Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

Program Overview

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Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc

This MSc in Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice is ideal for graduates looking to advance their career prospects in engineering and the construction industry.

Overview

This two-year civil engineering master's programme combines the technical level and skills of a Master’s degree, with further enhancement of employability skills and the opportunity to gain a whole year of work-based learning and industrial experience. The academic course is aimed at engineering and technology graduates who would like to top-up their qualifications and continue to the next steps to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Course Content

Year 1

• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
• Academic English for Postgraduates (Engineering)

Students are required to choose 45 credits from this list of options:

• Analysis and Design for Seismic Action (15 credits)
• Principles of Management for Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Advanced Materials Engineering for Construction (15 credits)
• Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Information Technologies for Environmental Engineering (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 60 credits from this list of options:

• Highway Engineering (15 credits)
• Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Hydrosystems Engineering and Management (15 credits)
• Water and Wastewater Engineering (15 credits)
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (15 credits)

Year 2

• Individual Research Project (continued)
• Industrial Practice (60 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK Citizens and Permanent Residents

• An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Civil Engineering.
• Applicants without a degree that have professional and vocational experience (e.g. incorporated engineer or chartered engineer status) may be considered if they demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course.
• Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.
• Applicants are encouraged to obtain industry experience.

International Entry Requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
• For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

• Home: £16,550
• International: £21,000

Accommodation Costs

• Rooms start at £172.06/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills and 24-hour residential support.

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The Greenwich Bursary: This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.
• EU Bursary: Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

Careers and Placements

Will I Have a Work Placement?

• The industrial placement is an opportunity to put into practice the knowledge and experience you gain during your first year on the programme.
• You will engage with current industrial systems, processes, and practices, which contribute to your professional development in the engineering sector.

How Long is My Placement?

• An industrial practice placement should typically last 11 months, with a maximum of 48 weeks, and a minimum of 35 weeks (only if required by the student placement search process).

Mentors

• A workplace mentor supports you during your placement, helping you to set objectives and goals, and ensuring you receive appropriate training.
• You will also be allocated an academic mentor who monitors your written work.

What Sort of Careers Do Graduates Pursue?

• Civil engineering graduates can join world-class engineering consultants, contractors and clients with established, accredited training programmes and continuing professional development opportunities worldwide.

Support and Advice

Academic Skills and Study Support

• The course leader has the overall responsibility for your course and will be your first point of contact.
• We also allocate you a personal tutor, who you meet soon after you join the department.
• Workplace mentors are also allocated in the second year.

Support from the Department

• We help new students over the first few weeks with our faculty and department induction.
• This covers the first week of term 1 (September) and term 2 (January).
• We'll also help you discover the academic and social landscape at Medway Campus.

Program Outline

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Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice, MSc - University of Greenwich

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Degree Overview:

This MSc in Civil Engineering with Industrial Practice is designed for graduates seeking to enhance their career prospects in engineering and the construction industry. It combines the technical aspects of an accredited Master's degree with a focus on employability skills and a year of work-based learning and industrial experience.

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Objectives:

• To provide graduates with advanced knowledge and skills in civil engineering.
• To develop specialist knowledge through interaction with research-active subject experts.
• To gain critical insight through independent research projects.
• To enhance employability skills through professional development sessions, networking events, and a one-year internship.
• To meet the needs and future challenges of the civil engineering and construction industry.

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Outline:

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Structure:

• This is a two-year sandwich program.
• The program is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and meets the academic requirement for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

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Course Schedule:

• Year 1:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (choose 45 credits):
• Analysis and Design for Seismic Action (15 credits)
• Advanced Materials Engineering for Construction (15 credits)
• Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Information Technologies for Environmental Engineering (15 credits)
• Optional Modules (choose 60 credits):
• Highway Engineering (15 credits)
• Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering (15 credits)
• Hydrosystems Engineering and Management (15 credits)
• Water and Wastewater Engineering (15 credits)
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering (15 credits)
• Year 2:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Individual Research Project (continued)
• Industrial Practice (60 credits)

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Individual Modules:

• Individual Research Project: This module allows students to conduct independent research on a chosen topic within civil engineering.
• Research, Planning and Communication: This module focuses on developing research skills, planning research projects, and effectively communicating research findings.
• Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering: This module introduces students to the finite element method and its applications in civil engineering analysis.
• Highway Engineering: This module covers the design, construction, and maintenance of highways.
• Analysis and Management of Risk in Civil Engineering: This module focuses on risk assessment and management in civil engineering projects.
• Water and Wastewater Engineering: This module covers the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering: This module delves into advanced topics in geotechnical engineering.
• Industrial Practice: This module provides students with a year of work-based learning and industrial experience.

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Assessment:

• Assessment methods include classroom presentations, discussions, case studies, critical reviews, and examinations.
• Feedback on assignments is provided within 15 working days of submission.
• Examination results are available within 28 days.

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Teaching:

• Teaching methods include lectures, interactive paper-led discussions, exercises, and practical elements.
• Modules are informed by research, combining theory with practical applications.
• Class sizes are typically limited to 20 students in lab sessions and 40 in lectures.
• Guest speakers from industry and research are often invited to provide additional perspectives.

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Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers in world-class engineering consultants, contractors, and clients with established training programs and professional development opportunities.
• The program provides support for securing industrial practice placements.
• The University partners with an organization specializing in guiding students to secure placements.
• Students are responsible for securing their own placements, which can be with local or international employers in relevant industrial sectors.

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Other:

• The program is designed for the International Market.
• Students are responsible for securing their own placements, but graduation is still possible without industrial practice.

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Full time

Home: £16,550 International: £21,000