Program Overview

Civil Engineering MEng, BEng

The Civil Engineering MEng, BEng degree at the University of Leeds is a four-year course that develops civil engineers who actively contribute to sustainable and economic growth while maintaining the highest ethical standards and delivering the infrastructure society relies on.

Course Overview

Civil engineering is shaping the built environment that surrounds us every day. This JBM-accredited degree integrates sustainable development into teaching and learning, focusing on design and engineering projects that minimize society's impact on the environment. Students will develop theoretical and practical abilities, learning to solve problems using analytical, technical, and decision-making skills.

Why Study at Leeds

• This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM).
• Students work on their own construction design projects to solve real-world problems, using industry-standard software.
• The course benefits from globally-renowned research at Leeds, which feeds directly into the curriculum.
• Valuable fieldwork opportunities apply knowledge and practical skills outside of the lab and classroom.
• Access to specialist facilities, including a new design studio, computing laboratories, and extensive study spaces.
• Opportunities for industrial placements or study abroad programs to develop experience and boost career prospects.

Course Structure

The course consists of four years, with a common first year across all civil engineering degrees, allowing flexibility to switch courses at the end of the first year.

Year 1

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Architecture and Sustainability
  • Surveying, Construction Technology and Management
  • Structural Analysis and Design
  • Materials, Water and Soils
  • Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 1
  • Integrated Design Project 1 (including Design Studio 1)

Year 2

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Water Engineering and Geotechnics
  • Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 2
  • Integrated Design Project 2
  • Structural Design and Materials 1
  • Highway Engineering
• Optional Modules:
  • Transport Planning and Modelling 1
  • Sustainable Engineering Solutions
  • Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles
  • Data and Research Methods for Engineers

Year 3

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Water Engineering and Geotechnics 2
  • Structural Design and Materials 2
  • Integrated Design Project 3
  • Individual Research Project 1
  • Wastewater Engineering
• Optional Modules:
  • Transport Planning and Modelling 2
  • Environmental Health Engineering in Developing Countries
  • Highway Engineering 2
  • Computational Methods for Civil Engineering
  • Building Physics 2: Services Design
  • Engineering Geology
  • Architectural History and Theory 3

Year 4

• Compulsory Modules:
  • Individual Research Project 2
  • Integrated Design Project 4
• Optional Modules:
  • Design and Management of Structures in Earthquake Zones
  • Advanced Concrete Design
  • Deterioration and Maintenance of Concrete Structures
  • Advanced Steel and Composite Design
  • Water Resource Management
  • Water Supply
  • Engineering in Emergencies
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Advanced Structural Analysis

Learning and Teaching

The course features an integrated style of learning and teaching, including laboratory classes, project work, and industry-sponsored fieldwork. Students benefit from blended learning technology and state-of-the-art lecture recording systems.

Assessment

Assessments include project work, written examinations, and coursework, designed to support the development of key transferable skills.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: AAA including Mathematics.
• GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher.
• Alternative qualifications are considered, including Access to HE Diploma, BTEC, Cambridge Pre-U, International Baccalaureate, and more.

Fees

• UK: Ł9,790
• International: Ł32,750 (per year)

Career Opportunities

Graduates are in high demand, with career opportunities in core contracting and consulting arms of the civil engineering industry, as well as other sectors like international finance and large-scale project management.

Study Abroad and Work Placements

Students can choose to spend a year studying abroad or undertake an industrial placement year, which extends the course by 12 months.

Related Courses

• Civil Engineering BEng
• Civil Engineering with Transport BEng
• Architectural Engineering MEng, BEng
• Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng, BEng
• Civil and Structural Engineering MEng, BEng
• Civil Engineering (Industrial) BEng
• Civil Engineering (Industrial) MEng, BEng