Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc Civil Engineering Course

The MSc Civil Engineering course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical and management aspects of civil engineering. The course is developed from a mix of technical and management-based modules, aligning with current global issues relating to civil engineering.

Course Details

• Level of study: Masters
• Entry Requirements: 2:2 honours degree in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area
• Start date: September 2026
• Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time or as CPD
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Course delivery: On-campus (City Campus)
• Accredited: Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)

About the Course

Our MSc Civil Engineering course focuses on the civil engineering infrastructure and structural and management aspects of construction, as well as complex environmental problems affecting construction projects. The course emphasizes critical issues related to sustainability, design innovation, climate change, global social responsibility, and economic efficiency.

Who is this Course Designed For?

This course is suitable for professionals working in the broad civil engineering and construction industries who aspire to senior management positions. It is also suitable for BSc (Hons) and BEng (Hons) undergraduate students in related subject areas looking to progress to study a technical postgraduate programme.

Module Information

The MSc Civil Engineering course consists of seven core modules and one optional module. The core modules include:

• Current Practices in Civil Engineering
• Advanced Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Transport Planning and Engineering
• Managing Organisations and Projects in Civil Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
• Advanced Construction Materials
• Geophysical and Geotechnical Investigation and Design
• Research Project/Dissertation

Optional modules include:

• Advanced Hydraulics and Hydrology
• Finite Element Analysis
• Condition Assessment and Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructures
• Analysis and Design of Specialised Infrastructure

Teaching and Learning

A wide range of teaching and learning methods are used to deliver the course content, including intensive sessions of key point lectures, supported by study guides and other literature. Live site visits and laboratory sessions support lecture and seminar-based learning.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary from module to module but may include assignments, case studies, reports, and designs. Assignments are investigative in nature, enabling students to develop principles, analyse, critically appraise, and evaluate relevant issues.

Entry Requirements

UK Students

• Academic entry requirements: 2:2 honours degree in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area
• Additional requirements: Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis

International Students

• Academic entry requirements: 2:2 honours degree in civil engineering or an appropriate built environment subject area
• English language requirements: See the English language requirements page for requirements for the subject and information on alternative tests and Pre-sessional English

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• Full-time: ｣10,300
• Part-time: ｣5,150
• Scholarships: Available for students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion, and dedication to their studies
• Alumni discount: 20% discount for most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni
• Postgraduate loans: Government postgraduate loan scheme for Masters degrees

International Students

• Full-time: ｣18,300
• Part-time: ｣9,150
• Scholarships: Available for students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion, and dedication to their studies
• Alumni discount: 20% discount for most current NTU students and recent NTU alumni
• Living costs: Information available on the cost of living as an international student in Nottingham

Careers and Employability

Students from this course will graduate with improved professional and technical skills to operate at senior positions in the construction industry. Graduates have gone on to work for a wide range of national and international organisations in senior positions in both the consulting and contracting fields.

Campus and Facilities

The School has excellent lab and workshop resources for structural testing, materials science, and soils and building services. IT resource rooms and PC clusters are distributed across the City Campus, with PCs providing access to Microsoft Office, email, web browsing, networked file storage, and high-speed online printing services.

Research Areas

The course covers a range of research areas, including geotechnical design, sustainable energy systems, and structural engineering. The Research Project/Dissertation module allows students to investigate a complex problem and develop their research skills.