MSc Civil Engineering

Course Details

Course Subject

Total Credit

180

Qualification

Postgraduate Taught

Awarding Body

University of Hertfordshire

Academic Level

Level 7

Course Location

Hatfield

Course Duration

1 Year

Course Fees

£ 16450 Yearly

MOI

Accepted

OIETC

Accepted

Intakes

January/September

Work Placement

About The Course

About the course

The MSc Civil Engineering is designed for ambitious civil and structural engineering graduates and those with related degrees and professional experience looking to expand their technical expertise, skills and career opportunities.

This programme offers education and training in advanced civil engineering principles and current industry standards and practices. Theoretical study is reinforced with practical application to real-world scenarios, and you will develop the analytical, problem-solving, teamwork and communication skills needed to succeed in this multi-disciplinary profession.

You will gain an in-depth understanding of advanced concepts of civil engineering including geotechnical and structural design, materials science, floodplain management, sustainability policies and innovative technologies.

The programme puts emphasis on hands-on learning so that graduates become competent in applying civil engineering principles in practice to a professional standard: an important asset for your future career.

Why choose this course?

provides a clear route to a professional career in civil engineering, combining technical knowledge with professional skills to produce highly employable postgraduates
gain the technical and professional skills needed to contribute to the civil engineering infrastructure that underpins our everyday life
study for a master’s based on the current needs of the industry and shaped by our Industrial Advisory Group
learn in our new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building (opening in 2024) with experiential learning zones, from large Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate (CDIO) spaces, workshops, laboratories and more flexible learning environments
use cutting edge software to understand how technology is practically applied in civil engineering
benefit from our industry connections with seminars from partners and professional bodies.
5th for engineering in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023)

English Requirement

You have to get at least 6 band socre of IELTS

General Requirement

Entry requirements and key information

Either:

• a good (2.2 or above) Honours degree (or equivalent) in civil or structural engineering.

Or:

• a good (2.2 or above) Honours degree (or equivalent) in a science related first degree in combination with extensive experience (>7 years) in working in the construction sector in positions that involve technical related decision making and design of projects for example.

For the second requirement, the programme delivery team will request substantial evidence for the work experience (reference letters) as well as reserving the right to invite candidates to a short interview.