Structures
Project Planning and Analysis
Construction Management

Options*
Dynamics of Structures
Building Information Modelling
Building Pathology and Life Care
Applied Hydraulics
Sustainable Construction

Final year
You’ll undertake a major individual research project and develop advanced expertise in project and construction management. Core modules focus on Project Management for Construction, equipping you with strategic planning and leadership skills, and the MEng Individual Project, where you’ll demonstrate independent research and critical analysis. You’ll also tailor your learning through option modules allowing you to specialise in cutting-edge areas of civil engineering and construction management while preparing for Chartered Engineer status.

Core modules
MEng Individual Project
Project Management for Construction

Options*
Bridge Loads and Analysis
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Dynamics of Structures with Earthquake Engineering Applications
Project Risk and Financial Analysis
Sustainable Construction
Wave Mechanics and Structural Loading
Random Vibration of Structures
Repair and Strengthening of Existing Reinforced Concrete Structures
Transport Modelling for Civil Engineering Applications

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.